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Politics

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Politics is the study of people in the political setting which, in the broadest sense, is the substance of politics. The study of the political setting encompasses the American and other political systems. Politics yields a practical and theoretical science of public life -- whether the specific question involves the role of the president in budget-making, the nature of an alliance between nations, or human rights.

 

At CUA, the Politics program is divided into three main areas: American politics, world politics, and political theory. American courses concern institutions and processes of the government of the United States; world courses consider international relations and comparative politics; theory courses deal with the history of political ideas and with theories of politics. Beyond these three areas of emphasis, the department also offers pre-law courses that focus on public law and jurisprudence.

 

 

Marketable Skills of Politics Majors

- Oral and written communication

- Interact with diverse populations

- Problem-solving

- Understanding of community needs

- Analytical thinking

- Research skills

- Team worker

- Leadership abilities

- Persuasive skills

- Ability to craft messages

 

Sample of Positions Obtained by CUA Politics Graduates

Foreign Service Officer

Political Action Representative

Government Official (elected, appointed) @ local, state, national level

o Mayor

o Governor

o U.S. Senator

o U.S. Congressman

Congressional Staff

Campaign Manager

Lobbyist

Legal Assistant

Paralegal Specialist

Lawyer

College Professor

Policy Analyst

Political Consultant

Journalist

Internships Obtained by Politics Students
CUA Politics Alumni Careers

 

 

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Jobs & Internships...
U.S. Government Jobs: Office of Personnel Management
Roll Call: Roll Call Newspaper job listings
HillZoo: Hill and off-Hill political jobs (Hill jobs are even separated by political affiliation).
Federal JobsNet
Jobs and Careers
Chronicle of Higher Education
Higher Ed Jobs

Graduate School Information
Applying to Graduate School