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Political
Science
The
program of courses offered by the Political Science Department is designed
to enable students to acquire an understanding of political processes,
governmental institutions, and theories of politics.
As one of the liberal arts, political science enables students to develop
skills in communication and analytic problem solving that are useful in
a wide variety of careers, including business. More specifically, the
major in political science prepares students for the study of law, graduate
programs in political science or public administration or for careers
in government, politics, the non-profit sector, or teaching.
Required
Courses for the Political Science Major
Transferable
Skills
Some information
taken from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio College of Arts and Science
Advising Office
| Analytical |
Communication |
Grasping
of complex laws or case histories
Isolating the specific from the general
Translating theory into action
Planning and administering programs
Organizing ideas/materials/objects
Reviewing/evaluating projects or ideas Comparing/compiling research
reports |
Effective/persuasive
speaking
Writing reports/articles
Explaining data analysis
Simplifying complex data
Editing/proofreading materials
Maintaining records/tabulating data
Interviewing
Informing/explaining ideas
Describing and evaluating issues/problems/events |
| Quantitative |
Analyzing
data
Developing research designs
Collecting and organizing data
Knowledge of survey research methods |
Career
Opportunities
Some
information taken from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio College of Arts
and Science Advising Office
| State,
Local and National Government |
Business/Industry |
Foreign
service officer
International administrator
Government treasury officer
Election officer
Political geographer
Intelligence specialist
Assistant city manager
Public policy maker
Commissioner public worker
Civil preparedness officer
Intergovernmental relations officer
Law enforcement officer
Job developer |
Sales
representative/executive
Program manager
Quality control specialist
Director, industrial relations
Research analyst
Public affairs officer
Organizational behavior
specialist
Fund-raising specialist
Customer service representative |
| Education |
Political
Parties and Civic Groups |
Teacher
Admissions officer
Research assistant
Administrative assistant |
Public
opinion pollster
Survey research consultant
Congressional aide
Senatorial staff member
Media elections analyst
Assistant to party committees
Campaign consultant
Lobbyist |
| Law |
General |
Legislative
analyst
Paralegal research assistant
Assistant public defender
Court administrator
Conciliator
Arbitrator
Welfare specialist
Legal investigator
Parole officer
Corrections officer
Probation office |
Reporter
Administrative assistant
Research assistant
News analyst/editor
Publisher |
On
Campus Sources for More Information
Internet
Sources for More Information on Political Science Careers
American
Political Science Association
Government
and Political Resources
Political
Resources
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