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What kind of job can I get with a degree in Public Policy?

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Highlighted Jobs

  • Campaign Worker
  • City Manager
  • International Market Researcher
  • Diplomat
  • Executive Search Consultant
  • Journalist
  • Congressional Researcher
  • Financial Planner
  • Intelligence Agent
  • Political Correspondent
  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Human Rights Advocate
  • Urban Policy Planner

Other Potential Fields

  • Public Relations
  • News Programming
  • Policy Analysis
  • Human Rights
  • Campaign Management
  • Prosecution
  • Foreign Service
  • Legislative, Executive or Judicial Services
  • Local and State Government
  • Federal Government
  • Law
  • Politics
  • International Affairs
  • Business
  • Non-Profit
  • Media
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Public Policy Internships and Jobs

The Center for Career and Professional Development 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!

Graduate School

FACT ABOUT CONTINUING ED

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

  • EX GRADUATE UNIVERSITY
  • EX COL 2 GRAD UNIVERSITY

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(240) 895-2169
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