Why should I study Political Science and/or Public Administration?

Political science and public administration are in the College of Liberal Studies at UW-L, emphasizing a broad based liberal arts education. In addition, students of political science and public administration acquire skills and backgrounds essential to a broad variety of careers and occupations.

To be more specific:

	Political science and public administration provide knowledge and training essential to careers in government, business, media, law, education, diplomacy, international organization, recreation, and health care. Virtually all occupations require persons familiar with government, the political process, and public policy.
	Political science and public administration are essential for "informed" citizens. It is important that every citizen in a democracy be informed on the political system and political process. Public policy concerns everyone and democracy is dependent upon an informed and involved public. To have a government of, by , and for the people requires that people become part of the government.
	The study of political science and public administration develops skills important to all occupations and careers. These include data gathering and analysis, research, computer literacy, oral and written communication.