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Contact Information

Ms. Lianna Stewart, Department Secretary
Department of Government and Political Affairs
Millersville University
Fulton House – North George Street
P.O. Box 1002
Millersville, PA 17551-0302

lianna.stewart@millersville.edu

Phone: (717) 872-3550
Fax: (717)-871-2133

What are my career options once I have my degree in government?

A bachelor's degree in government and political affairs can lead to exciting careers in federal, state and local governments; law; business; international organizations; nonprofit associations and organizations; campaign management and polling; journalism; precollegiate education; electoral politics; research and university and college teaching.

Political science majors gain analytical skills, administrative competence and communication abilities that are valued in a wide spectrum of potential career areas.

A short list of examples of careers for Political Scientists:

• Activist, Advocate/Organizer
• Administration, Corporate, Government, Non-Profit, etc.
• Archivist, Online Political Data
• Budget Examiner or Analyst
• Attorney
• Banking Analyst or Executive
• Campaign Operative
• Career Counselor
• CIA Analyst or Agent
• City Planner
• City Housing Administrator
• Congressional Office/Committee Staffer
• Coordinator of Federal or State Aid
• Communications Director
• Corporate Analyst
• Corporate Public Affairs Advisor
• Corporate Economist
• Corporate Manager
• Corporate Information Analyst
• Corporate Adviser for Governmental Relations
• Corporate Executive
• Corporation Legislative Issues Manager
• Customs Officer
• Editor, Online Political Journal
• Entrepreneur
• Federal Government Analyst
• Financial Consultant
• Foreign Service Officer
• Foundation President
• Free-lance writer
• High School Government Teacher
• Immigration Officer
• Information Manager
• Intelligence Officer
• International Agency Officer
• International Research Specialist
• Issues Analyst, Corporate Social Policy Div.
• Journalist
• Juvenile Justice Specialist
• Labor Relations Specialist
• Legislative Analyst / Coordinator
• Lobbyist
• Management Analyst
• Mediator
• Plans and Review Officer, USIA
• Policy Analyst
• Political Commentator
• Pollster
• Public Affairs Research Analyst
• Public Opinion Analyst
• Publisher
• Research Analyst
• State Legislator
• Survey Analyst
• Systems Analyst
• Teacher
• University Administrator
• University Professor
• Urban Policy Planner
• Web Content Editor

Contact the Government and Political Affairs department at (717)-872-3550.

Careers and the Study of Political Science: A Guide for Undergraduates, 6th ed. (Washington, D.C.: American Political Science Association, 2003).