Global Politics Career Opportunities
Graduates with a Bachelor of Arts in global politics degree at ºÚÁÏÉçÇø secure careers in international professions, such working for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and as diplomats.
Hands-On Learning & Internships
The Augustana Government & International Affairs Department has built strong relationships with local and state political leaders, businesses and national organizations to establish high-impact learning experiences. Students work on issues important to them and cultivate contacts that often turn into full-time jobs.
Internship opportunities include:
- Foreign embassies and the White House
- Congressional and law offices
- Nonprofit organizations, such as South Dakota Voices for Peace and Lutheran Social Services (LSS)
- U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. State Department
- South Dakota Bureau of Personnel
Global politics students study away in:
- Washington, D.C. ” with the
- London, England; Paris, France; and Oslo, Norway ” focusing on sustainable business with AU faculty
- Twin Cities Semester
- Chicago Semester
- Peace Scholars summer travel seminar, which deepens understanding of issues related to peace, justice, democracy and human rights
Courses & Organizations
Students study these areas:
- Law
- American systems
- International relations
- Political theory
- World comparisons
Global politics students often participate in:
- Augustana Student Association (ASA)
- Government Club
- Augustana Democrats
- Augustana Republicans
- Augie Green
