Political Studies Bachelor of Arts

Political studies majors engage in courses aimed at building their skills in research, critical thinking, argumentation, and presentation. Senior students are often hired as research assistants who provide support for faculty research. Many of their students take advantage of the excellent opportunities at Augustana to take learning outside of the traditional classroom. Why not spend a term at a university in Cuba, learning Spanish and studying politics Or study Indian or Chinese politics and economics, then finish the course with a trip to the place you ve studied Or compete in an international Model UN in New York or Washington, You can finish with a political internship, receiving course credit and job experience working for a political party or non-profit organization.