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What to do with a Political Science Major
| Job Titles |
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| Administrative Affairs (Foreign
Affairs) |
Federal Government Management |
Peace Corps/Vista Worker |
| Anchorperson |
Fund Raiser |
Political Affairs (Foreign Service) |
| Broadcasting Journalist |
Government Affairs Specialist |
Political Consultant |
| Campaign Chairperson/Worker |
Historic Preservationist |
Political Party Chairperson |
| Central Intelligence Agency |
Intelligence Specialist |
Politician |
| Chamber of Commerce |
Journalist |
Public Opinion Researcher |
| City or Town Management |
Labor Relations Specialist |
Public Policy Maker |
| Consumer Advocate |
Lawyer |
Public Relations |
| Consular Services |
Legal Assistant |
Regional Planner |
| Diplomat |
Lobbyist |
Researcher |
| Economic Affairs (Foreign Service) |
Military Officer |
Social Service Administrator |
| Elected Official |
Non-Profit Management |
State Government Management |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation |
Paralegal |
Teacher/Professor |
*Careers mentioned above are a sample of job
titles. Some careers may require additional education and
training.
| Personal Characteristics
to be Successful |
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| Ambitious |
Objective |
Discrete |
| Articulate |
Organized |
Patient |
| Charismatic |
Outgoing |
Poised |
| Competitive |
Creative |
Responsible |
| Energetic |
Cultured |
Risk taker |
| Flexible |
Dedicated |
Tactful |
| Independent |
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| Workplace Skills |
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| Conduct and explain social science
research |
Exhibit persuasive skills |
Possess human relation skills |
| Conduct seminars |
Exude personality |
Possess leadership qualities |
| Critical thinker |
Knowledgeable of many subject areas and
diverse matters |
Provide conflict management |
| Evaluate problems and make appropriate
decisions |
Organize and interpret social,
economic, and political data |
Relate to people from varying
backgrounds |
| Exhibit oral and written communication
skills |
Possess excellent communication and
social skills |
Speak to groups |
Sources:
Phifer, P. (2000). College Majors and Careers. Chicago IL:
Ferguson Publishing Company
Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook Online
(visited July 2006):
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
Creighton University, Career
Services Web site (visited July 2006):
http://www.creighton.edu/careerservices/careerexploration/careersrelatedmajors.html
University of North Carolina at Wilmington: Career Services
(What can I do with a major in...) Web site (visited July 2006):
http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/index.htm
Johnson County Community College Web site (visited November 2007):
http://www.jccc.com
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