Political Science focuses on governmental organizations as well as the formulation and implementation of public policy. Opportunities exist for students who have interests in understanding the organizational make-up and functioning of governmental organizations, along with a desire to study contemporary issues, people and their behavior, and the law. This major is designed for students interested in public service careers including federal, state or local government, city management and urban planning, international organizations, non-profit institutions, and government relations work in private firms.

Skills Developed in this area are:

• Problem Solving
• Quantitative/Analyzing data
• Written and oral communication
• Effective/persuasive speaking
• Decision making
• Organization

Recent Internship sites for Political Science Majors:

NC Republican Party

NC Democratic Party

Mothers Again Drunk Driving

Guardian Ad Litem

District Attorney's Office

NC General Assembly

Types of Jobs held by Political Science Majors:

Law Enforcement Officer

Legislative Assistant

Campaign Staffer/Manager

Congressional Aide

Local or State Government

Lobbyist

Research Assistant

Community Relations Director

Recent Graduate School Acceptances for Political Science Majors:

New England School of Law 

Recent Places of Employment  for Political Science Majors:

US Dept of Labor, Wage and Hours Investigation 

Political Science Major Web site