Political Science is a versatile degree that will prepare students for making an impact on the world. Our programs teach research, communication, and data analysis skills that can be applied to both private and public sectors. We also offer a strong pre-law program, three different internships (local, state, and national levels), and we’re the only state school that is a member of Eurosim- a consortium of European Union Simulations.
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Recommendations for Political Science majors.
Explore a career in Political Science and uncover the career paths for majors.
TAKE a Career Interest Survey
ATTEND Part-time Job Festival, Careers for the Common Good Fair, Undergraduate Research and Internship Day, and Majors and Minors Fair in fall
ACCESS Career Services resources any time
ORDER business cards from Career Services
EARN good grades and find mentors
CONSIDER joining the Political Science/Pre-Law Club or Eurosim, and connect with upperclassmen
Plan a course of action, acquire the proper tools, and learn more about career possibilities for Political Science majors.
ATTEND Part-time Job Festival (Fall), Careers for the Common Good Fair (Fall), or Annual Jobs and Internship Fair (Spring).
INCREASE your awareness of interesting career fields by interviewing and job shadowing
VOLUNTEER with the Office of Community Development
PREPARE a resume and have Career Services review the draft
CONSIDER studying abroad, selecting unusual minor, or aiming for the President’s Volunteer Service Award
ATTEND Scholar’s Day
APPLY for the Washington DC Internship semester, the NYC alumni trip, or the summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP).
APPLY for scholarships
Expand on your qualifications and achievements. Complete an internship and engage in other interesting experiences.
CONTACT Susan Orr about a Washington, D.C. internship, New York State Assembly internship, or a Public Service internship
ATTEND Law Day in the fall
APPLY for the Cabinet Internship Program
ATTEND Careers for the Common Good Fair (Fall), Annual Jobs and Internship Fair (Spring), or Rochester Area Teacher Recruitment Day (Spring)
HAVE a professional photo taken at the Annual Jobs and Internships Fair
TRANSFER student or new major? Take a career interest survey, order business cards from Career Services, join Handshake, and create a resume
PRESENT at one of the research conferences
APPLY for scholarships
DEVISE an “elevator pitch”
Prepare for your new career journey. Sharpen up your employment documents, practice networking and interviewing techniques.
COMPLETE first or second internship
DELIVER a presentation at Scholars Day
LOOK into a graduate schools and take qualifying exams
ATTEND Part-time Job Festival (Fall), Careers for the Common Good Fair (Fall), Annual Jobs and Internship Fair (Spring)
REVIEW/UPDATE all social media accounts
HAVE a professional photo taken at the Annual Jobs and Internships Fair
