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Careers in Political Science

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What kind of jobs can I get with a degree in Political Science?

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Potential Fields

  • Public Relations
  • Human Rights
  • Foreign Service
  • Legislative, Executive, or Judicial Services
  • Local and State Government
  • Federal Government
  • Law
  • Politics
  • International Affairs
  • Business
  • Non-Profit
  • Media

Potential Jobs

  • News Programming
  • Policy Analyst
  • Campaign Manager
  • Legislative Aide
  • Prosecutor or Public Defender
  • Foreign Service Officer
  • Community Organizer
  • Non-Profit Program Coordinator
  • Legal Assistant or Paralegal
  • Public Affairs Specialist
  • Advocacy or Lobbying Associate

Graduate School

SMCM Alumni with Political Science Degrees have gone on to pursue graduate degrees at the following universities:

  • University of District of Columbia
  • Temple University
  • University of Baltimore School of Law
  • George Washington University
  • The University of Texas
  • University of Oklahoma
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Pre-Law Advising

At St. Mary’s College of Maryland, we offer a dedicated Pre-Law Advising Program that pairs rigorous coursework in critical thinking, writing, and analytical reasoning with faculty mentorship and tailored LSAT prep support.

Political Science Internships and Jobs

The Office of Career Development and Community Engagement helps students gain valuable job experience through internships year-round. We offer resources to help you find the right opportunity and can guide you through the process of earning academic credit for your internship. If you’re considering an internship or want to explore earning credit, be sure to connect with our Internship Coordinator before getting started!

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240-895-2119
Kent Hall

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