About
The Political Science Department was established at Western Washington University in 1964 with four faculty and approximately 50 majors. Today our program has grown to 20 faculty and instructors, teaching over 300 students. We offer four majors and a minor and more than 50 courses in American Politics and Public Policy, Political Theory, International Relations and Comparative Politics.
We are committed to strengthening the research and teaching excellence of the department and continuing our outreach to the community through the Ralph Munro Institute for Civic Education and other community forums.
Vision
The mission of the Political Science Department is to provide programs to our students that foster critical, independent thinking about politics and public life. Courses provide an understanding of political concepts and the organization and function of political systems. Our major programs equip students with the ability to understand political theories and to gain knowledge and experience through written work, lectures, reading, active learning and internships. In addition, the Department plays an important role in the broader arena of civic education in the University, the community and the state.
Impact
Your gift to the Political Science Department makes a difference!
This year, thanks to the generous support of donors like you:
- we supported six student scholarships
- funded six students’ participation in the regional Western Political Science Association conference
- hosted a monthly “Lunch and Learn” series for students on a variety of topics
- and helped to sponsor the annual PSA Student Conference and the Gordon Sandison Memorial Lecture
…in addition to other department-sponsored activities for students and faculty and the wider community.
Please consider making a donation to Political Science. And thank you for your generous support!
