Political science graduates can have careers in a wide variety of fields, including business, government, media, nonprofits, law, and higher education. Students will gain skills and strengths in analytics, critical thinking, and verbal and written communication much desired in a variety of employment opportunities.
Degree: B.A./B.S. in Political Science
Career Options(Some occupations may require further education/licensure) |
Professional/Graduate Programs:
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Where have OSU-Cascades students participated in experiential learning (internships/research/etc.)?
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Where are OSU Political Science alumni working?(Data obtained from LinkedIn (Link is external)) |
State of Oregon, Director of Legislative Policy and Research |
Job Search
In addition to our general job, internship, and volunteer search resources, below are some industry specific resources to help you search for opportunities in political science. Don't forget the important process of researching employers and networking with professionals in companies/organizations that you are interested in.
Niche Boards
American Political Science Association (Link is external)
Foundation List (Link is external)
Nonprofit Association of Oregon (Link is external)
Political Job Hunt (Link is external)
TraverseJobs (Link is external)
Idealist (Link is external)
National Nonprofits (Link is external)
Council of Nonprofits (Link is external)
HigherEdJobs (Link is external)
USA Jobs (Link is external)
U.S. Department of State (Link is external)
Graduate School
In addition to our general Graduate/Professional School resources, utilize the following resources for researching advanced degrees in political science.
American Bar Association – Approved Law Schools (Link is external)
Professional Associations
Involvement in professional associations can expand your network, keep you up to date on current trends in the field, and give you access to additional job and internship opportunities.
- American Bar Association (Link is external)
- American Political Science Association (Link is external)
- American Sociological Association (Link is external)
- Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (Link is external)
- International Association for Political Science Students (Link is external)
Additional Resources
Career Development Center
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