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Kevin Goodno
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Dana Halvorson
'05, Staff Assistant in U.S. Senator's Office
The study of political science at Concordia College combines theory and career preparation.
Students learn not only the concepts, theories and methods
associated with these fields of study, they also learn the
skills and insights required of today’s leaders, both
public and private. Students receive a good foundation in
the classroom, followed by the opportunity to directly apply
their knowledge through internships and work experiences.
These real-life situations, combined with insightful advising
by faculty mentors — the hallmark of the department
— solidly prepare students to enter their chosen career
fields.
Concordia Distinctions
• “Politics, Power and Policy” is a May
Seminar Abroad offering an in-depth look at public policy
issues ranging from health care and criminal justice to environmental
policy. Students and faculty observe uniquely European approaches
to problem solving in Scotland, Great Britain, France, Switzerland,
Germany and Austria.
• Majors are not limited to careers in law and government.
Two recent graduates work for ConAgra, one of the world’s
largest agri-food companies. One is a commodities trader in
Omaha, Neb., and the other is using her fluency in Spanish
to help ConAgra open new business ventures in Mexico.
• Recent graduates have been recognized nationally as
future leaders. Since 1993, two students have won Truman Scholarships
and another a Fulbright Scholarship. Tammy Frisby, a 1999
graduate, is a Pew Younger Scholar pursing a Ph.D. in political
science at Harvard. Susan Webb, a 1998 graduate, is using
her Truman Scholarship to complete a Ph.D. at the University
of North Carolina.
Concordia Benefits
• Students gain cognitive, social and presentational
skills that give them the flexibility to become lifelong learners,
which is highly valued by employers.
• Graduates are logical thinkers and problem-solvers
able to speak and write in a coherent, clear and persuasive
manner.
• The political science faculty help prepare students
for careers in the 21st century, emphasizing sound habits
of mind and character.
• Concordia has been honored by the John Templeton Foundation
as one of America's leading character-building colleges.
• Faculty help prepare students for self-confident independence,
and encourage students to apply for Truman and Fulbright scholarships;
study in Washington, D.C., or overseas; and compete against
other leading colleges in forensics or Mock Trial.
On to a Career
• Law schools and large corporations report a demand
for students with liberal arts degrees and multidisciplinary
backgrounds.
