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The Department of Political Science is regionally and nationally recognized for academic excellence. Top department students have had their research published and have won Truman fellowships, Udall scholarships and Fulbright grants. Alumni have pursued advanced degrees at some of the nation's top graduate and law schools, including:
- Cornell University
- Drake University
- Harvard University
- Johns Hopkins University
- The Ohio State University
- Tufts University
- University of Houston
- University of Wisconsin
By emphasizing problem solving and communication, the department prepares its graduates for employment as lawyers, business executives, lobbyists, consultants, governmental workers and a variety of other positions. Department alumni work for the United Nations, manage consumer interest groups such as Texas Watch, teach at the collegiate level and hold elective office throughout the country.
| "The Department of Political Science houses some of the state's best professors. Their doors and minds are open to students wanting to discuss the issues of the day, ask questions or just chat. I was involved in every facet of the political science program: serving as president of PAC, coordinating the Bereuter Institute and working as an aide in the department office. While spending a semester in Washington, D.C., I realized that Wesleyan had prepared me to compete against and excel among students from all types of universities." |
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–Holly Aerts ('01), claims representative, Social Security Administration |
| "The political science program at Nebraska Wesleyan helped me develop skills in critical thinking and written and oral communication—all vital to success in law school. While I had a strong interest in government and politics, I joined the political science department because of its small classes with high student participation and its faculty members, who were always available outside of class." |
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—Justin Lavene ('97), associate, Crosby Guenzel, LLP |
| "A degree in political science from Nebraska Wesleyan provides excellent preparation for graduate school, law school or for a career in the political or governmental arena. I especially enjoyed the broad curriculum that allowed me to explore topics of personal interest, such as international politics, law and political philosophy. Overall, it's an exceptional program." |
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–Turan Odabasi ('91), special associate general counsel for intellectual property, patent attorney, University of Nebraska
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