At Occidental College, studying politics means asking tough questions about power, justice, and change. In the Occidental College Politics program, you’ll learn how people govern themselves, build communities, and influence systems, right in one of the most diverse cities in the world.
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As a politics major at Occidental College, you’ll explore how governments function, how laws are made, and how individuals and social movements shape policy. You’ll study democracy, rights, and political identity while learning to analyze, write, and communicate with clarity and purpose.
The Occidental politics undergraduate program combines academic rigor with hands-on experience. Study political systems across cultures, evaluate real-world policy challenges, and take part in opportunities like Campaign Semester, community-based experiential learning opportunities, or political internships in Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and abroad. By the time you graduate, you’ll have the knowledge and leadership skills to make a meaningful impact in government, law, public service, or global affairs.
