Return to Tools for Exploring Careers Government Career Pathways with . . . Government Students majoring in government will engage in the systematic study of government and of political structures, processes, and policies, utilizing institutional, quantitative, historical, and philosophical approaches. This diverse field encompasses American government, political theory, international relations, and comparative government. Through the development of writing, analytical and critical thinking skills, the government major will be prepared for jobs in and out of government. Government jobs exist at the federal, state and local levels.
Positions are also available in nonprofit organizations and the business sector.
A major in government is a strong background for advanced study in a variety of fields, including law, political science, history, and public policy. The study of Government allows for the development of a core set of skills sought after by employers in a wide range of occupational settings. A sampling of representative skills and abilities follows. The list was compiled from information on Georgetown graduates and from national data. Return to Tools for Exploring Careers History Career Pathways with . . .