What Can You Do With An Undergraduate Degree in Political Science?
Political Science Related Skills
- Ability to Develop & Market Ideas
- Analytical & Critical Thinking
- Computer Literacy
- Decision Making
- Energetic & Outgoing
- Global Awareness
- High Level of Stamina
- Interact with a Diverse Population
- Interest in Political Issues
- Leadership
- Oral & Written Communication
- Organized
- Passionate & Ambitious
- Persuasion
- Research Skills
- Teamwork Skills
- Understanding of Government
- Works Well Under Pressure
Related Entry-Level Career Titles
- Administrative Assistant
- Anti-Discrimination Worker
- Auditor
- Campaign Staffer/Volunteer
- Community Development Associate
- Congressional Page
- Consumer Activist
- Emergency Response Manager
- Ethics Investigator
- Foreign Service Officer
- Government Worker
- Legislative Aide
- Lobbyist
- Management Analyst
- Municipal Clerk
- Peace Worker
- Personnel Coordinator
- Political Action Committee Professional
- Poliltical Party Staffer
- Pollster
- Press Assistant
- Research Assistant
- Victim Advocate
- Women鈥檚 Rights Activist
Employers of Political Science Majors
- Colleges/Universities
- Government Agencies
- Law Firms
- Lobbying/Special Interest Groups
- News Networks
- Newspaper Publishers
- Not-For-Profit Organizations
- Political Campaigns & Offices
- Think Tanks
- Unions
Job Posting Sites
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Career Planning Links
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