Politics
Be Empowered to Affect Change in an Increasingly Complex, Diverse Society
In Catawba College’s Politics degree program, you will gain a comprehensive, broad-based understanding of political science by researching topics in American politics, comparative politics, and studies in the social sciences. This breadth of knowledge provides you with a comprehensive understanding of political systems and a specialized set of professional skills especially valued by employers.
As a Politics major, you will not only gain a comprehensive understanding of political systems, but you will also have the freedom to focus your education on your interests and future career and professional goals by choosing from two concentrations: Pre-Law and Public Administration. Under the guidance of the department’s engaged and inspiring faculty, Catawba’s Politics majors accept responsibility for the design and development of their own educational careers.
Politics majors also focus on developing key skills that are critical in today’s professional world of work, including excellent communication skills honed through writing assignments, oral presentations, and visual information presentations; critical thinking skills developed through reading assignments and classroom discussions; analytical problem-solving skills; and a deeper appreciation of the importance and values of governance, civics, and citizenship.
Program Highlights
Kimberly Renspie '12 Political Science Major (American Politics)Aside from a beautiful campus set in a great small town like Salisbury, what drew me to Catawba was the opportunity to develop a close working relationship with all of my professors. I feel they were able to build upon my strengths and challenged me to excel, both in and out of the classroom.
Program Details
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Outcomes
Outcomes
Our Politics program develops not only critical thinking and analytical capabilities, but also enhanced communication skills, both oral and written.
You’ll be prepared to pursue a variety of careers that include, but are not limited to, law, policy development, public service, national and international business, communications, and education.
Two-thirds of North Carolinians Believe Early, in-person Voting Has the Right Amount of Days
A plurality of North Carolinians (46 percent) believe voters are not allowed to vote if they do not have a government-issued photo identification, even though state law allows voters who lack a photo ID to cast a provisional ballot in this year’s general election.
According to a survey conducted by Catawba College and YouGov, 75 percent of North Carolinians are ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ confident that their vote will be accurately counted in their county in 2024’s general election, while 71 percent are ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ confident in the integrity of the 2024 election in North Carolina.
