Political Science is the study of government and focuses on its structure and function and the necessity for human social order. Longwood's Political Science major attempts to provide students with a better understanding of political parties, interest groups, international relations, public law, public administration, liberty, freedom, justice, and power. Political Science has several sub-fields of interest, including political theory, philosophy, comparative government, American government and politics, public administration, international relations and political behavior. Political Science majors tend to be concerned with local, national, and global political occurrences.
Winston Churchill- "I have always felt that a politician is to be judged by the animosities he excites among his opponents."
Career Fields associated with Political Science Majors:
- Announcer
- Geographer Parole/ Probation Officer
- Anthropologist
- Government Worker
- Penologist
- Campaign Worker
- Hospital Administrator
- Politician
- Chamber of Commerce Manager
- Judge
- Political Consultant
- City Manager
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Political Scientist
- Diplomat
- Lawyer
- Public Recreation Director
- Editor
- Lobbyist
- Public Health Official
- Educator
- Mayor
- Research Assistant
- FBI/CIA agent
- Military Officer
- School Administrator
- Foreign Service Officer
- News Reporter
- Survey Worker
- Technical Writer
- Urban Planner
