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What can I do with a BA in Political Science?

Here are many links related to careers Political Science and Public Policy, as well as other links Political Science undergraduates may find useful.

Information about career options
The American Political Science Association's "QuickLinks for Students" features many resources for Political Science undergraduates.
Cal Poly Career Services Home Page
University of Tennessee's "What Can I do with a Degree in Political Science?" page.
University of Tennessee's "What Can I do with a Degree in Public Administration?" page
Ashland University's "What Can I do with a Degree in Political Science?" (PDF)
In addition, Cal Poly's Career Resource Center Bibliography has many related resources. These are available in the Career Resource Center (Bldg. 124-Room 117).

• "Internships", 2005, Thomson Peterson
• "Making a Living While Making a Difference". Everett, Melissa, 1999
• "Careers in Nonprofits & Government Agencies". 2005, WetFeet, Inc.
• "A Guide to Careers in Community Development". Brophy, Paul C. and Alice Shabecoff, 2001, Island Press
• "Human Rights Organizations & Periodicals Directory 2003-2004". 2003, Meiklejohn Civil Liberties Institute
• "150 Best Companies for Liberal Arts Graduates". Woodruff, Cheryl, 1992, John Wiley
• "Career Opportunities in Politics, Government, and Activism". Axelrod-Contrada, Joan, 2003, Ferguson
• "Opportunities in Law Careers". Munneke, Gary, 2001, VGM
• "Career Opportunities in Education". Echaore-McDavid, Susan, 2007, Checkmark Books
• "Promoting Community Change - Making it Happen in the Real World". Homan, Mark S., 2004, Brooks/Cole - Thomson Learning
• "Careers in International Affairs". Carland, Maria & Lisa A. Gihring, Editors, 2003, Georgetown University Press
• "Careers and the Study of Political Science", Sixth Edition. 2001, American Political Science Association
• "The WetFeet Insider Guide to Careers in Non-Profits and Government Agencies 2004 Edition". 2003, WetFeet Inc.
• "Alternatives to the Peace Corps. A Directory of Third World & U.S. Volunteer Opportunities". Gilpe, Filomena, Editor, 1999, Institute for Food First
• "Keys to Liberal Arts Success". Figler, Howard W., 2002, Pearson Education
• "Top Careers for Liberal Arts Graduates". 2004, Checkmark Books

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Additional Info
Cal Poly Graduate Status Report: Political Science by year
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Colleges and Graduate Schools: Links to Help with Selection/Application Process
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Government/Policy/Washington D.C./International/Business Internship links