About the Political Science Program

Political Science courses are taught by permanent faculty members and distinguished adjunct professors.  Undergraduate courses in Political Science, whether lectures or seminars, are designed to provide each student with a basic foundation and understanding of the American and International political process. The program is both challenging and stimulating, including internship requirements allowing students to develop the necessary practical skills to solidify a successful career choice, adequately prepare them for graduate study, law school, or relative employment following graduation. Texas Wesleyan University Political Science majors may select their program of study from (1)Bachelor of Arts, (2)Bachelor of Science, or (3)Bachelor of Science with a Pre-Law emphasis.

Political Science courses place a strong emphasis on critical thinking and analytical writing.  Students read assigned texts, write scholarly papers, engage in political science research, develop a political science research design, participate in group presentations, engage in case studies, and represent Texas Wesleyan University at various regional and national competitions.  Texas Wesleyan University students may participate in the Model Arab League, Texas Undergraduate Moot Court Association, the American Collegiate Moot Court Association, and regional and national Ethic Bowls. Our curriculum seeks to encourage professional responsibility, critical analysis of emerging issues and to prepare students with skills to realistically evaluate and analyze political systems, political development, and political thoughts and observations currently at work in  the nation and world.