Besides university-level teaching, some graduates combine their political science major with a social studies teaching certificate, to teach in secondary schools. For more information on graduate programs and political science, visit the American Political Science Association homepage. Besides government work, political science graduates can obtain jobs working for government agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency, State Board of Education, Social Security Office, and numerous other agencies. Sometimes this can be done with an undergraduate degree, but many positions may require graduate work in public administration. For more information on public administration and government service, visit the American Society of Public Administrators homepage.
Law is a common route for many political science majors.
Political science is one of the best undergraduate majors for students who want to go law school because of its emphasis on conceptual thinking and public affairs. The American Bar Association can provide more information about law school and legal studies. Also, many public goods and services, like health care, senior citizen programs, and economic development are being provided by private agencies and businesses. Many political science majors gain employment in these fields, given their policy expertise. Examples of such employment include insurance agencies, agricultural businesses, financial institutes, and consulting firms.