Law & Policy, Government & Public Administration

Political science strives to promote the understanding of politics. Students study systems of government, political theory, and the intersection of politics with race and culture. Students learn to analyze local, national, and international government systems and prepare to become engaged and active citizens. Students who major in political science prepare for an array of career paths in government, law, business, public service, and more.

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16 tips for public administration majors who are mapping their careers

Career mapping is the process of strategically planning your professional journey by identifying potential career paths, the skills you’ll need, and the steps to reach your long-term goals. For public administration majors, career mapping is especially important because the field …

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You Can Do Anything With a Law Degree. Sort of.

There's a well-worn adage that “You can do anything with a law degree.” Well, that's technically true. You can write a novel with a law degree, but you could just as easily write one without attending law school. You can …

Counterpoint: You Can Do Anything With a Law Degree

Editor's note: After posting my most recent blog post You Can Do Anything With a Law Degree. Sort of. to Twitter, Anusia Gillespie (of search firm BANAVA) disagreed with my stance, arguing, inter alia, that a J.D. gets you in …