Careers in Political Science

What can I do with this major?

Sample job titles of CSB/SJU Political Science alums:

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, Hennipen 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 the CSB/SJU XPD Resource Centers 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.