Overall, your government degree can prepare you to make a lasting impact in today’s political system. For example, by focusing on legal studies, you will gain analytical tools needed in the fields of criminal and civil law. Therefore, you may be prepared for employment in a legal environment as a paralegal or in an administrative role. In addition, with the communication skills you gain, you may also qualify for sales and services positions.
Furthermore, by choosing to specialize in state and local public policy, you may qualify for public administrator roles where you will be responsible for creating policies and laws that impact society. You may work in a nonprofit, regulatory affairs in the private sector or the broader corporate space.
In the end, a degree in government can prepare you to succeed in a wide variety of careers as you pursue your passion!
Grand Canyon University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a wide variety of degree programs to prepare you for today’s diverse and evolving workplaces. To learn more about GCU’s degree programs, visit our website or use the Request More Information button.