Outcomes
Students who major in political science are prepared for careers in many fields from government to the private sector, policy to journalism.
Louis L. Goldstein Young Alumni Program
Through the Louis L. Goldstein Young Alumni Program and other events, political science alumni return to campus to speak to current students about their career paths.
Career Pathways
Majoring in political science prepares you for a range of careers in different fields including, but not limited to:
- Public policy
- Diplomacy
- Political advocacy
- Education
- Government
- Journalism
- Law
If you have a dream job in mind, but are not sure how to get there, we can help! If you are interested in a career like one of those listed below, the political science major may be the one for you:
- Diplomat
- Member of Congress
- Campaign manager
- Political organizer
- Civil rights advocate
- Lawyer
- Political analyst
- Legislative assistant
- City planner
- Nonprofit executive
- Government program administrator
- Teacher
- Journalist
Nick Splendoria '23
Research Analyst, Elias Law Group • Baltimore, Maryland
MAJORS AND MINORS
- Political Science and Communications and Media Studies Majors
- Philosophy Minor
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
- Internships at: Public Religion Research Institute in D.C.; Maryland General Assembly; National Constitution Center in Philadelphia; and Office of the Historian in the House of Representatives
- Research with Professor Flavio Hickel and Student Employment at Washington College Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
- Kappa Sigma fraternity, treasurer; Student Government Association, Speaker of the Senate
- Cofounded Washington College Democrats; Theatre department performer; Model United Nations
- “Professors are kind of like your bosses when you're in school, and I got to see what a really good manager is like from my professors, who also deeply cared about me, not just about my performance in the classroom.”
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Jillian Horaneck '20
Attorney • Annapolis, Maryland MAJORS
- Political Science
- Communication and Media Studies with a concentration in Arts and Production
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
- University of Oxford Research Seminar (U.K.)
- Congressional Intern for the Hon. Andy Harris, First District of Maryland, House of Representatives
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
- Carter Society for Junior Fellows, Pi Sigma Alpha, Phi Beta Kappa Society
- Radio Free George (co-founder/talent manager), Musical Theatre
- “What makes Washington College great are the professors, who extend office hours, put everything they can into their courses, and take care of their students. And the students are determined to learn everything possible.”
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Isabella Sansanelli '21
University of St. Andrews • St. Andrews, Scotland MAJORS AND MINORS
- Political Science and Hispanic Studies Majors
- Peace & Conflict Studies and Latin American Studies Minors
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
- Mid-Shore Pro Bono internship
- Legislative Intern at the Maryland General Assembly
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
- Secretary of Student Life for Student Government Association
- Sports Editor of The Elm
- “I attribute so much of my career and educational success to Washington College providing these opportunities. The professors really care about you. Washington College really values work experience. We have a great career center that was very helpful for me. And my best friends are still my volleyball team. We talk almost every day. Especially being in the DC area, I still hang out with my friends who went to Washington College. There is a really strong Washington community in my post-graduate life, which I’m really grateful for.”
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