Program Outcomes
We believe in the importance of the quality of education. Graduates have gone on to serve in a variety of local, state, federal and nonprofit organizations, and many have successfully became leaders in their communities. The Political Science Department prepares students from diverse backgrounds to be productive leaders in their communities by sharing knowledge, encouraging excellence in research and practice, and fostering an environment of professionalism.
Poltical Science Careers
We encourage our students to go beyond a Bachelors degree. Many political science students are interested in going to law school and some want to pursue advanced degrees in the field. We can help you on your quest for any of these goals. Whether you are looking for an academic or research position or career in government, the law, business, journalism and communications, teaching and or a career with a non-profit organization-- in the private or public sector-- we can help.
International Affairs Careers
Examples of Careers in International Affairs Include:
- Activist, Advocate/Organizer
- Administration, Corporate, Government, Non-Profit
- Archivist, Online Political Data
- Budget Examiner or Analyst
- Attorney
- Banking Analyst or Executive
- CIA Analyst or Agent
- Corporate Analyst
- Corporate Public Affairs Advisor
- Corporate Economist
- Corporate Manager
- Corporate Information Analyst
- Customs Officer
- Financial Consultant
- Foreign Service Officer
- Immigration Officer
- Information Manager
- Intelligence Officer
- International Agency Officer
- International Research Specialist
- Lobbyist
- Management Analyst
- Mediator
- Plans and Review Officer, USIA
- Policy Analyst
- Political Commentator
- Public Affairs Research Analyst
- Public Opinion Analyst
- Publisher
- Research Analyst
- Survey Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- University Administrator
- University Professor
Paralegal Profession
Paralegals, also called legal assistants, work in a wide range of professional settings and are an integral part of the legal team. Under the direct supervision of attorneys, paralegals perform legal research, legal writing, litigation management and support, and legal technology support.Graduates of WKU's Paralegal Studies have obtained employment in the following areas:
- Private Law Practice
- Corporate Legal Departments
- Court Services
- Government and Political Offices
- Title Companies
- Banks and Mortgage Companies
- Insurance Companies
- Property Management Companies
- Non-profit Organizations
- Higher Education Institutions
- Legal Technology Support
- Human Resources Offices
- Law Enforcement/Corrections
- Property Appraisal Companies
- Litigation Consulting Firms
- Risk Management Firms
- Employment/Career Services
- Real Estate Sales Companies
Public Administration Career Paths
If a career in public service—with its vast array of opportunities to engage with public problems and policy solutions—interests you, then a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree can help you achieve your goals. The MPA is an excellent, flexible degree suitable to a variety of career opportunities in the public and nonprofit sectors. For almost 50 years, the WKU MPA program has been preparing students to be productive leaders and managers in public service.
WKU MPA alumni serve in a variety of public and nonprofit careers, including positions as:
- Logistics Management Specialist, U.S. Transportation Command
- Assistant Chief Counsel, Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Lead Human Resources Specialist, U.S. Army Human Resources Command
- TennCare LTSS Director of Communication, State of Tennessee
- Fiscal Manager, City of Louisville, KY
- Executive Director, Horse Cave/Hart County Tourism
- Training Program Manager, National Child Advocacy Center, Huntsville, AL
- Director of Outreach, BrightView Health
Additional information on WKU MPA alumni employment statistics as well as graduation rates are available here.
Your Future Begins Here
The Political Science Department prepares students from diverse backgrounds to be productive leaders in their communities by sharing knowledge, encouraging excellence in research and practice, and fostering an environment of professionalism.
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