2026-2027 University Catalog 
  
    Mar 04, 2026  
2026-2027 University Catalog

Political Science Minor


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Of the 18 hours offered for the minor, at least nine must be taken at Baldwin Wallace. Any student may minor in Political Science. With its emphasis on broad skill development, substantive politics, and civic awareness, the minor complements many different majors. Every Baldwin Wallace student must learn to cope successfully with a complex 21st century world. The Political Science minor is designed to help students develop this capacity.

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Students can complete most of the Political Science Minor by participating in one of our Washington, DC  semester-long programs.  Students take 15-16 credits, which includes an internship of the student’s choice from a wide variety of settings, including Capitol Hill, the White House, non-profits, law firms, national media outlets, and federal agencies such as the Justice Department and State Department.  For more information, contact the Politics & Global Citizenship Department or the Center for Global Exploration Office. Completion of POL 101D  prior to participating is strongly recommended.

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