Many political science graduates attend law school or graduate school in political science, public administration, business administration, the social sciences, and other subjects. Others are employed in governmental or political jobs as legislative assistants, military officers or lobbyists, and more go into business or private employment. Many public officials and government administrators have political science degrees.
Courses in political science help students learn to think critically, analyze complex material and communicate effectively. Political science classes require extensive writing assignments, and majors are given many opportunities to hone their writing skills.