A major in political science is valuable preparation for a wide variety of career fields and academic pursuits.  These include law, business, and corporate positions in environmental protection, consumer affairs, and public affairs; journalism; federal and state government employment in environmental protection, criminal justice, public health, welfare, and transportation; state and local management and administration in planning, zoning, housing, human resources, environmental policy, education policy, law enforcement, and budgeting and finance; positions with nonprofit research and advocacy organizations in human rights, international development, and other concerns; management of domestic or international grass-roots development or refugee assistance organizations; and educational administration.

Career Opportunities - Political Science