Student Resources
The Department of Political Science offers students a wealth of opportunities for future career paths. Many of our graduates go on to law school and highly selective graduate programs in political science. Other alumni hold high level positions in federal, state and local agencies or have entered careers in journalism, the foreign service, or political consulting.
While at UNI, students can help build experience outside of the classroom by participating in our various student organizations: the Political Science Society (PSS), Public Administration Student Society (PASS), Model UN, Pre-law Club and Pi Sigma Alpha (honor society). In addition, the department offers a number of internship opportunities and encourages study abroad.
Get involved.
There are so many ways to get involved! Choose from several student organizations like the Political Science Society (PSS), Public Administration Student Society (PASS), Model UN, Pre-law Club and Pi Sigma Alpha (honor society). We also highly recommend taking advantage of internship and study abroad options to help gain on-the-job or international experience prior to graduation.
Find support.
Looking for a little extra help? Have no fear! The Department of Political Science offers several scholarships for undergrad students. Apply for any and all through the one UNI Scholarship Application.
Set for success!
What can you do a degree in Political Science, Public Administration or Political Communication? Just about anything!
The Department of Political Science provides students with the broad critical thinking, analytical and writing skills that are applicable to many different positions in the job market. Most people attracted to a major in political science have an interest in politics, public affairs and public service.
Get involved.
There are so many ways to get involved! Choose from several student organizations like the Political Science Society (PSS), Public Administration Student Society (PASS), Model UN, Pre-law Club and Pi Sigma Alpha (honor society). We also highly recommend taking advantage of internship and study abroad options to help gain on-the-job or international experience prior to graduation.
Find support.
Looking for a little extra help? Have no fear! The Department of Political Science offers several scholarships for undergrad students. Apply for any and all through the one UNI Scholarship Application.
Set for success!
What can you do a degree in Political Science, Public Administration or Political Communication? Just about anything!
The Department of Political Science provides students with the broad critical thinking, analytical and writing skills that are applicable to many different positions in the job market. Most people attracted to a major in political science have an interest in politics, public affairs and public service.
Panther POV
"My experience at UNI would not have been the same without all of my amazing professors. They’ve been so kind and encouraging and genuinely want to help their students succeed both in the classroom and beyond graduation. I’ve become friends with a lot of people in my major because of the small classes, so it’s been really nice to have plenty of people to study with. The most rewarding part has been seeing myself grow so much over the past two years. I’ve learned that you really do get out what you put in!"
- Jada Thompson, senior
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"The ability to know your professors and fellow students in class has been rewarding for me. Some colleges you don't get that opportunity because of the amount of people but UNI is between a small and big university. My professors have been great and I have enjoyed getting to absorb as much knowledge as I can from them."
- Witt Harberts, '21