Political Science
- Faculty
- Program Description
- Student Learning Outcomes
- Political Science Major
- Political Science Minor
- Broad Field Social Studies Major - Political Science Concentration
Faculty 
Khalil Dokhanchi, Professor
Daniela Mansbach, Assistant Professor
Alisa Von Hagel, Assistant Professor
Program Description
Active citizenship is the foundation of the UW-Superior Political Science Program. The program offers courses that not only create informed students, but also students who can study the roots of problems at the local, state, national, and international levels, formulate creative solutions to these problems, and develop advocacy strategies that address them. Students in the major complete a set of common core courses and then choose a concentration in American Politics, Peace Studies, or Political Theory.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and understand texts and discourse
- Ability to effectively identify, evaluate, and formulate arguments
- Ability to develop, organize, and express ideas in a precise, clear, effective, and systematic manner in writing, discussion, and oral presentations
- Ability to recognize and appreciate multiple perspectives and the limitations of each perspective
- Ability to independently research a topic and to produce a fully documented research paper
- Ability to formulate and develop concrete solutions in terms of political action
Political Science Major
36 total credits
All students majoring in political science must complete a nine-credit set of political science core requirements along with a concentration in either American Politics, Peace Studies, or Political Theory.
Political Science Core required courses (9 credits required):
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Students must complete either:
- American Politics Concentration OR
- Peace Studies Concentration OR
- Political Theory Concentration
Political Science Major - American Politics Concentration Requirements
36 total credits
Political Science Core required courses (9 credits required):
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Introductory American Politics required courses (9 credits required):
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Advanced American Politics required courses (12 credits required):
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American Politics Electives required courses (6 credits required):
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Political Science Major - Peace Studies Concentration Requirements
36 total credits
Political Science Core required courses (9 credits required):
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Introductory Peace Studies required courses (9 credits required):
Advanced Peace Studies required courses (12 credits required):
Peace Studies Elective required courses (6 credits required):
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Foreign language skills are strongly recommended. Students should have at least two years of foreign languages.
Political Science Major - Political Theory Concentration Requirements
36 total credits
Political Science Core required courses (9 credits required):
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Introductory Political Theory required courses (6 credits required):
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Advanced Political Theory required courses (12 credits required):
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Political Theory Elective required courses (9 credits required):
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Political Science Major - Early Adolescence-Adolescence Level (EA-A) Requirements
36 total credits
Political Science Core required courses (9 credits required):
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Introductory American Politics required courses (9 credits required):
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Advanced American Politics required courses (12 credits required):
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American Politics Electives required courses (3 credits required):
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Social Science Education required course (3 credits required):
Certification to teach also requires completion of a series of Wisconsin Teacher Certification (DPI) requirements. See the Teacher Education section of this catalog for details.
Political Science Minor
24 total credits
All students minoring in political science must complete a six credit set of political core requirements along with concentration in either American Politics, Peace Studies or Political Theory.
Political Science Core required courses (6 credits required):
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Students must complete either:
- American Politics minor requirements
- Peace Studies minor requirements
- Political Theory minor requirements
American Politics Minor Requirements
24 total credits
Political Science Core required courses (6 credits required):
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Introductory American Politics required courses (9 credits required):
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Advanced Political Science Elective required courses (9 credits required):
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Peace Studies Minor Requirements
24 total credits
Political Science Core required courses (6 credits required):
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Introductory Peace Studies required courses (9 credits required):
Advanced Peace Studies required courses (9 credits required):
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Foreign language skills are strongly recommended. Students should have at least two years of foreign languages.
Political Theory Minor Requirements
24 total credits
Political Science Core required courses (6 credits required):
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Introductory Political Theory required courses (9 credits required):
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Advanced Political Theory and Elective required courses (9 credits required):
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Political Science Minor - Secondary Education Certification Requirements
24 total credits
Political Science Core required courses (6 credits required):
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Introductory American Politics required courses (9 credits required):
or
Advanced Political Science Elective required courses (6 credits required):
or
Social Science Education course requirement (3 credits required):
Certification to teach also requires completion of a series of Wisconsin Teacher Certification (DPI) requirements. See the Teacher Education section of the catalog for details.
Broad Field Social Studies Major - Political Science Concentration
Students interested in teaching Political Science at the Early Adolescence-Adolescence Level (EA-A) are encouraged to consider the Broad Field Social Studies Major with an American Politics Concentration. Broad Field Social Studies is a comprehensive inter-disciplinary major designed specifically for students who intend to teach within the social studies disciplines at the secondary level. For more information, see the Broad Field Social Studies section of this catalog.