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Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Description of Major
This major educates students about politics and government, both in the United States and around the world.
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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.
American Political Science Association
International Political Science Associatio
International Association for Political Science Students
Public Relations Society of America
Midwest Political Science Association
UC McMicken College of Arts & Sciences