The Department of Political Science at Furman
University offers students the opportunity to explore the real world
of politics--local to global. We as faculty members make it our mission
to challenge each student to observe keenly, think critically, and communicate
effectively. We engage students in classrooms where together we examine
philosophical texts or analyze the latest election surveys. But we also
take learning "on the road" to Washington, D.C., Brussels,
and San Salvador where we observe and experience politics in action.
Excellent teaching at Furman means great lectures, open discussions
and close faculty-student relationships. In political science we also
think it means exciting classroom simulations, quality internship programs
and carefully-designed study abroad courses that invite students to
learn through experience. Political science at Furman is real world.
Are you needing an Engaged Learning requirement? Check out the
Upstate Internship
Program for Summer and Fall 2010 opportunities.
"Let's Talk Politics"
- Every Wednesday at 12:00pm in JHN Community Square. Come and
discuss the latest political topics. Pizza is served on the second
and fourth Wednesday's of each month!
Dr. Brent Nelsen's bid for state Superintendent
of Education is covered in the September 11 edition of The
Paladin. To read the article, please click
here.
Congratulations to PS Majors Dez Clodfelter and Katie Fairman
on being selected as Furman Fellows, for their ability to think
creatively and imaginatively, demonstrated innovative problem-solving
skills, and proven that they are capable of makeing a difference
in the world and in the lives of others.
"Dreaming
Dreams, Living Life"Dr. Liz Smith shares her
thoughts on vocation and calling in this essay from a Lilly Center
publication. (featured in the summer 2009 edition of Furman
magazine).
