Careers in Political Science

What can I do with a major in Political Science?

Students develop critical skills in research, analysis, communication, and leadership, preparing them for careers in public service, government, law, international affairs, advocacy, journalism, and beyond. Whether working as policy analysts, legislative aides, diplomats, campaign managers, or pursuing graduate studies, Boise State political science graduates are equipped to make a real impact.

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Sample Occupations and Work Settings by Emphasis

Emphasis	Sample Occupations	Sample Work Settings
American Government and Public Policy	Arbitrator (Labor) Campaign Manager/Assistant City Manager Customs Worker: Agent/Investigator Director: Planning, Evaluation Research Environmental Occupations Financial Analyst Intelligence Specialist Internal Auditor Journalist Lawyer Legislative Analyst Lobbyist Military Officer Personnel and Labor Relations Manager Police/Detective Special Agent Urban and Regional Planner	Central Intelligence Agency Civil Associations Correctional Institutions Court System (Federal, State, Local) Defense Drug Enforcement Agency Educational Institutions Federal Labor Relations Board Housing and Urban Development Import/Export Companies Labor Unions Lottery/Gaming Agencies Non-Profit Public Service Agencies Political Action Committees Political Canidates Foreign Service
International Relations	Arbitrator (Labor) Campaign Manager/Assistant City Manager Customs Worker: Agent/Investigator Director: Planning, Evaluation Research Environmental Occupations Foreign Service Officer Government Analyst Government Occupations Intelligence Specialist Internal Auditor Journalist Lawyer Lobbyist Military Officer Personnel and Labor Relations Manager Political Scientist Public Administrators Public Policy Planner Special Agent Urban and Regional Planner	Central Intelligence Agency Civil Associations Correctional Institutions Court System (Federal, State, Local) Defense Drug Enforcement Agency Educational Institutions Environmental Protection Agency Housing and Urban Development Import/Export Companies Labor Unions Lottery/Gaming Agencies Non-Profit Public Service Agencies Political Action Committees Political Canidates Federal Bureau of Investigation
Political Science, Social Science, Secondary Education	Arbitrator (Labor) Campaign Manager/Assistant City Manager Customs Worker: Agent/Investigator Environmental Occupations Foreign Service Officer Government Analyst Government Occupations Intelligence Specialist Internal Auditor Journalist Lawyer Lobbyist Legislative Analyst Political Scientist Public Administrators Public Policy Planner Special Agent Urban and Regional Planner	Civil Associations Correctional Institutions Court System (Federal, State, Local) Defense Educational Institutions Environmental Protection Agency Federal Labor Relations Board Import/Export Companies Labor Unions Lottery/Gaming Agencies Non-Profit Public Service Agencies Foreign Service Political Candidates Federal Bureau of Investigation
Public Law and Political Philosophy	Arbitrator (Labor) Campaign Manager/Assistant City Manager Customs Worker: Agent/Investigator Director: Planning, Evaluation Research Environmental Occupations Foreign Service Officer Government Analyst Government Occupations Intelligence Specialist Journalist Lawyer Lobbyist Legislative Analyst Political Scientist Public Administrators Public Policy Planner Special Agent Military Officer Personnel and Labor Relations Manager	Correctional Institutions Court System (Federal, State, Local) Defense Educational Institutions Environmental Protection Agency Federal Labor Relations Board Drug Enforcement Agency Labor Unions Lottery/Gaming Agencies Non-Profit Public Service Agencies Political Action Committees Foreign Service Political Candidates Federal Bureau of Investigation