<p>The mission of the Department of Politics, Government, and Law is to promote the systematic and critical study of political cultures, processes, and institutions, and the ways that they inform and shape the political debates, governmental structures, public policies, and legal systems that characterize our world. Our programs are designed to develop skills in critical thinking, analysis, writing, and civic engagement through rigorous coursework and experiential learning opportunities, such as internships, community-based learning, and travel study. Beyond providing graduates with the skills necessary for meaningful careers both in and outside of the fields of politics, government, and law, we seek to prepare students for the demands of engaged citizenship in Wisconsin, the United States, and the world. We have a thriving internship program that provides students with a unique opportunity to blend theory with practice. Internship possibilities include work with a legislator, on the campaign staff of a candidate for public office, in a law office or a court, or in a governmental agency. While most students intern in Wisconsin, there is also a program based in Washington, D.C. through the Washington Center to provide students with opportunities to view the national political process in action. Students should also be aware of the intimate relationship between the political process and the world of business.</p> <p>The Politics, Government, and Law department is home to three majors: <a href="https://www.uww.edu/cls/academics/political-science" title="Political Science program page">Political Science</a>, <a href="https://www.uww.edu/cls/academics/legal-studies" title="Legal Studies Program page">Legal Studies</a>, and <a href="https://www.uww.edu/cls/academics/public-policy-administration" title="Public Policy and Administration Program page">Public Policy and Administration</a>. It should be noted that Legal Studies and Public Policy and Administration are interdisciplinary majors where students take courses in other colleges and departments as well as courses from our department. The Politics, Government, and Law department also offers minors in <a href="https://www.uww.edu/cls/academics/political-science" title="Political Science Program page">Political Science</a>, <a href="https://www.uww.edu/cls/academics/public-policy-administration" title="Public Administration Program page">Public Administration</a>, and <a href="https://www.uww.edu/cls/academics/legal-studies" title="Legal Studies Program page">Legal Studies</a>, as well as <a href="https://www.uww.edu/cls/academics/certificates#paralegal" title="Paralegal Certificate page">Paralegal</a> and <a href="https://www.uww.edu/cls/academics/certificates#advocacy-and-lobbying" title="Lobbying Certificate page">Lobbying</a> Certificates.</p>