Honors Law & Public Policy

Create a course of study to explore both theory and application of legal and policy studies.

The Law and Public Policy Track is designed for students who are considering careers in law or public policy. This track offers the opportunity to put together a course of study to explore both theory and application in legal and policy studies. Students who complete the requirements for this track earn a transcript designation.

Learn How to:

View law, politics, and public affairs from a variety of perspectives
Apply your knowledge of law and public policy to create real-world solutions
Prepare for a wide range of career options such as law, lobbying, journalism, campaigning, and the non-profit sector

Minimum Requirements (12 credit hours):

Core Course: Survey of Law and Public Policy (HNRS 352) (3 credit hours)
Directed Electives (one Theory Elective and one Applied Elective) (6 credit hours)
Applied Learning (3 credit hours)

Visit the Current Undergraduate Catalog for details.

Visit with the Honors Academic Advisor to plan your course of study. Prepare for your advising meeting by checking the Undergraduate Catalog for details about the Honors Law & Public Policy Track requirements.

Who is Dr. Alexandra Middlewood?

Dr. Alex Middlewood is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and became Department Chair in 2023. Her areas of expertise include gun politics, public opinion, gender, and civic engagement. Dr. Middlewood also runs WSU’s Model United Nations program — which includes hosting the Great Plains Model UN collegiate conference and the Wichita Area Model UN high school conference.