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Syracuse University, College of Arts and Sciences

Career Roadmap - Government and Public Administration

Careers in Government and Public Administration relate to planning and performing government functions at the local, state, and federal levels, including governance, national security, foreign service, planning, revenue and taxation, and regulations. A primary goal of virtually all careers in public service is to help improve the quality of life and livelihood for the citizens represented, while supporting the betterment of the overall community.

  • Governance
  • Planning
  • Regulation
  • National Security
  • Public Management & Administration
  • Revenue & Taxation

Majors

  • Anthropology
  • Geography
  • History
  • International Relations
  • Political Philosophy
  • Policy Studies
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Minors

  • Anthropology
  • Applied Statistics
  • Foreign Language - Any
  • Geography
  • Global Political Economy
  • History
  • Policy Studies
  • Public Health
  • Psychology
  • Social Justice
  • Sociology

  • CRS 225 - Public Advocacy
  • GEO 372 - Political Geography
  • LLA 201 - Elements of Law
  • MAX 123 - Critical Issues for the United States
  • MAX 132 - Global Community
  • MAX 201 - Quantitative Methods for the Social Sciences
  • PSC 202 - Introduction to Political Analysis
  • PSC 313 - Campaign Analysis
  • PSC 357 - U.S. Foreign Policy
  • PST 101 - An Introduction to the Analysis of Public Policy
  • WRT 307 - Advanced Writing Studio: Professional Writing

  • Citizenship and Civic Engagement
  • Environment, Sustainability, and Policy
  • Ethics
  • Forensic Science

  • Amnesty International at SU
  • College Democrats
  • College Republicans
  • International Community Center for Academic Excellence
  • Model United Nations Club
  • National Black Law Student Association
  • ROTC
  • Slice Consulting
  • Student Association
  • The John Quincy Adams Society

  • Consulting/Government Internships
  • Fellowships
  • Maxwell in DC
  • NYS Assembly Program
  • Office of Judicial Affairs - Peer Hearing Board
  • ROTC
  • Shaw Center
  • Study Abroad - Summer Programs in Geneva and Belgium
  • X-Lab

  • Alumni Connections
  • Faculty Advisor/Mentor
  • Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence (ICCAE)
  • LinkedIn
  • Professional Associations
  • The Women’s Network

  • City Planner
  • Civil Rights Representative
  • Data Analyst
  • Environmental Protection Specialist
  • Health and Safety Officer
  • ONET Job Titles

Government & Public Administration Career Cluster (onetonline.org)

  • Research Assistant
  • Revenue Agent
  • Urban Planning

  • Conflict Resolution
  • MS Excel Certification
  • Project Management Certificate
  • Qualtrics Certification

  • Armed Forces/Military
  • Consulting Firms
  • Intelligence Community
  • Legislative Agencies
  • Local, State & Federal Government
  • NGOs
  • Think Tanks
  • United Nations

  • Master of Arts - International Relations
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Public Administration
  • Maxwell MPA 4 + 1 Program
  • Newhouse 4 + 1 Program

  • American Political Science Association

American Political Science Association > ABOUT > About APSA (apsanet.org)

  • Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management

Public Policy Analysis & Management | APPAM

  • Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs

Home - Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)

  • International Association for Political Science Students

https://iapss.org/

  • National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies

https://napsa.memberclicks.net/

These are suggested options. All content listed can be used as a guide to explore different career pathways. It is recommended students make an appointment with their academic and career advisor to discuss options that work best for them.

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