CONTACT US:
CLA Career Services
135 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
email: cclc@umn.edu
phone: 612-624-7577
fax: 612-625-4832
hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm, M-F
CLA Career Services are offered through
the Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC)
CCLC Staff
Resource Room
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What can I do with a major in...
Politcal Science?You can do a lot with this major! Political Science majors go on to successful careers in government, law, business, academics, advocacy, politics, publishing, the arts, research, and much more.
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For information beyond what you find below, stop by our office in 135 Johnston Hall. Our popular "What Can I Do With a Major in ___?" binders are filled with information about every major in CLA. These binders are updated regularly and contain more information than we can provide here. When you visit, you can also get individual assistance as you explore majors and career paths.
Career Titles of Alumni with this Major
Below is a small sampling of CLA alumni job titles. (Individual profiles may have changed since this information was first gathered.)
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- Judge, Hennepin County District Court
- Post-Market Regulatory Compliance, Boston Scientific
- Systems Administrator, Sit Investment Associates
- Voter Persuasion & Registration, DFL Party of Minnesota
- Aide, Department of Foreign Affairs, Canada
- Attorney, Roberts & Smaby
- Attorney, private practice
- CBS Political Analyst
- Capital Campaign Coordinator, Walker Art Center
- Chief Economic Advisor to President Bill Clinton (Gene Sperling)
- City Council Aide, City of Minneapolis
- Communications Director, State of Minnesota
- E-Commerce Pioneer (Dan Grigsby)
- Executive Assistant, Congressman John Thune
- Former Vice President of the United States (Hubert H. Humphrey)
- Founder & Partner, B-Swing Web Development
- Founder and President Emeritus, Center for Reproductive Law and Policy
- Government Relations Director, Arent Fox Attorneys at Law
- IT Supplier Relationship Manager, Cargill
- Legislative Assistant, Minnesota State Senate
- Library Assistant, Robins, Kaplan, Miller and Ciresi law firm
- Peoplesoft Administrator, Accenture
- President and CEO, Global Volunteers
- Systems Analyst, TCF National Bank
- Unit Development Leader, Target Corporation
- United States Congressman (Jim Ramstad)
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Skills You Acquire with this Major
Political Science majors develop great skills
that are applicable to a wide variety of careers. These skills include:
- Verbal and written
communication skills
- Ability to formulate
clear and persuasive messages
- Listening, clarifying,
questioning and responding skills
- Ability to work well
with diverse groups
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Public Service Opportunities
If you're interested in doing volunteer work related to this major, the Career and Community Learning Center can help. Advisors at our 345 Fraser Hall office can help you find a related volunteer position. By volunteering in the community, you can work for a good cause, explore career options, gain experience, and build your professional network.
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