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’s 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
- Careers in Government – clearinghouse of information related to government jobs
- Going Global – country-specific and USA city-specific career and employment information
- GovernmentJobs.com – search engine for government jobs throughout USA
- Idealist – volunteer opportunities, nonprofit jobs, internships, and organizations
- UIS CareerConnect: UIS Career Development Center’s job posting site
- USAjobs.gov – federal government job search
Career Planning Links
- American Political Science Association– career guidance for political science
- Career OneStop is a site supported U.S. Department of Labor with great career tools/resources
- O*NET Online is the National job outlook and projections resource
- GOALS: UIS Career Development Center career development learning module
- Going Global – Leading provider of both country-specific and USA city-specific career and employment information
- U.S. Agency for International Development – Government agency providing U.S. economic and humanitarian assistance worldwide
- U.S. Department of State – Learn about foreign and civil service career opportunities. Student and intern opportunities are also featured
- UIS Political Science Department – provides an overview of their program