Careers in Political Science
What can I do with this major?
Sample job titles of CSB/SJU Political Science alums:
| 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 |
Student Spotlights:
- William Jude '16 (Communication & Political Science), Leighton Broadcasting-KNSI Radio, MN
- Richie Podvin '16 (Political Science, Pre-Law Concentration), Victim/Witness Program Intern, Anoka County Attorney's Office
- Jacob Shawback '17 (Political Science & Hispanic Studies), Immigration Intern, Kim Hunter Law P.L.L.C.
Alum Spotlights:
- Jake Barnes '09 (Political Science), Assistant County Attorney, Wabasha County
- Anna Cron '16 (Hispanic Studies and Political Science), Volunteer Trainer, Peace Corps, Dominican Republic
- Kenna Dooley '04 (Political Science), Senior Development Associate, Mercy & Unity Hospitals Foundation
- Ian Goldsmith '13 (Political Science), Supply Chain Manager, Fulton Beer, Minneapolis, MN
- Marco Lanz '05 (Political Science), Director of Alumni and Development Relations, University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR), Rochester, MN
- Jacob Law '09 (Political Science), Exams Officer - Cambridge English Language Assessment, The Anglo Mexican Foundation - International Exams Centre
- Evan Lowder '12 (Political Science & Psychology), Postdoctoral Research Associate, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Indianapolis, IN
- Adam Leonard '05, (Peace Studies & Political Science), Registered Nurse Case Manager, Larkin Street Youth Services, San Francisco, CA
- Kate Shaughnessy '09 (Political Science), Project Management, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN
- Marcy Twete '05 (Political Science), Manager, Corporate Responsibility & Executive Director, ArcelorMittal USA Foundation
- Barbara Wagner '01 (Political Science & Economics), Chief Economist, Montana Department of Labor and Industry
- Alul Yesak '14 (Political Science & Peace Studies), Education Program Manager, Minnesota Department of Education, St. Paul, MN
To explore more of what CSB/SJU alums are doing with this major, visit the XPD Resource Centers and check out the Alum Career Network database.
Links for Political Science majors:
- CSB/SJU Political Science Department Homepage
- The American Political Science Association
- Internet Legal Resource Guide, Pre-Law Information
- National Assn. of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
- USA Jobs
Visit CSB/SJU XPD for further information about major selection and career exploration. Career coaches and student career assistants are available to assist you as you research personal interests, values, and skills.