Scholars of American government are known as political scientists. A
background in political science generally and American government specifically is
useful in many different fields.
Public Policy
Government policy affects nearly everything that we do, so public policy
experts can work in a variety of areas:
- Issue advocate
- Government official
- Activist
- City planner
- Legislative analyst
Campaigns
Many political science majors spend time working on campaigns, which can
lead to one of several careers in politics:
- Pollster
- Event organizer
- Public opinion analyst
- Communications director
Law and Law Enforcement
Many students of political science go on to choose one of the following
careers in law and law enforcement:
- Attorney
- Judge
- Police officer
- Parole officer
- FBI or CIA agent
- Prison administrator
Business
Although political science does not deal directly with business matters,
it does teach the analytical and data interpretation skills needed for many
careers in the private sector. Political scientists interested in working in
business might take the following kinds of jobs:
- Bank executive
- Career counselor
- Corporate economist
- Government relations manager
- Management analyst
- Systems analyst
Education
Many political scientists earn a PhD and do specialized research and
scholarship at a “think tank.” Still others may choose one of the following jobs
:
- Professor
- High school teacher
- Educational curriculum developer
- Journal editor
This list covers just a few of the careers open to students of political
science majors. As you will see in your studies of political science, the
discipline teaches many skills, including critical thinking and analytical
reasoning, which can be applied in many fields.
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