Career Services

A virtually endless list of employment options is available to individuals with a Political Science degree. Political Science majors gain analytical skills, administrative competence, and communication abilities that are valued in a wide spectrum of potential career areas.

At UMUC, the major in Political Science focuses on fundamental principles, enduring issues of politics, forms of government, public policy, public law, and public administration from both domestic and international perspectives. It explores political, cultural, and philosophical influences on public policy and policy making. Equipped with an understanding of the role of government at local, state, and national levels in domestic and foreign settings, graduates emerge prepared to become more effective global citizens and ready to excel in rewarding careers in government service, private corporations, nonprofit organizations, education, or advanced study in law, business, journalism, or graduate school.

What’s your occupational goal? Select a career field from the list to the right to learn more.