Political Scientists consider key issues that impact the future of Canada and other countries around the globe including:
- Causes of conflicts
- Conditions for peace
- Impacts of regionalization and globalization
- Environmental, social welfare & health policy
- Economic development
- Practices of government & elections
Employers seek out the skills acquired by Poli Sci graduates, such as:
- Broad knowledge of national and international issues
- Seeing more than one side of an issue
- Awareness and understanding of key political institutions and policy processes
- Evaluating arguments and research data
- Expressing ideas clearly and logically
- Setting and meeting research objectives
- Excellent communication skills gained through verbal presentations, discussions and debates
- Planning and organizing work leading to the solution of the problem
- Competence in designing, setting and meeting research objectives
- Identifying key factors in power situations
Examples of Political Science career paths:
- Policy Analysts
- Data Analysts
- Lawyers
- Journalists
- Media and Communication Coordinators
- Political Assistants
- Human Resource Personnel
- Teachers
- Public Relations Officers
- Community Workers
- Management Consultants
- International Analysts
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