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POLITICAL SCIENCE

         

The undergraduate political science major is designed to give students a well-rounded background in the social sciences and to prepare them for a variety of fields that require a thorough knowledge of politics. These fields include law, government service (federal, state, local), teaching, business, publishing, social service, and others. The department also offers graduate work leading to the master's degree.

Department web site: http://tecn.rutgers.edu/politicalscience/


SAMPLE OCCUPATIONS
Urban/Regional Planner
Public Administrator/Manager
Legal Assistant
Writer/Author
Probation/Parole Officer
International trade Specialist
Foreign Service Officer
Consumer Advocate
Government Intelligence Analyst
Researcher
Congressional Aide
Lobbyist
Politician
International Organization Official
FBI Agent
Presidential Advance Person
Newspaper/Magazine Journalist
Political Scientist
Public Relations Specialist
Teacher, Arts/Humanities
Radio/TV Announcer
Public Opinion Interviewer
International Banker
Community Relations Director
Market Research Analyst
Underwriter
Consultant
Foreign Correspondent
Peace Corps/VISTA Worker

Organizations who have hired Rutgers-Newark Graduates:
Essex Vicinage Probation Division
Federal Bureau of Investigations
Public Defender Service for D.C.
National Organization of Women
Central Intelligence Agency
City of New York Department of Consumer Affairs
Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Asian Pacific American Institute
Office of the Public Defender of New Jersey
The Kettering Foundation
Program for Women and Families
National Association of Latino Elected & Appointed Officials
State of New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs
United States Department of State
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