Sample Career Roadmap
Political Scientists
Supporting Programs
Political Scientists
Top Expected Tasks
Political Scientists
01
Teach political science.
02
Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.
03
Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, historical papers, polls, or statistical sources.
04
Disseminate research results through academic publications, written reports, or public presentations.
05
Advise political science students.
06
Collect, analyze, and interpret data, such as election results and public opinion surveys, reporting on findings, recommendations, and conclusions.
07
Interpret and analyze policies, public issues, legislation, or the operations of governments, businesses, and organizations.
08
Identify issues for research and analysis.
09
Serve on committees.
10
Forecast political, economic, and social trends.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Political Scientists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
History and Archeology
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Learning
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
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