Recent Central students have interned with the Cable News Network, U.S. State Department, U.S. Information Agency, United Nations and overseas at the British Parliament and the U.S. Embassy in Chile. A distinctive feature of Central's programs is its international focus. More than half of Central's political science majors participate in the college's international studies programs . Courses taken at Central's programs in Austria , Wales , England , France , Spain , the Netherlands and Mexico count towards your major. Especially popular is the Russian Studies course offered in Wales which includes a trip to Russia.
International experience is valuable when studying political systems other than our own.
To fully appreciate the culture, foreign language study is also recommended. Foreign service Job opportunities in foreign service, international management and related fields are expanding rapidly. Central has developed a unique public sector foreign service program to complement its international management and international studies majors. Dr. James Zaffiro serves as the advisor for students who seek careers with overseas government agencies, or which call for an understanding of foreign affairs to perform a job here in the United States. Extracurricular activities You'll be encouraged to participate in activities outside the department such as work with political parties, the campus radio station and newspaper, forensics, mock-trial team, student government and internships.