Choosing a Major

What can I do with my POLITICAL SCIENCE degree?

Employers of Political Science Majors

• Government Agencies including: U.S. Dept. of Justice, U.S. Bureau of the Budget, U.S. Treasury Dept., U.S. Armed Forces, U.S. State Dept., Dept. of Defense, Dept. of Agriculture, Dept. of Housing & Urban Development, FBI, or CIA
• Foreign Services including: Political Affairs,
• Economic Affairs, Consular Services, or Administrative Affairs
• Peace Corps
•  State and Local Government

Related Occupations for Political Science Majors

Some of these occupations may require additional schooling at Graduate or Professional schools. For information on training and qualifications needed for the specific occupations you are considering, consult the Occupational Outlook Handbook or other career guidance resources. Also, take advantage of the other resources available at the Career Planning Office, located on the first floor of the Strom Thurmond Student Center.

• Budget Analyst 
• Campaign Manager 
• Congressional Aide
• Consumer Advocate 
• Elected Official 
• Foreign Service Officer
• Government Intelligence Analyst 
• International Organization Official Lawyer
• International Trade Specialist 
• Law Enforcement Officer 
• Urban Planner
• Legal Assistant 
• Legislative Staff Worker 
• Lobbyist
• Political Science Teacher 
• Public Opinion Analyst 
• City Manager
• Public Administrator 
• Public Relations 
• Director Radio/TV Announcer
• Market Research Analyst 
• Peace Corps/VISTA Worker 
• International Banker
• Broadcast/Newspaper Journalist 
• Community Relations Director 
• Collections Officer

Preparing for a Job in Political Science Related Occupations

• Consider acquiring foreign language skills.
• Secure internship.
• Become involved in student government.
• Serve in Model United Nations.
• Participate in cross-cultural groups.
• Write for campus publications dealing with national and international affairs.
• Volunteer for local or national political campaigns.
• Earn leadership roles in campus/community organizations.
• Become involved in campus political organizations.
• Develop network of personal contacts.
• Consider obtaining a business minor, or a teaching certificate.
• Volunteer with public radio, TV.
• Announce sports events.
• Become involved in drama.

RELATED MAJOR AT CSU

POLITICAL SCIENCE

MAJOR COURSE GUIDES

THE MAJOR COURSE GUIDE FOR POLITICAL SCIENCE IS AVAILABLE AT:  political science