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What can I do with a major in Political Science?

The following list represents a sample of job titles of CSB/SJU graduates with a political science major. This list is by no means complete, but illustrates a broad range of possibilities. (Some jobs require post-baccalaureate degrees.)

Account Executive City Manager Public Relations Specialist Probation/Parole Officer
Police Officer Consultant Radio/TV Announcer/Producer Public Opinion Interviewer
Archivist Representative Foreign Correspondent Lobbyist Social Worker
FBI Agent Historic Preservationist Accountant Sales Manager
Attorney Urban Regional Planner Newspaper/Magazine Journalist Real Estate Agent
Broadcast Journalist Politician Paralegal Judge
Buyer Government Office Manager Political Scientist Underwriter
Campaign Manager      

Examples of resources available in the Career Resource Centers for Political Science majors:
Title Author

CSB

SJU

Real People Working in Government Camenson X   
The Book of US Government Jobs Damp X
Careers in Government Pitz X
Opportunities in Paralegal Careers Alice Fins X
Career Choices For Students of Law Career Associates X
Government Job Finder Lauber X
Federal Jobs for College Grads Goldenkoff/Morgan X
Opportunities in Law Enforcement James Stinchcomb X X
Great Jobs for Political Science Majors Rowh   X X
Careers in Criminology Morgan X X
Find a Federal Job Fast Krannich/Krannich X X
Careers in Political Science (Video) Career Exploration Series X X
Majoring in Law Underhill     X
Paralegal Bernard    X
Careers in Law Munekke    X
Insider Guide to Jobs on Capitol Hill Wet Feet Press    X
Internships in Law and Policy in Washington D.C. Career Education Institute    X
Opportunities in State and Local Government Careers Baxter   X
Careers in International Affairs Carland/Trucano   X
Careers and the Study of Political Science: A Guide for Undergraduates American Political Science Association   X
Nonprofits for Profit Wet Feet Press   X
Opportunities in Non-Profit Careers Paradis    X
Jobs and Careers with Non-Profit Careers Krannich/Krannich   X
Law School Admissions Advisor Kaplan    X
Federal Jobs for College Graduates Goldenkoff/Morgan    X
Government Job Finder Lauber    X
Official Guide to ABA Approved Law Schools ABA & LSAC X
Federal Jobs in Law Enforcement ARCO X
FBI Careers: The Ultimate Guide to Landing a Job as One of American's Finest Ackerman X
100 Best Careers in Crimefighting ARCO X
Careers for Legal Eagles and Other Law-and-Order Types Camenson X
So You Want to Be a Lawyer Law School Admissions Council X
Guide to American's Federal Jobs Jist X
Official Guide to U.S. Law Schools Law School Admission Council    X

CSB/SJU Political Science Department Homepage: http://www.csbsju.edu/politicalscience

Links for Political Science majors:

Visit the CSB/SJU Career Resource Centers for further information about major selection and career exploration. Career specialists and student career assistants are available to assist you as you research personal interests, values, and skills.

Areas of Employment, Employers, Strategies and Links:

Choose "Information" to find an outline of common career areas, typical employers, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities. Choose "Links" to find a list of websites that provide information about listed majors and related careers.

Keep in mind that the information sheets and websites are representative of typical career paths associated with each major and not a comprehensive list. You may want to explore information and websites from multiple majors to help you learn about a wide range of career opportunities.
 

Major

Areas of Employment, Employers and Strategies

Links

Law Information Links
Political Science & Government Information Links