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How can you use a political science degree outside of being a lawyer?
to fight for rights and get heard by congress.
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Chris’s Answer
Poli Sci is a great degree that has a wide range of applications. Ever thought of going into local or state government? You might also go into advocacy or policy for the causes that interest you. If you're more into research around certain topics, you could pursue an advanced degree in fields related to political science.
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Jacob’s Answer
A political science degree can lead to various career paths beyond law, including:
Government and Public Service: Working in legislative bodies, public administration, policy analysis, or elected office.
Nonprofit Organizations and NGOs: Engaging in policy research, program management, or community organizing.
Political Consulting and Campaign Management: Assisting with campaign strategies, research, and election management.
Public Relations and Communications: Shaping messaging and managing public image for government, political organizations, or corporations.
Research and Academia: Pursuing advanced degrees and working as researchers or professors.
Journalism and Media: Specializing in political reporting, policy analysis, or political commentary.
Business and Corporate Sector: Applying analytical skills in areas like corporate social responsibility, government relations, or policy analysis.
International Organizations and Think Tanks: Contributing to research, policy analysis, and international issues.
Remember to gain relevant experience through internships and networking to enhance your career prospects.
Government and Public Service: Working in legislative bodies, public administration, policy analysis, or elected office.
Nonprofit Organizations and NGOs: Engaging in policy research, program management, or community organizing.
Political Consulting and Campaign Management: Assisting with campaign strategies, research, and election management.
Public Relations and Communications: Shaping messaging and managing public image for government, political organizations, or corporations.
Research and Academia: Pursuing advanced degrees and working as researchers or professors.
Journalism and Media: Specializing in political reporting, policy analysis, or political commentary.
Business and Corporate Sector: Applying analytical skills in areas like corporate social responsibility, government relations, or policy analysis.
International Organizations and Think Tanks: Contributing to research, policy analysis, and international issues.
Remember to gain relevant experience through internships and networking to enhance your career prospects.
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Jerry’s Answer
I majored in Political Science and minored in history. A good combination if one were to teach Political Science which I did for thirty-eight years in higher education. Of course one must obtain advanced degrees to achieve that goal (and currently it is getting more difficult to enter such a profession due to lack of students who tend to now get into more technical professions).
I also spent fifteen months in public administration as the assistant to a bureau director. I enjoyed the time and learned a lot. I could have stayed. Good benefits and long term career opportunities. However, I enjoyed the classroom experience. Though I certainly had plenty of examples for my public administration courses.
I also did a lot of campaigning. Though, at the time, unless one spent an inordinate amount of time (meaning also prior to and after the actual campaign) working one's way into the system, it didn't look like a good career option for me. But once again, examples for my American National Government and State and Local Government courses. It wasn't time wasted.
At any rate, that's my experience. You will have to do some exploration and see where the "fit" is/
I also spent fifteen months in public administration as the assistant to a bureau director. I enjoyed the time and learned a lot. I could have stayed. Good benefits and long term career opportunities. However, I enjoyed the classroom experience. Though I certainly had plenty of examples for my public administration courses.
I also did a lot of campaigning. Though, at the time, unless one spent an inordinate amount of time (meaning also prior to and after the actual campaign) working one's way into the system, it didn't look like a good career option for me. But once again, examples for my American National Government and State and Local Government courses. It wasn't time wasted.
At any rate, that's my experience. You will have to do some exploration and see where the "fit" is/