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If it's from a top university it will probably pay off. If it is from a normal or no-name state school...can you say, "Do you want fries with your Socrates"?
I tried for a minute the MPA degree (Masters in Public Administration); there were a lot of Political Science majors there in my class. I didn't like the classes but a lot of Political Science majors go into the public sector.
If it is from a normal or no-name state school...can you say, "Do you want fries with your Socrates"?
A lot of political science majors go into the public sector especially if they secure internships in their senior year which can sometimes come easy depending on the city. The city and state will have the internship programs listed on their website and students can apply; most students end up securing a position after graduation in the public sector.
A lot of political science majors go into the public sector especially if they secure internships in their senior year which can sometimes come easy depending on the city. The city and state will have the internship programs listed on their website and students can apply; most students end up securing a position after graduation in the public sector.
This is true, but going on to get a master's of some sort (not in poli sci, usually an MPA/MPP/MA in Int'l Relations etc) is practically a de facto requirement these days.
I have a BA in Political Science from Boston College. I currently work in transportation, lol. I'm pretty much using my Poli Sci degree in lieu of a Business degree. Now, I will be flat out honest that for me, it didn't matter what my degree was in as I went to Boston College. The name has opened plenty of doors along my career path and almost no one cares what my degree was in just the fact I went there is good enough.
For most people that won't be the case (please don't take me for an elitist, it's just the truth and unless people ask me where I went to school or it has a bearing in the conversation, I don't even mention it) and what you plan to do with the degree is the most important thing. A large number of Poli Sci folks from higher tier schools use that as a stepping stone towards a law degree. Still many more use it as the first step towards a masters in several areas including Public Admin, International Relations, Business Admin, etc. I would be the first to tell you that a base Poli Sci degree is only worth about as much as the school you went to and if you hope to pursue a field in government, campaign management, etc. a higher level degree is a must to get the most out of that career path.
I had originally pursued Poli Sci as I wanted to get into government and in particular campaign management. It didn't take long before I realized I didn't have the pocket book or temperment for that line of work. I kicked around the idea of going into teaching, but ultimately landed a job at a large trucking company as an asset manager and my career went from there.
Again, think long and hard about the career choice you want. If you aren't sure a generic business degree is ultimately more useful. However, if you are thinking Law School, Poli Sci is the most common first step.
PS Before considering getting the degree if you aren't going to be attending a top 50 school look long and hard at schools that are in the top 20 for the area you want to study and failing that pick a local state university with a good reputation and broad curriculum. Like I said, the name carries you further than the degree.
This is true, but going on to get a master's of some sort (not in poli sci, usually an MPA/MPP/MA in Int'l Relations etc) is practically a de facto requirement these days.
Depends on the work environment, city, employer, etc. I don't need one (I do program administration) but when the time comes that an employer will pay for it, I'll go for it! Know co-workers and others who have pursued it and it didn't play a role in their position but it all depends on the employer and city.
Depends on the work environment, city, employer, etc. I don't need one (I do program administration) but when the time comes that an employer will pay for it, I'll go for it! Know co-workers and others who have pursued it and it didn't play a role in their position but it all depends on the employer and city.
True. Unfortunately cities aren't exactly hiring left and right with their budget issues right now.
what can you really do with a political science degree? im interested in law, but i need backup plan if that doesnt go my way.
no offense, but this is an ass backwards way of choosing a major. You should find a line of work that intersts you and base your major on that.
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