College of Arts and Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences
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Kalamazoo MI 49008-5308 USA
main office: (269) 387-4350
advising office: (269) 387-4366

Political Science

Politics permeate every aspect of our life, from local funding for public education to global challenges. Studying political science in the Department of Political Science at Â鶹´«Ã½ will give you practical knowledge and conceptual tools to pursue careers in law, business, journalism, public service and education.

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The College of Arts and Sciences at Â鶹´«Ã½ offers several Â鶹´«Ã½ for you to get a head start on your graduate degree while enrolled as an undergraduate. Through WMU’s Accelerated Graduate Degree Program, Â鶹´«Ã½s meeting certain criteria can enroll in up to 12 credit hours of designated 5000- and 6000-level courses for graduate credit. These designated courses may be used in completion of both the bachelor’s and master’s degree.

Master of Arts in Political Science (Accelerated)

The College of Arts and Sciences at Â鶹´«Ã½ offers the opportunity for you to earn a bachelor's degree from one of our partnering institutions and your master's degree from Â鶹´«Ã½ in only five years.

4+1 Graduate Program with Albion College
4+1 Graduate Program with Aquinas College
4+1 Graduate Program with Kalamazoo College

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