Skip to main content

Law and Public Policy Pathway

If you’re passionate about serving the greater good, these majors will prepare you for government, law, criminal justice and related fields.

Opportunities

Find your niche — in the classroom and beyond. We’ll help you find your passion and build skills for your career. These are just a few of the resources you’ll have access to at WVU that will prepare you life after WVU.

View Pathway Majors

Student Organizations

Start your professional network (and add leadership experience to your résumé) by joining major-related clubs.

Facilities

Develop real-world skills in our specialized laboratories, clinics and research centers.

Ballistics Test Center
Crime Scene Training Complex
Digital Forensics Laboratory
Health Research Center
Humanities Center
LGBTQ+ Center
Prevention Research Center
Research Center on Violence
WVU Libraries
West Virginia State GIS Technical Center

Courses

Personalize your curriculum with classes related to your interests and career goals.

ARE 187: Energy Resource Economics
ECON 441: Public Economics
FIS 302: Crime Scene Investigation 1
FIS 452: Arson and Explosives Analysis Lab
FIS 460: Analysis of Seized Drugs
HIIM 110: Introduction to US Healthcare Delivery System
POLS 301: Introduction to Intelligence Analysis
POLS 363: International Law
RESM 480: Environmental Regulation
SOWK 300: Social Welfare Policy and Services 1

Careers

Wondering where this pathway leads? Check out some possible jobs.

View Related Majors Below ↓

Related Media

View related videos and photos by clicking on the image.

Real Life CSI at WVU

Forensic Science 360

The WVU Experience

Azeem Khan
Political Science

Azeem Khan, political science student and Truman Scholar, is dedicated to public service and problem-solving, particularly in addressing the opioid epidemic. With a commitment to making a positive change, he aspires to attend law school and continue making an impact.

Read Azeem's Story

Related Majors

Explore majors related to this pathway.

Agribusiness Management and Applied Economics
This major equips you with a comprehensive skill set, preparing you for a successful career in agriculture or environmental and natural resource economics.

Learn More
Criminology
Criminology majors study why crimes occur and how the criminal justice system functions. This major prepares you for careers in criminal justice, business, government or further education like law school.

Learn More
Economics
The field of economics is very broad and can be applied many ways. Our graduates can do just about anything — government, law school, teaching or finance fields like insurance and banking.

Learn More
Forensic Biology
Deep within nearly every cell is a unique set of genetic markers. When a crime occurs, recovering those genetic markers and determining who they belong to is a job for forensic biologists.

Learn More
Forensic Chemistry
We're a national leader in forensic science education and research. Our graduates work in law enforcement and forensic science laboratories across the country.

Learn More
Forensic Examiner
With world-class training facilities and a solid STEM foundation, this major prepares you to tackle the investigation of a crime from start to finish.

Learn More
Health Informatics and Information Management
Do you enjoy business, law, technology and science? HIIM operates at the intersection of these fields to ensure that patients’ vital health information is secure.

Learn More
History
History helps us discover new meaning in the past, present and future. Our students learn the best practices of historical research while developing skills for a successful career: thinking critically, communicating effectively and tackling complex problems.

Learn More
International Studies
This interdisciplinary program includes courses in political science, languages, geography, history, sociology, anthropology, economics and other topics. You'll gain valuable real-life experience through study abroad, global service learning and internships.

Learn More
Philosophy
Philosophy is a form of intellectual exercise that makes it easier to identify problems, seek out arguments against your own views and critically evaluate solutions.

Learn More
Political Science
Studying political science will help you understand why courts make the decisions they do, why legislatures pass the laws they do and why countries make the choices they make in the international arena.

Learn More
Psychology
Psychology is the science of behavior. As a psychology major, you’ll deepen your self-awareness, improve your understanding of others and build skills in problem-solving, project management and information literacy.

Learn More
Public Health Sciences
Founded on the principle of social justice, the concept of public health ensures that all citizens have the opportunity for good health. It is the art and science of protecting and improving population health through education, service and prevention.

Learn More
Social Work
If you're a compassionate individual with an interest in human diversity and a desire to help others, then a Bachelor of Social Work can help you reach your goals.

Learn More
Women's and Gender Studies
Learn to see past stereotypes and explore the ways gender, socioeconomic class, sexual identity, gender identity, nationality, race, ethnicity and age shape experience.

Learn More

Information for

Interested in talking to someone about WVU?

Connect with Your Admissions Counselor Contact WVU Admissions