Yes! You can get a job with a political science or public administration degree. Political science prepares individuals for active citizenship, for careers in public affairs, and for advanced study in the social sciences and law. Students of political science learn to be observers of political behavior in our own country and around the world. Training in systematic analysis and problem solving equip political science majors for many different types of government and private positions in fields/areas such as legislature, the courts, civil service, citizen groups, banking, business administration, urban planning, and education.
Career Possibilities
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Admissions officer
Administrative assistant
Arbitrator
Assistant city manager
Assistant public defender*
Assistant to party committees
Business & Industry
Campaign consultant Congressional aide
Conciliator
Court administrator*
Criminal Justice Concentration
Director, industrial relations
Economic risks analyst
Education
Election officer
Employment interviewer
Foreign service officer
Friend of the court*
Government treasury officer
Intelligence specialist
Intergovernmental relations officer
International administrator
International Exchanges
Law
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Law enforcement officer*
Legal investigator
Legislative analyst
Loan officer
Media elections analyst
Organizational behavior specialist
Paralegal research assistant*
Parole officer*
Political Parties & Civic Groups
Probation officer
Program evaluator
Program manager
Public affairs officer
Public opinion pollster
Public personnel specialist
Public policy analyst
Public policy maker
Research analyst
Research assistant
Security consultant
Senatorial staff member
State, Local, & National Government
Survey research consultant
Systems analyst*
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*May require additional preparation
Sample of Organizations Employing OU Political Science Graduates
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Governor John Engler, Executive Offices
Oakland County Executive Offices
Michigan State Legislature (as legislators and staff)
The Ford Foundation
Kelley Services, Government Relations Office
Oxford Township Treasurer's Office
City of Southfield
City of Detroit
City of Warren
State of Michigan
Michigan State Police
36th District Court of Michigan
General Motors Corporation
Ford Motor Corporation
Beaumont Hospital
Health Alliance Plan
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan
The Judson Center
Oakland University