Other Opportunities
Career Resources
Political science graduates possess specialized knowledge and flexible skills that employers seek. Potential careers include: business, law, consulting, state, local and federal government, journalism, communications, interest groups, sales, nonprofits, teaching, criminal justice, finance and politics.
For more career ideas visit:
- What can I do with a political science major?
- POLS Alumni page to see what political science alumni have pursued after graduation.
Career web resources
Dr. Mann's Pre-law advising
Provides links specifically for students at the College of Charleston who are interested in legal careers. Information includes: what is involved with a legal career, undergraduate preparation hints, discussion of the law school application process and a brief look at the bar exam and career placement.
Cistern online
Provides information about available internship, job, and volunteer opportunities as well as contact information for career mentors in Charleston and elsewhere.
Yes We Can
A training and job placement program, organized by Hopefund in partnership with EMILY's List and Campaign Corps, with a goal of expanding opportunities for people of color in political campaigns around the country. This program is designed to recruit and train young people of color who have the desire to work on campaigns but have limited experience.
This grassroots program for just out of college students, those selected will attend a week long campaign school and be placed in a position where they will assist with a targeted Democratic campaign.
List of Think Tanks & NGOs worldwide: http://www.worldpress.org/library/ngo.cfm
(Most of them have a careers/internship page within the individual sites.)
Federal government jobs: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
http://www.publicservicecareers.org/
Jobs in Universities and Colleges: http://www.higheredjobs.com/
http://www.journalismjobs.com/
http://www.ncsl.org/public/joblegis.html
Info about Foreign Service, etc.: http://www.careers.state.gov/
http://www.politicaljobs.net/index.php
Graduate School Resources
Guide to Graduate School (pdf)
The Graduate Connection available at ASPA's website
Volunteer Opportunities
Cougars Helping Enhance the Community (CHEC)
This College of Charleston student run community service center acts as a liaison between students and the variety of volunteer opportunities in the community. The Center is located in Room 203 of the Lightsey Center on Calhoun Street near the College of Charleston Bookstore. The phone number is (843) 953-5838 and the email address is chec@cofc.edu
Cougar Volunteer Spirit
This website highlights College of Charleston students and their volunteer activities and provides additional information regarding volunteering.
Local Trident United Way
Provides info about area nonprofits looking for volunteers
Charleston County Community Resource Directory
