Politics
- General Overview
- What can you do with a Politics POE?
- Related Occupations
- Employers
- Enhancing Employability
- Graduate School
- Related Organizations
- Juniata College Career Resource Material
General Overview
Political science is the study of governments - their procedures and policies - and the political behavior of citizens and officials. It focuses on the structure and function of government and the necessity for human social order. Political science study attempts to provide the student with a better understanding of political parties, interest groups, international relationships, public law, public administration, liberty, freedom, justice, and power. Major sub-branches include political theory and philosophy, comparative government, American government and politics, public administration, international relations, and political behavior. The breadth of a political science degree provides a foundation for careers in many fields.- Political science is the study of governments - their procedures and policies - and the political behavior of citizens and officials. It focuses on the structure and function of government and the necessity for human social order. Political science study attempts to provide the student with a better understanding of political parties, interest groups, international relationships, public law, public administration, liberty, freedom, justice, and power. Major sub-branches include political theory and philosophy, comparative government, American government and politics, public administration, international relations, and political behavior. The breadth of a political science degree provides a foundation for careers in many fields.
What can you do with a P.O.E. of Politics?
Sample Job Titles:
Bachelor's Degree/Entry Level
- lobbyist assistant/campaign associate
- paralegal assistant
- international business
- political science teacher
- political campaign manager
- foreign service officer
Further Education or Experience Often Required
- labor relations specialist
- legislative coordinator
- public relations officer
- lawyer
- broadcast journalist
- political representative
Related Occupations
- anthropologist
- city manager
- diplomat
- FBI/CIA agent
- hospital administrator
- judge
- labor relations specialist
- parole/probation officer
- school administrator
- urban planner
Some Employers of Politics POEs:
- consulting firms
- colleges/universities
- public/international affairs offices
- private/public interest groups
- campaign management firms
- state/federal government
- non-profit organizations
- business & industry
- political parties
- news media
Enhancing Employability
- Participate in internships; volunteer work; summer, part-time, full-time employment
- Develop strong computer, research, foreign language and business management skills
- Develop oral communication and presentation skills
- Maintain professional network of contacts - utilize the Juniata Career Team (J.C.T.)
What if I want to go to graduate school?
Resources available at the Career Services Office:
- Selecting and Applying to Graduate and Professional School handout
- GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT forms and bulletins
- Pre-Law school materials
- Pre-Medical school materials
- Graduate School Books including:
- Peterson's Guides to Graduate Study
- Official Guide to MBA Programs
- Official Guide to Financing Your MBA
- Financing Graduate School
- Free Money for Graduate School
- Worldwide Graduate Scholarship Directory
- Attend a Graduate School Planning Workshop
- Computerized practice standardized admission tests
Related Organizations:
- Academy of Political Science
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1274
New York, NY 10115-0012
212/870-2500 or www.psqonline.org - American Political Science Association
1527 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
202/483-2512 or www.apsanet.org/ - American Academy for Political and Social Science
3937 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215/386-4594 - Office Congressional Directory
United States Congress
United States Capitol, Room, HT-1
Washington, DC 20515
202/225-2240 - American Association of Political Consultants
900 2nd Street, NE, Suite 217
Washington, DC 20002
202/371-9585
Juniata College Career Resource Materials
- Almanac of American Employers
- American Jobs Abroad
- The Complete Guide to Public Employment
- Directory of Federal Jobs and Employers
- Emerging Careers: New Occupations for the Year 2000 and Beyond
- Find a Federal Job Fast
- Good Works
- Government Job Finder
- The Harvard College Guide to Careers in Government and Politics
- Hoover's Handbook of Emerging Companies
- Jobs and Careers with Non-Profit Organizations
- Metropolitan Washington Job Bank
- National Trade and Professional Associations of the United States
- Opportunities in Law Careers
- Opportunities in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Careers
- Peterson's Hidden Job Market
- Washington Information Directory
and more....
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