Ignite Your Passion with Hands-On Learning

Welcome to a College Experience Like No Other

Foreign policy. Human rights. National security. Civic engagement. Community development. Political science is a powerful, constantly changing career field that offers a foundation for future success. Baldwin Wallace's political science major prepares you for a career that spans government, corporate, law, nonprofit, education and service sectors. In the classroom, you'll build skills in critical thinking, problem solving, public speaking and written communication. You'll develop academic insights and professional competencies you can apply to an internship, career, graduate school or professional studies.

Education Your Way.

College is about the experience. So why settle for anything less than extraordinary? Here, you'll tailor you classes to your interests and discover your passions; then harness professors to unlock experiences beyond your wildest dreams. Choose your path, at BW.

Learn By Doing

Become the policy maker you've always wanted to be through real-world learning experiences.

Get Involved

Analyze, define, and explore the real-world consequences of policy action in simulated environments such as Model UN, Model OAS, and Model NATO. Hone your critical thinking and analysis skills to make the best decisions for global action.

Classroom Applications

Apply your knowledge with in-depth debates and discussions about issues that affect us right now. Learn from the past and blaze a new path forward.

Study Abroad

Take advantage of faculty-led study abroad experiences, or forge your own path and plan a semester at a partner institution.

Internships

Gain experience and skills, clarify your career aspirations, and forge professional relationships. BW's powerful network of professional connections opens endless doors. In fact, most BW students complete an internship during their college career.

Service Learning

Explore new communities, creating lasting change and lifelong connections with trips planned by BW's Center for Community Engagement.

Connect and Explore

At BW, experiential learning is a cornerstone of the student experience.