Political Science

Department of Political Science
College of Liberal Arts 

Liberal Arts Building 209  ~ 260-481-6686

Michael Wolf, Chair & Lead Advisor, Director Mike Downs Center for Politics
Zafar Nazarov, Economics Chair & Lead Advisor
Craig Ortsey, Peace & Conflict Studies Program Coordinator
Benjamin Slomski, Pre-Law Advisor
Teri Luce, Administrative Assistant 

The Political Science Department is an interdisciplinary home to multiple degrees that deal with fundamental institutional, social, and cultural issues in historical and contemporary, as well as local and global contexts. This department houses the Political Science BA and minor, the BA and minor in Economics, the Certificate of Civic Education and Public Advocacy, and the Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies.  The university’s Pre-Law advisor is also available through this department.  The common thread that runs through our diverse academic programs is a commitment to advancing knowledge about systems of power, engagement and leadership, and civic life in a broad, inclusive perspective.

Department of Political Science

Several programs of study are offered:

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics
• Minor in Political Science
• Minor in Economics
• Certificate in Civic Education and Public Advocacy
• Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies

Pre-Law Program and Advising

Specialized advising for pre-law students is provided by faculty in the political science department.  Although no specific major is usually required for admission to law school, pre-law students can benefit greatly from the experience and analytical skills gained from the study of political science.

For details on all of the programs offered through Political Science, see Program Descriptions in this catalog.