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Why Choose Political Science?
Students in any other major benefit from a minor in political science. The minor is especially helpful if you are a journalism student, a business student interested in international business and finance, a student in education, or if you are pursuing a career where a basic understanding of political institutions and processes would strengthen other program interests. Completion of the approved minor is certified on your official transcript upon graduation.
Careers
Political science graduates go on to a wide variety of careers, including the law, campaign management and lobbying, in government agencies, as well as governmental and non-governmental organizations, non-profits, and the private sector.
- Activist
- Administration and Policy Development
- Advisor to Chairman, State Energy Agency
- Archivist, Online Political Data
- Assistant Chief of Police
- Assistant Budget Examiner
- Assistant Deputy Secretary to Governor
- Assistant District Attorney
- Attorney
- Bank Vice-President, International Division
- Campaign Manager
- Career Counselor
- Chief of Staff, Committee, US. House of Reps.
- Chief, State General Govt. Services Office
- CIA Employee
- City Project Coordinator
- City Housing Administrator
- City’s Coordinator of Federal and State Aid
- Commissioner, State Dept. of Human Resources
- Communications Director
- Corporate International Analyst
- Corporate Public Affairs Advisor
- Corporate Economist
- Corporate Mgr. Of Environmental/Reg. Affairs
- Corporate Information Manager
- Corporate Sr. Adviser for Govt’l. Relations
- Corporate Vice-President/Account Executive
- Corporation’s Legislative Issues Manager
- County Treasurer
- County Council member
- Country Desk Specialist, Peace Corps
- Deputy Secretary of Administration, State
- Department of Welfare
- Director, County Econ. Development Office
- Director, Cost Containment, Insurance Co.
- Director, Corporate Public Affairs
- Director, Development, Food Bank
- Director, Intelligence Operations
- Director, Division of Policy Studies
- Editor, Online Political Journal
- Entrepreneur
- Executive Director, Special Interest Group
- Executive Director, Presidential Library
- Federal Commission Senior Policy Analyst
- Financial Consultant
- Foundation President
- Free-lance writer
- HUD, Senior Legislative Specialist
- High School Government Teacher
- Information Manager, Corp. Planning Dept
- International Agency Officer
- International Research Specialist
- Issues Analyst, Corporate Social Policy Div.
- Journalist
- Juvenile Justice Specialist, State Justice Dept.
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Legislative Coordinator, Mayor’s Office
- Legislative Director, Education Assn.
- Lobbyist
- Management Analyst
- Manager of Political Programs
- Manager, Political Risk Division, Bank
- Market Researcher
- Mediator
- Minister for Development
- Plans and Review Officer, USIA
- Political Commentator
- Pollster
- Press Officer, U.S. Embassy
- Principal Secretary to Prime Minister
- Private Foundation Program Director
- Public Affairs Research Analyst
- Publisher
- Research Director, Advertising Firm
- Research Supervisor
- Senior Editor
- Senior Criminologist
- Senior Advisor, Department of Treasury
- Senior Public Opinion Analyst
- State Chief Purchasing Officer
- State Dept., Director, Policy and Coordination
- State Legislator
- State Personnel Officer
- Supervisor, State Department of Education
- Survey Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Television Network Director of Surveys
- U.S. Army, Strategic Planning Specialist
- U.S. Consulate, Principal Officer
- U.S. Embassy (overseas)
- University Administration
- University Dean
- University President
- University Professor
- University Registrar
- Veterans Adm. Adjudication Unit Chief
- Vice President, Consulting Firm
- Vice President, Market Research
- Web Designer or Director
- Vice President, Government Affairs, Engr. Firm
View the Political Science program profile for sample occupations, average salary, and employment projections.
Real World Experience
SPIA offers fantastic internship opportunities to students in all majors and minors. Recent internships for our students include the Ohio Statehouse, the Dayton Foundation, the YWCA, Community Geographic Information Systems and Citizen Science Research Experiences in Belize, the City of Kettering, City of Yellow Springs, and the Federal District Court.
Service is part of our school’s culture. Through service-learning, students engage with the community, and learn as participants at events, programs, and activities. The university has earned recognition from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for advancing student learning through community engagement.
Success Stories
Jacquelyn Weaver volunteered with the Peace Corps because she wanted to relate to people and help them without being motivated by money. |
Military duty during Vietnam and a long law career highlight the journey of Wright State alumnus Garrett Gall '73. |
Academics and Curriculum
View Political Science Minor program information and degree requirements in the University Catalog.
Political Science Minor Checksheet (PDF)
Admission
If you are a current student, go to the WINGS Express Major/Minor change request form or talk to your advisor about adding a minor.
