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Career Center
Cal State San Marcos
Craven Hall 1400
San Marcos CA 92096-0001
TEL 760.750.4900
FAX 760.750.3142
OFFICE
HOURS:
Mon - Thurs 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 3 pm
DROP-IN HOURS:
Mon - Thurs 12 pm - 1
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Political
science is the study of governments - their procedures and policies -
and the political behavior of citizens and officials. Governments might
include nation states, international organizations or the sub-units of
government such as counties, states, provinces etc. Power and conflict
are frequent topics of study but so are the means used to make
collective and policy decisions such as elections and legislative
voting. In studying these topics, political scientists use
philosophical, historical and legalistic and quantitative methods.
Students of
political science will develop the ability to conceptualize, to think
analytically, and to communicate effectively. Thus, it provides good
preparation for law school or administration, urban affairs, and other
social sciences. Frequent areas of employment following graduation
include teaching, public relations, government service at the federal,
state or local level, lobbying with interest groups or business, policy
research, journalism, and campaign work (polling, media relations etc.).
In addition, a large number of graduates go into business- marketing,
personnel, advertising, banking and finance. Another career avenue is
with non-profit agencies who are frequently the recipients of contract
to perform services funded by government. Relatively few students are
hired as "political scientist" since few jobs specifically call for this
specialization. Graduates with computer skills or training in a
specialized policy area or policy analysis in general are most likely to
find government jobs.
Career Sources and Professional
Organizations
Sample Job Titles
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Campaign
Associate |
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Labor Relations
Specialist |
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Foreign Service
Officer |
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Lawyer |
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International
Business |
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Legislative
Coordinator |
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Legislative
Correspondent |
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Political
Representative |
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Paralegal |
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Public
Relations Officer |
Enhancing Employability
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