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POLITICAL SCIENCE
POSSIBLE OCCUPATIONS
(Some of these occupations may require additional education and experience)
Administrative Officer/Government
Customs Inspector
Lawyer
Service
Diplomatic Officer
Lobbyist
Administrative Services
Editor/Publications
News Analyst/Editor
Arbitrator/Mediator/Conciliator
Election Supervisor
Paralegal Assistant
Archivist
Foreign-Service Officer
Parole/Probation Officer
Biographer
Government Intelligence Analyst
Political campaign organizer
Book Critic
Government Property Inspector
Political Scientist
Campaign Manager/Staff
Law Enforcement Officer
Public Relations Specialist
College/University/School Official
Government Service Executive
Research Assistant
Columnist/ Correspondent
Intelligence Specialist
Teacher/Professor
Congressional-District Aide
International Relations Specialist
Title Examiner
POSSIBLE WORK SETTINGS
Business and Industry
Campaign Headquarters
Colleges/Universities
Embassies
International Agencies
Law Firms
Local/Federal Government
Newspapers
Non-Profit organizations
Private Lobbying Groups
Self-Employed
Research Firms
Consulting Firms
Interest Groups
Corporate Public Affairs
Capitol Hill
Non-governmental
Organizations
Public and International
Affairs
SELECTED WEB RESOURCES
(Links to non-UNI Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement)
Exploring Careers
UNI Career Services
What Can I Do with a Degree in Political Science?
APSA Resources for Students
Careers in Political Science
Do I Want to be a Lawyer?
GoGovernment: Working for the Federal Government
Job Hunting
UNI Career Services – Job Board
Job Search (APSA)
NCSL Jobs Clearinghouse for State Legislatures and Public Policy
UsaJobs – Opportunities with the Federal Government
Riley Guide Jobs in Public Service and Administration
Federal Jobs.Net
NASPAA: Career Resources Links
Finding an Internship
Associations/Organizations
American Political Science Association
International Political Science Association
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
Search for more Associations
SEARCH THE INTERNET
Use keywords such as the name of the field plus careers or jobs - e.g. careers in political science or public policy jobs.
Use phrases such as what can I do with a major in … with the name of the field of interest - e.g. what can I do with a
major in political science.
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Div - 12/2015