What can I do with a major in...?: Political Science

Degree:

• B.A. Political Science

Description:

"A degree in political science prepares students for a wide range of employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors, and serves as a foundation for law or graduate school."

- CNU Undergraduate Catalog

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Comparative Politics
• Critical Analysis and Thinking
• Cultural Awareness
• Data Analysis/Interpretation
• International Relations
• Knowledge of American Political System
• Oral and Written Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Policy Interpretation
• Political Theory
• Public Speaking & Presentation Skills
• Research

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