Roundtable: Students: What to Do with My Political Science Degree: Career Paths for Undergraduates

Session Submission Type: Roundtable

Brief Overview

As the MPSA Conference includes robust undergraduate programming, this roundtable is intended to provide guidance to the political science majors who are unsure about what comes next after graduation. Panelists will articulate the diverse paths available to undergraduates including graduate study but also positions in government, nonprofit organizations, public policy, international relations, and the private sector. Panelists will share their career journeys, offer advice on how to leverage a political science degree in the job market, and discuss strategies for building a strong professional network while in college.

Section

• Professional Development / Professional Development

Chair

• Daniel Ignacio Pedreira, Florida International University

Participants

• Carly Schmitt, Indiana State University

• Malliga Och, Denison University

• Vanessa M. Perez, University of South Florida-Main Campus

• Andrew Parker Teas, Houston Community College