A Furman Political Science education is an education
without borders. Students get to see the world and experience a variety of
political climates through the department’s diverse study abroad opportunities.
They gain real life experience through service learning and internship opportunities,
and take on the roles of political leaders in simulations and organizations
such as Mock Trial and FU foreign affairs.
Study Abroad
Find details about each of the Political Science departments study abroad
opportunities which range from a tour of the European Union to a visit to
China.
Internship
Programs
Explore various internship opportunities at the local, national, and international
level coordinated and sponsored by Furman’s Political Science department.
Simulations
Learn how you can participate in parliamentary and congressional simulations
which allow you to experience the role of an influential political leader.
Service Learning
Furman students make a difference through courses which promote a greater
understanding of the community and include a fieldwork component with a non-profit
organization.
Furman Advantage
Discover the chance to conduct research alongside Furman professors while
getting paid for your work.
FU Foreign Affairs
Furman students get the chance to compete with other schools across the nation
and debate solutions to global problems through the FU Foreign Affairs Association.
Tocqueville
Program
Every year, the Tocqueville Program sponsors a course and brings
prominent public intellectuals to Furman’s campus with the aim of encouraging
serious and open engagement with the moral questions at the heart of political
life.
Walters Lecture Series
Each year the Walters' endowment brings a distinguished scholar onto campus
to give a public lecture in the area of political thought.
Mock
Mediation
For students interested in learning peace-keeping strategies, the Mock Mediation
program provides an arena for combining public speaking skills with critical
and analytical faculties as teams defuse both legal and non-legal mock disputes.
Mock
Trial
Aspiring Attorneys can gain valuable experience as a member of Furman’s
nationally ranked Mock Trial Team.
