Why study political science or public administration at Washburn?
If you're visiting this page, chances are you are interested in politics - you recognize that laws and policies influence almost every aspect of our lives. There are many ways to get involved in our system of government, from local to federal offices. You may wish to actively represent people as a politician, or you may wish to work more in the background influencing how policies are shaped and written. Washburn University houses the scientific and practical study of political science and public administration in one department as we recognize the interdependent nature of the two disciplines.
Explore global politics with Washburn's Transformational Experience: How political science students bring classroom learning to life
"For my SCWTE, I took a trip to the United Kingdom to study the 2024 Parliamentary Elections. Through connections with the Political Science Department and funding provided by SCWTE, myself and another Washburn Student were able to meet up with members of the Liberal Democrat party and get a firsthand account of how their elections are campaigned, managed, and run. We were able to see how votes were counted, how polls were conducted, and even saw the Prime Minister! This experience was one of a kind, giving me a deeper understanding of the different ways democratic campaigning can be done, all thanks to the resources Washburn provides through the SCWTE program."
George Burdick
Political science major
Political science students have opportunities to study abroad
Check out this video with Washburn political science students as they share their incredible study abroad journey in Japan! Explore stunning temples, experience the excitement of a Japanese baseball game and get a taste of the delicious local cuisine. Plus, features with our political science professors, including an unboxing segment. See what studying abroad in political science is all about!
North Korea: Inside the Hermit Kingdom
Dr. Bob Beatty of Washburn University is granted the rare opportunity to visit North Korea and see the Great Leader himself! This documentary film peeks behind the dark curtain surrounding the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) - a dynastic one-party communist dictatorship closed off from the rest of the world. Granted unique filming access to such sites as the Korean Demilitarized Zone, the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun and the Arirang Mass Games Festival; the film examines the history, culture, propaganda and political situation inside "the Hermit Kingdom."
GET IN TOUCH WITH Department of Political Science
Department of Political Science
Henderson Learning Resource Center, Room 215
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
Phone: 785.670.1737
political-science@washburn.edu
