Political Science
Career Options for Political Science Majors

Political Science is the study of government and focuses on its structure, function, and necessary role in society. The study of Political Science provides an understanding of the concepts of liberty, freedom, justice, and political power, as well as international, national, and local political processes.

The following job titles are related to the field of Political Science. Some may require study beyond the Bachelor of Arts level. this is not a complete list of possible careers for Political Science graduates, but simply provides suggestions of potential career options. (Phifer, 1987)

 
CAREER OPTIONS
Archivist
Campaign Worker
Chamber of Commerce/City Manager
CIA Agent
Consular Officer, Diplomat
Correspondent Court Administrator
Customs Inspector
Demographer
Educator
Election Supervisor
FBI Agent, Foreign Service Officer
Geographer
Government Worker
Import-Export Officer
Intelligence Officer
International Relations Expert 		Judge, Lawyer
Labor Relations
Legislative Advocate, Lobbyist
Marine Policy Expert
Military Officer
News Reporter
Paralegal Assistant
Penologist, Parole Officer
Police Officer
Probation Officer
Political Consultant or Scientist
Politician
Public Relations Representative
Regional Planner
Tax Assessor, Title Examiner
Teacher/Professor

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Last updated Friday, November 6, 1998 at 10:20 PST.