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POLITICAL SCIENCE CAREER OUTLOOK
Political Science Career Outlook
Some graduates work in the U.S. Foreign Service; as policy analysts/aides in Congress or state legislatures; and some are elected to those bodies. Alternate careers can be found in linking business interests and the legislative arena. The Political Science major provides students with the background and skills necessary to gain employment in a relevant profession or to continue their studies in graduate degree programs in political science, social science, urban planning or in professional schools. It is also a good precursor to staff, manager or policy-analyst positions in local, state and federal government.
In addition, a Political Science degree is a recognized qualification for many careers in business (for profit and nonprofit) and industry, particularly as firms become more global in scope. Some graduates may work in bi-national, cross-border positions linking U.S. and Mexican businesses, Arizona-Sonora local government, or local community groups on both sides of the border. Some students view a degree in Political Science as a valuable gateway to law school. Many use the degree as a basis for further study in such applied fields as urban affairs/urban and regional planning, public administration, public policy or community development.
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