Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Political Science Department


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Departments and Programs

College of the Sciences
Ellensburg
Farrell Hall, room 409
Mail Stop 7578
Phone: 509-963-2408
FAX: 509-963-1134

www.cwu.edu/political-science
    See the website for how these programs may be used for educational and career purposes.

Faculty and Staff
Interim Chair

Paul Knepper, PhD

Professors
Michael A. Launius, PhD, comparative politics, Asian politics, international political economy, international politics
Barb Rieffer-Flanagan, PhD, political theory, comparative politics, politics of the Middle East, international human rights, religion and politics
Todd M. Schaefer, PhD, American politics, public opinion, congress, campaigns and elections, African politics, American presidency
Rex Wirth, PhD, public administration and public policy, international politics, Western Europe

Associate Professor
Gilberto Garcia, PhD, Latino politics and studies, Latin American politics, comparative politics, and U.S.-Mexico border relations

Emeritus Professors
Robert C. Jacobs, PhD, American law and politics
Bang-Soon Yoon, PhD, comparative politics, public policy, women and politics, Korean politics, East Asia politics, globalization studies

Senior Lecturers
Cameron Otopalik, PhD, international political economy, politics of North East Asia, political demography and comparative political development
Stefanie Wickstrom, PhD, environmental justice and politics, identity politics, social movements and environmental history

Staff
Jordynne Derrey, secretary senior
Christina Kruze, office assistant

Department Information
The department provides an opportunity for students to become knowledgeable about the general subject matter of political science, while also offering a variety of courses that can provide depth in an area of the student’s interest. Flexibility in the selection of courses is stressed.
The department requires all political science majors to participate in the end-of-major assessment exercise at the conclusion of their senior year. Information on the assessment requirement may be obtained from the department’s main office.
Students must earn a grade of C- or higher in order for that course to count in their political science major.

Political Science Honors
Political science majors will qualify for honors at graduation with an overall GPA of 3.00 and a GPA of 3.50 in all political science courses.
Students may choose either a 47-credit major or a 62-credit major. Those who have a second major or who have a minor in another discipline may opt for the 47-credit major.

Political Science Core Requirements
POSC 101 - Introduction to Politics     5
POSC 210 - American Politics     5
POSC 260 - Comparative Politics     5
POSC 270 - International Politics     5
Political Science Core Total Credits: 20

Program Outcomes
For information on program outcomes, please go to: www.cwu.edu/mission/assessment-improvement/slo-assessment-plans

Course Offerings
Frequency of course offering information can be found at the department website: www.cwu.edu/political-science or by contacting the department directly.

Programs

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)Minor

    Courses

      Political Science (POSC)

      Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Departments and Programs