Politics - Oglethorpe University

Politics from Oglethorpe University is a Campus Bachelor Public Administration degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. As Aristotle observed some 2000 years ago, \"Man is by nature a political animal.\" Politics shapes who we are and how we live; it animates human nature, forges identities, drives social movements, structures national politics and institutions, molds international relations. At Oglethorpe, students of politics encounter a wide range of opinions, beliefs, and scholarly analysis as to the nature of politics and what constitutes the legitimate aims of political action. Differences and disagreements abound, providing a rich environment for students to develop their own informed opinions honed through healthy debate with their colleagues. In addition, politics majors gain both substantive knowledge and analytic skills. Introductory classes in American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political philosophy provide the foundation for subsequent pursuit of more specialized study undertaken in higher-level courses. Skills acquired include: close critical reading of texts; inductive, deductive, and analogical reasoning; substantiating arguments; comparing across cases; and making generalizations. Oglethorpe\'s location provides numerous opportunities to study and engage with real world politics, be they local, national, or international. Atlanta is home to the Georgia state government , The Carter Center, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Center. Students have taken advantage of the Georgia\'s Legislative Intern and Governor\'s Intern Programs, as well as worked with the Georgia State Legislature, the Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism, and the League of Women Voters, participated in The Carter Center Internship Program, and worked with a variety of governmental and grassroots programs. Resources at Oglethorpe serve to help students engage actively in politics. Through the University\'s Career Services Office, students can identify and create other internships. Oglethorpe\'s affiliations with The Washington Center for Internships and the Washington Semester Program of American University allow students to study politics and intern in the nation\'s capital. Students can also use internship credit towards their major requirements. In an increasingly globalized world, Oglethorpe study abroad programs provide the opportunity to gain in-depth experience of the politics and culture of another country for periods ranging from a week, to a semester, to a year. Politics majors contemplate and analyze the different forms of power shaping today\'s world, be they individuals, ideas, institutions, or coercive force. This knowledge prepares them well for a variety of careers, including law, journalism, government, international organizations, NGO\'s, education, business, and politics. View more details on Oglethorpe University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Public Administration courses.