Why should you
study political science? Here are just a few of the many reasons:
- We live in a
representative democracy in which
political knowledge is fundamental to fulfilling one’s responsibilities
and duties as a citizen. Every citizen has a responsibility to
know how government works, to understand political issues, and hold
public officials accountable.
- Political science helps students to
develop reasoning and analytic
skills and build competence in oral and written expression, skills that
are useful in almost any profession.
- There are many
careers for which an extensive
training in political science is extremely beneficial. This is
particularly true for those planning careers in the following fields:
National, state and local government
Urban planning
Foreign affairs
Journalism
Education
Legal profession
Public Advocacy
Public Relations
International
Organizations
A multitude of
organizations and interest groups that seek to monitor the political
process or to influence the content of public policy
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