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Career Details :: Political Scientists

Description

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. Research a wide range of subjects, such as relations between the United States and foreign countries, the beliefs and institutions of foreign nations, or the politics of small towns or a major metropolis. May study topics such as public opinion, political decision making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

Education

A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required for these occupations. However, many also require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Training

Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

Tasks

• Conducts research into political philosophy and theories of political systems, such as governmental institutions, public laws, and international law.
• Organizes and conducts public-opinion surveys and interprets results.
• Analyzes and interprets results of studies and prepares reports detailing findings, recommendations, or conclusions.
• Consults with government officials, civic bodies, research agencies, and political parties.
• Recommends programs and policies to institutions and organizations.
• Prepares reports detailing findings and conclusions.

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Important Abilities

• Written Comprehension
• Oral Comprehension
• Written Expression
• Oral Expression
• Deductive Reasoning

General Work Activities

• Analyzing Data or Information
• Processing Information
• Communicating With Persons Outside Organization
• Provide Consultation & Advice to Others
• Getting Information Needed to Do the Job

Important Skills

• Writing
  
• Information Gathering
  
• Reading Comprehension
  
• Speaking
  
• Critical Thinking
  

Frequent Work Context

• Job-Required Social Interaction
• Objective or Subjective Information
• Indoors
• Sitting
• Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

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