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What Can I do With a Major in Political Science

Enter the Department of Occupational Titles (nine digit code) or job title
 to access detailed information on these positions at the
 Occupational Information Network O*Net site.

 

Congressional District Aid (209.362.030) Lobbyist (165.017.010)
Director Consumer Affairs (188.117.050) Probation/parole Officer
Foreign Service Officer Public Administration Manager
Intelligence Specialist (059.267.014) Special Agent (375.167.042)
International Trade Specialist Urban/Regional Planner
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Writer/Author

If you have certain other skills, the following positions may also be possibilities
 

Foreign Exchange Dealer (186.117.082) Radio/TV announcer
Newspaper/Magazine Journalist Teacher, Social Studies
Police, Community Relations (375.137.018) Bureau Chief (132.067.010)
Political Scientist * Consultant (189.117.050)
Public Opinion Interviewer Marketing Research Analyst
Public Relations Specialist Underwriter

*Additional Training/Experience probably necessary


 

Print Resources Available in the Advising Center

College Majors & Careers: A Resource Guide for Effective Life Planning
Career Choices for Students of Political Science and Government
Opportunities in Federal Government Careers
Opportunities in State and Local Government
Law Enforcement Career Starter
Careers in Journalism
Opportunities in Insurance Careers


Print Resources Available in the CCSU Library Reference Department

Career Information Center, Volume 12, Public & Community Services
The Book of U.S. Government Jobs, Dennis Damp
Public Administration Career Directory
Guide to Careers in World Affairs
International Jobs

 

Advising Center Resources

An in-house career resource library
People to talk to about careers & plans
Self -assessment
Volunteer opportunities and internships
Career exploration workshops & seminars
SIGI+, a computerized career information system,
Graduate school information

1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050  860.832.CCSU or toll free instate 1-888-733-2278


 
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