Declaring the Major or Minor
Major & Minor Declaration and Change Form - To be used for Political Science, Political Science/Social Studies Majors, and Political Science Minors Only
Students Interested in Political Science/Economics & Politics/Philosophy/Economics Majors should see the CBE Website
On major/minor declaration form, please indicate the preferred major/minor in the comments section (Political Science, Political Science/Social Studies, Economics/Political Science, or Politics/Philosophy/Economics).
For both the Political Science and Political Science/Social Studies majors and the Political Science minor declarations, please route the form to politicalscience@wwu.edu for approval.
Declaring a Political Science Major
About the Political Science Majors
You are eligible to declare the Political Science major and any of the majors combined with Political Science if you have completed any two of the core courses (PLSC 250, 261, 271, or 291).
In addition to the main, 60-credit Political Science Major, there are 3 Political Science combined Majors.
- Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (60 Credits)
- Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Social Studies (93-95 Credits)
- Bachelor of Arts - Economics/Political Science (94-96 Credits)
- Bachelor of Arts - Politics/Philosophy/Economics (98-99 Credits)
For more information about the Plan of Study for each major, see the Political Science website at https://chss.wwu.edu/political-science/majors.
Students Interested in Political Science/Economics & Politics/Philosophy/Economics Majors should see the CBE Website at https://cbe.wwu.edu/academic-programs
Western’s Political Science graduates have gone on to work as attorneys, at government agencies, in law enforcement, as Peace Corps Officers, speech writers, lobbyists, activists, at NGOs, journalists, in public relations, elected officials, and many more exciting careers.
How to Declare a Major in Political Science
Visit the Political Science Website
Visit the Political Science website at https://chss.wwu.edu/political-science/declaring-major-or-minor and select the Major & Minor Declaration and Change Form link to declare the major. Be sure to route the form to politicalscience@wwu.edu for approval.
Call the Political Science Department
Call the Political Science Department Academic Advisor, Jessie Tanksley, at 360-650-3469, for help completing the Major Declaration.
Drop-by During Office Hours
Drop by the department main office at Arntzen Hall 415 for help from our Academic Advisor or Student Staff with completing the Major Declaration.
Schedule an Advising Appointment
If you want to talk more about your options or for more guidance before completing your declaration, feel free to schedule an advising appointment at https://calendly.com/tanksleywwupolisci/academicadvising or scan the QR code below.
Declaring the Political Science Minor
About the Political Science Minor
You can declare the Political Science Minor at any time. There are no prerequisites.
The Political Science Minor is a 25-credit program wherein students complete two of the core courses (PLSC 250, 261, 271, or 291) and at least ten credits of upper-division Political Science coursework. The remaining five credits can be for an additional core course, upper-division course, internship, or directed independent study credit.
A minor in political science complements a number of other majors across the social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, and professional degrees. It can enrich inquiry into the problems of sustainability, cultural diversity, and internationalization. Many students who are not majors take political science courses as an essential part of their liberal arts education. Political science coursework can complement other areas of study and prepare you for a host of domestic and international careers, such as NGOs, government agencies, and business. Further, students with a Political Science Minor may attend law school or graduate school in international business, international relations, public policy, and teaching.
How to Declare the Political Science Minor
Visit the Political Science Website
Visit the Political Science website at https://chss.wwu.edu/political-science/declaring-major-or-minor and select the Major & Minor Declaration and Change Form link to declare the minor. Be sure to route the form to politicalscience@wwu.edu for approval.
Call the Political Science Department
Call the Political Science Department Academic Advisor, Jessie Tanksley, at 360-650-3469, for help completing the Minor Declaration.
Drop-by During Department Office Hours
Drop by the department main office at Arntzen Hall 415 for help from our Academic Advisor or Student Staff with completing the Minor Declaration.
Schedule an Advising Appointment
If you want to talk more about your options or for more guidance before completing your declaration, feel free to schedule an advising appointment at https://calendly.com/tanksleywwupolisci/academicadvising or scan the QR code below.