Political Science Career Pathways and Student Professional Development
(First Edition)
©2025, 142 pages
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Addressing internships, networking, mentoring, and self-assessment, the text explores transferable skills and workplace cultures, advocating for proactive career exploration. It encourages integrating immersive experiences and personal branding into the professional growth process and assists students to leverage academic and extracurricular involvement to build a solid foundation for post-graduation endeavors.
Designed to fit into curricula for courses on professional development, career exploration, and political science, Political Science Career Pathways and Student Professional Development is suitable for both undergraduate and graduate levels. It also serves as a useful resource for career advisors. It empowers students to strategize their career development using practical tools and exercises, while also factoring in personal values and life planning. Offering tangible examples and insights from professionals, the book facilitates a holistic understanding of the journey from student to professional within the political science discipline.
Joel Clark, Ph.D. is a lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. His research interests include political ethics and reform, including campaign finance and term limits, and student learning and professional development. Dr. Clark holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, an M.A. in political science from Colorado State University, and a B.A. in political science from California State University, Fullerton.
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