is the study of government, coupled with the analysis of politics and political behaviors. Simply put: who gets what, when and how.?As a result of our rigorous approach, political science majors graduate understanding the heart of politics.

Our?students dream of careers?in teaching, practicing law, conducting research, working or leading campaigns or being elected to office. As Wingate University student Bryson Taylor says,?

?The political science program at Wingate has led me to multiple jobs in politics and prepared me to bring valuable knowledge to political candidates across the Carolinas.?

If you?ve ever wanted to make a difference on the campaign trail or learn how the dots connect in the political arena, we?have?the program to set you up for career success.

Our Experience Gives You a Better Experience

The political science program at Wingate University is unique in that we are a teaching school. That means our faculty?s highest priority is having you participate in the best education for your career path.

We want to see you succeed in the field, so we give you plenty of opportunities for real-life experience. As a political science major, you:

• Gain first-hand insight?through internships.
• Get up close and personal with international governments via?W?International?study abroad programs.
• Have the chance to see international relationships in action in our Model U.N. program.
• Work with faculty on meaningful research projects with real-world implications.

?Everything you learn from the professors will prepare you for whatever field your passion lies,? political science major Ian Newbury said. ?Whether in campaigns, serving humanity or anything else you can think of, the way you think about the world will change.?

Whether it?s Dr. Krajewska researching for a book on citizenship and immigration, Dr. Ellis lending his expertise on a student project exploring?Baltic singing revolutions, or Dr. Wobig?s published work in the journal?Democratization,?our faculty members? endeavors and accomplishments are all aimed at gaining in-depth, current knowledge in their focus areas. Of course, the ultimate goal behind all of this is providing you with an excellent?political science education.