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What Can I Do with a Major in...Political Science?


Political Science



 

Description of Major

 This major educates students about politics and government, both in the United States and around the world.           

For more information on studying Political Science:  click here

 
Employment Opportunities 

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of positions in business, law, politics, education, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. A variety of jobs are available for political science graduates, including:


 

Account Executive Law Enforcement Officer
Advocate Lawyer
Archivist Legal Assistant
Attorney Literary Agent
Business Development Officer Lobbyist
Campaign Manager Media Analyst
City Manager News Reporter
Community Relations Director Paralegal
Congressional Aide Parole / Probation Officer
Consultant Political Consultant
Consumer Advocate Political Pollster
Foreign Correspondent Politician
Foreign Service Officer Professor
Government Intelligence Analyst Public Opinion Interviewer
Government Official Public Policy Analyst
Human Resources Professional Public Relations Specialist
International Banker Security Director
Labor Organizer Terrorism Expert
  Writer

 

Some positions listed may require education or training beyond an undergraduate degree.

 Additional Links 

American Political Science Association
            International Political Science Association
            International Association for Political Science Students
            Public Relations Society of America

            Midwest Political Science Association

            UC McMicken College of Arts & Sciences


This page last updated on June 6,2008

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