What Can You Do With A Major In Political Science?  

Political Science is the study of the government and its systems, organizations, and processes at different levels and cultures. People in this field study the actions of the government, political parties, and revolutionary events, as well as the public's opinions and the decision-making processes involving politics. Others may conduct academic research, writing or teaching, or work on applied problems for federal agencies

Tracks

American Politics 
Fast Track to MPA
General Political Science
International Relations and Comparative Politics
Public Law
Public Administration and Public Policy 

Some Related Career Titles

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Typical Employers/Work Settings

Beginning Salary Range:

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Summer 2011 Salary Survey, beginning salaries for graduates with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, start at about $47,500 a year.

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Links To Professional Associations

Professional Associations are important to explore because many offer student memberships and can give you access to other professionals and their experiences, research, convention or workshop opportunities, professional development and most importantly job databases.
American Bar Association
American Political Science Association
American Society for International Law
American Society for Public Administration
 

Job Search Information

National Organizations or Databases
http://federaljobs.net/employme.htm
http://www.govcentral.com/
http://www.lawjobs.com/
http://www.policeemployment.com/
http://www.pse-net.com/
http://www.publicservicecareers.org/
http://www.usajobs.gov/
http://www.usdoj.gov/06employment/06_1.html 

http://www.uspirg.org
Local Organizations or Databases
http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/employment/index.shtml
http://www.myflorida.com/ 

Graduate Schools

Local Programs - Master of Arts in Political Science and other related programs
 University of North Florida
Florida Atlantic University
Florida International University
Florida State University
University of Central Florida
University of Miami
University of South Florida
University of West Florida
Other resources for graduate program research
http://www.gradschools.com/
http://www.petersons.com/
http://www.princetonreview.com/  

http://www.politicalsciencedegree.com- browse extensive listings of schools offering Political Science degrees.

Link To UNF Program

The  College of Arts and Sciences  at the University of North Florida offers a Bachelor of Arts in  Political Science.  

Holland Codes

American Politics- Social; Enterprising; Investigative (SEI)
Politicial Science-General - Investigative; Artistic; Social (IAS)
International Relations/comparative Politics- Investigative; Artistic; Social (IAS)
Public Law- Enterprising; Investigative; Artistic (EIA)
Public Administration and Public Policy- Social; Enterprising; Investigative (SEI)