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Follow your passion in political science!

Studying political science can open doors that lead in many directions. Explore what inspires you and consider the ways you could pursue these interests as a student at ARC and in a career beyond.

Are you interested in questions of power and justice? Could you see yourself leading an organization that advocates for positive change or working as an attorney protecting people’s rights?

Are you interested in the inner workings of government? Could you imagine yourself shaping policy or even serving as an elected official?

Do you love learning about other countries? Could you envision yourself working for an international aid program abroad or influencing foreign policy here at home?

Even if you don’t choose political science as your major, learning about government can reveal many career opportunities. For example, there are myriad California government agencies which employ thousands of people - from scientists to IT specialists to translators to accountants.

It all starts in the ARC Political Science Department. We can’t wait to have you in class!