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What can I do with a major in Political Science?

In its broadest sense, political science is the study of governments and the governing procedures at various levels and in various cultures. The program is designed to meet the needs of students who expect to hold jobs in law enforcement, teaching, civil service, state/local governments, the federal bureaucracy, the legal profession, and journalism.

Strategies

• Acquire competency in foreign language(s)
• Get internship in political science, international relations or international studies
• Run for leadership positions on campus or in community
• Join multicultural groups or associations
• Enhance mathematical and statistical skills
• Write for publications dealing with political or international issues
• Volunteer for local and/or campus political campaigns
• Develop writing, research, and communication skills
• Enhance networking skills
• Join professional organizations

**Career Titles**
Account Executive Account Service Rep Advocate Archivist Announcer Anthropologist Association Manager Attorney Broadcast Journalist Business Development Officer Buyer Campaign Manager Campaign Worker Chamber of Commerce Mgr City Manager Community Relations Congressional Aide Congressional Research Consumer Advocate Diplomat Editor Educator Environmental Policy FBI/CIA Agent Foreign Correspondent Foreign Service Officer Geographer Government Intelligence Government Worker Historic Preservationist Hospital Administrator International Banker International Business International Org Official International Trade Interpreter Journalist Judge Labor Organizer	Labor Relations Specialist Law Enforcement Officer Legal Assistant Legislative Analyst Lobbyist Management Analyst Mayor Market Research Analyst Media Analyst Military Officer Paralegal Parole/Probation Officer Peace Corps/Vista Worker Political Pollster Penologist Politician Political Consultant Political Scientist Presidential Advances Probation Officer Public Administrator Public Health Official Public Opinion Interviewer Public Recreation Director Public Relations Specialist Radio/TV Announcer/Producer Real Estate Agent/Broker Research Assistant Researcher Sales Manager School Administrator Social Services Admin Social Worker Special Interest Group Survey Worker Teacher: Social Sciences Underwriter Technical Writer Urban/Regional Planner Writer/Author

Professional Organizations

American Political Science Association
152 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036-1206

National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
1029 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005

The Academy of Political Science Association
475 Riverside Dr., Suite 1274
New York, NY 10115-1274

Web sites

American Political Science Association:Online Resources to Find a Job
Social Scientists (Occupational Outlook Handbook)

Sites and links for US Government careers

http://www.fedworld.gov/
http://www.federaljobs.net/
Riley Guide
What Color Is Your Parachute?: The Net Guide

General Political Science Information Sites

National Political Science Honor Society (Pi Sigma Alpha)
Political Science- Scholarly Societies

Law Sites

Pre-Law Student Services
Pre-Law Handbook (A Guide to Law School)

Contact Information

Megan Adukaitis
Director of Career Development

Career Development Office:
Bernardine Hall, Suite 1104
Phone: 610-796-8225
Fax: 610-790-1968

Hours:  
Monday - Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Evening hours by appointment.

Email: career.services@alvernia.edu

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