Coolbrezze

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Well thats why I think I probably won't be taking political science at all, more so international relations as my major ( as I see it is possible/ more common at university). I now find it's a emphasis in international relations that one may take as I see with universities colleges such as James Madison College:James Madison College @ Michigan State University - International Relations
I also so far plan to attend graduate school for international relations ( which I hear is like 2-3 years). So I guess I won't be taking political science? I get confuse with emphasis, then to hear minor, or so second major.... I'm trying to take the right courses so I coudl be on the right job path, and attend a good graduate school.
http://www.gradschools.com/Subject/I...tions/202.html
http://www.gradschools.com/Article/i...culum/218.html

pandem

The only reason you should choose political science is because you're genuinely interested in it. It certainly isn't a major that's going to make you big bucks.

Coolbrezze

Do you say the same for international relations? Though I do know political science can lead to a successful career.

pandem

International relations will really only get you a successful career if you're coming out of a top school in that field; ie Georgetown, etc.

I'd look into international business; either double major with IR or figure out a way to make yourself more employable.

trojanman10101

What is international business?

trojanman10101

Coolbreeze: To me International Relations looks very similar to poli sci. Do you have any interest in any other Social Sciences?

In your opinion pandem what is the most financially rewarding social science?

pandem

International business - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Coolbrezze

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I disagree (with your first statement) , though I do know the large benefits/ oppurtunities attending a top graduate international relations program... which is why I'm looking at ( and suggest for others) good and respected undergraduate programs for international relations... I just think there are a lot of jobs with international relations ( including graduate program or not) that many are lacking education about.

Double majoring or having a minor was a ideal I had, but then I thought that all goes with your specialization ( if that is required), as only a senior, I lack a lot of information about tha

Coolbrezze

trojanman10101, international relations is my interest in social science... I actually have interest in political science as well though international relations is what interest me the most. I'm just really surprise by how many ( well actually only a few, 2 posters so far) stating that international relations is not that successful. It's clear how successful it can be, even looking at that there are graduate school programs...

trojanman10101

International Business doesn't sound like my thing.

Coolbreeze: What are the three main majors you are looking into?

pandem

It really depends on how far you plan on going with your education. For the most part, you aren't going to get a job in your (social science) field without higher education. Economics is probably the biggest exception, followed (distantly) by geography.

It's pretty much that way with any liberal arts field. Barring a masters/doctorate, you won't be working in that particular field. All of the majors are essentially on the same level, career wise. For example, you won't be able to get an anthropology job without post-undergrad education.

Personally, I'm probably going to double major: business management and a social science. That way I get the best of both worlds.

trojanman10101

So you don't think a masters in economics or American history is financially beneficial?

pandem

Masters: Foreign Policy Association: Students Corner: Top International Relations and Public Policy Graduate Programs

Undergrad: Ranking Undergraduate International Relations Programs

There's certainly jobs for IR grads from top schools. You'll probably be working for the guv'mint though.

pandem

Economics, no idea.

History, if you want to be a history professor, sure. Otherwise, no.

(Talking about masters'.)

Coolbrezze

Yeah, international buisness doesn't sound right for me either... though with international relations there are jobs that work with international buisnesses.

Well actually international relations is my top major ( as I also plan to attend a top graduate program). I guess two other majors I would have in mind are..... I don't think I have any at all ( I previously switch from the health field, and have no intentions on being in the health field no longer). Though I think I may have intrest in a minor for international relations ( but since I will already have to learn a second language etc.... I question on whether having a minor, but I think a minor could also give a boost).