| 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. |
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Account Executive
Attorney
Business Development
City Manager
Congressional Aide/Research
Consultant
Consumer Advocate
FBI/CIA Agent
Government Intelligence Analyst
Historic Preservationist
Historic Site Interpreter
Labor Organizer |
Law Enforcement Officer
Management Analyst
Media Analyst
Paralegal
Political Pollster
Political Scientist
Politician
Public Administration Manager
Researcher
Social Worker
Teacher
Writer/Author |
| Typical
Employers/Work Settings |
Colleges/Universities
Government Agencies
Hospitals
Public Courts
Public Services
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Beginning
Salary Range: For
more information on salaries click here
According to the National Association of
Colleges and Employers (NACE) Spring 2007 Salary Survey,
beginning salaries for graduates with a Bachelor of
Arts Degree in Political Science, start at about $32,600
a year.
Link To UNF Academic program
The Department
of Political Science and Public Administration in
the College of Arts and Sciences at The University
of North Florida offers a Bachelor
of Arts in Political Science.There are five tracks
under Political Science:
-General Political Science
-American Politics
-International Relations and Comparative Politics
-Public Law
-Public Administration and Public Policy
Links
to Professional Associations
American
Political Science Association
Political
Science People and Professional Associations
Professional
Associations and Sections
Political
Science Associations
Southern Political
Science Association
American Society
for Public Administration
International
Political Economy Network
National
Political Science Honor Society
Required
Skills
-Interpersonal Skills
-Critical Thinking skills
-Written Communication skills
-Verbal Communication skills
Graduate
School Information
http://www.gradschools.com-Comprehensive
website for graduate school information
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Peterson's Guides to graduate schools
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