BA in Political Science in Milwaukee United States | Marquette University

As a political science student, you'll explore governance and public policy as fundamental elements of human society. This field provides insights into pressing contemporary challenges like combating climate change, navigating security threats, and alleviating global poverty. Our curriculum examines governmental systems, political organizations, advocacy groups, and societal transformations. Students analyze political processes while developing frameworks for evaluating justice and equity. The program offers comprehensive coursework in political systems and policymaking, with opportunities to specialize in particular interests. Students pursue varied focus areas such as international affairs (examining both global and domestic political landscapes), legal studies (covering constitutional law to international jurisprudence), political economics (exploring business-government interactions), and U.S. governance (analyzing American political structures). Gain practical experience through Marquette's Les Aspin Center for Government in Washington, D.C., just steps from the Capitol, or engage with Milwaukee politics through local government internships, campaign work, or municipal positions.

Marquette offers an exceptional political science education: Our award-winning faculty includes renowned researchers across specialties like Latin American studies, Eurasian affairs, Asian politics, global security, human rights law, economic policy, constitutional theory, political thought, legislative processes, electoral systems, and metropolitan governance. The department consistently ranks among America's top 30 political science programs. Graduates develop critical thinking skills and deep institutional knowledge, with about 30% continuing to legal education and 10% pursuing advanced political science degrees.