Career Preparation

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Rowan University's undergraduate degree in political science has various aims:

• Expose students to the philosophical and practical problems of political organization, action, and governance;
• Motivate critical thinking about the nature of citizenship, rights, and duties;
• Facilitate and cultivate students to be actively engaged in critical thinking, logical reasoning, rigorous analysis, critical reading and listening, and effective spoken and written communication; and
• Expose students to various methods and approaches used by political scientists to expand our knowledge or understanding of politics.

As a byproduct of completing an undergraduate degree in political science, students will have acquired the relevant skills needed to gain entry into a variety of professional positions and fields:

• Government Managers and Administrators
• Public Policy analysts
• Practicing Lawyers
• Political Journalists
• Diplomatic Service Officers
• Teachers
• Lobbyists

ECONOMICS

Rowan University's undergraduate degree in economics has three specific goals:

• Motivate and encourage logical thought used in solving problems;
• Train students in appropriate methodological and technical tools used in observational and inferential research; and
• Provide students with experience in presenting written and oral research.

As a byproduct of completing an undergraduate degree in economics, students will have acquired the relevant skills needed to gain entry into a variety of professional positions and fields:

• Government (Cost Analysis, Intelligence, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Policy Analysis)
• Banking and Finance (Credit Lending, Trusts, Securities, Banking Systems)
• Insurance
• Health Care (Healthcare Analysis, Hospital Management)
• International Trade
• Economic Development
• Law

Pre-Law

While law schools do not require any particular undergraduate major, Political Science has been one of the majors often selected by students interested in law as a career. Rowan University offers a number of law-related courses. Pre-Law advising also is available for students who plan to attend law school. Additionally, the Pre-Law Society sponsors LSAT study sessions, hosts a Law School Fair and invites guest speakers, such as current law students and legal professionals, to share their experiences, perspectives and advise.