Careers in Political Science, Public Administration, International Relations, and Legal Studies.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for students with political science degrees include jobs in government, advocacy organizations, nonprofit organizations, education, journalism, and business. Political science is also an excellent major for those considering law school or graduate study in public administration or urban planning. An excellent way to explore career options and establish contacts is to take a department sponsored internship.

Employment Links

Roosevelt University

• Office of Career Services (OCS).
  • e-Recruiting.com (Roosevelt University students can access advanced features of this site by contacting RU OCS).

Social Justice/Human Rights.

• Human Rights Watch current job listings.
• Amnesty International current job listings.
  • AI USA job listings.

United Nations.

• Compendium (listing of current job vacancies for the United Nations).
• Reliefweb vacancies in humanitarian assistance (UN OCHA).

 

US Federal Government.

• Studentjobs.gov.
• USAJOBS.gov.
• Select federal agencies.
  • Department of State.
    • Careers.
    • Careers for university students.
    • International Organization Vacancies (updated biweekly).

Internships

Internships are available in the Chicago metropolitan area in government agencies, political offices, social action organizations, and consulates. Undergraduate students earn course credit toward their degrees and acquire practical field experience toward their careers.

Intership Links

Roosevelt University

• Office of Career Services (OCS).

  Internships.

  Internships.com (Roosevelt University students can access advanced features of this site visiting RU OCS Internships page and following the registration directions).

 

Social Justice/Human Rights.

• Human Rights Watch internships.
  • Graduate | Undergraduate.
• Amnesty International internships.
  • AI Secretariat (New York, London, Geneva).
  • AI USA including Chicago/Midwest Office.

United Nations.

• Internships at UN Headquarters (New York). Deadline January 31, 2008.
• Internships with other UN related organizations.
  • Note: Internships require enrollement in Masters of Ph.D. programs.

Professional Associations.

• American Political Science Association.
  • Internship Resources.

US Federal Government.

• Studentjobs.gov.
• USAJOBS.gov.
• Select federal agencies.
  • Department of State.
    • Careers.
    • Careers for university students.
    • International Organization Vacancies (updated biweekly).

 

College of Arts and Sciences | Department of Political Science and Public Administration