Political Science
CSU, Chico Catalog Description
Some graduates with Political Science degrees have pursued one or more of the following occupations:
- Account Executive
- Archivist
- Border Patrol Agent
- Branch Manager
- Bureau of Diplomatic Security Agent
- Buyer
- Campaign Manager
- College Professor
- Communications Specialist
- Chief Executive
- Conservator
- Corporate Investigator
- Correctional Officer
- Crime and Intelligence Analyst
- Customs Inspector
- Deputy Marshal
- Detective
- Education Administrator
- Eligibility Worker
- FBI, ATF, DEA, and INS Agent
- Foreign Service Officer
- Insurance Adjuster
- International Trainer/HR
- Journalist
- Judge
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Lawyer
- Legislator
- Lobbyist
- Loss Prevention Agent
- Management Consultant
- Management Trainee
- Market Research Analyst
- Occupational Analyst
- Occupational Heath and Safety Specialist
- Paralegal
- Parole and Probation Officer
- Private Investigator
- Public Relations Specialist
- Real Estate Agent
- Sales Manager
- Secret Service Special Agent
- Secondary School Teacher
- Social/Community Service Manager
- Social Service Worker
- Student Services Administrator/Advisor
- Underwriter
- Urban Planner
- Writer
Important:
- Typically co-curricular activities, work experience and/or internships are essential (in addition to earning a college degree) to be competitive in the job market upon graduation.
- Some occupations may require advanced degrees and/or training (check with the Career Center regarding your target occupations).
- Please visit the Career Center (SSC 270) early in your college experience to get ideas on how to build your resume.
The Career Center recommends the following websites for researching occupational titles:
- U.S. Department of Labor(opens in new window)
- O*NET Online(opens in new window)
- California Occupational Guide(opens in new window)
- Google(opens in new window)
- Wikipedia(opens in new window)