Internships and career resources
Your degree in Political Science, Public Administration or International Affairs can open many doors for career paths. The key is preparation and persistence in your exploration and search for jobs. Be sure to look into internship options on our internships page. Get help putting together your résumé from the University of Nevada, Reno Career Studio. Talk to faculty and those who are in the career paths you are interested in. Explore the websites below that have links to job boards in fields related to political science, public administration or international affairs. These resources have descriptions of careers and advice on getting where you want to go, or discovering a new route you hadn't thought of. This list does not constitute a formal endorsement nor guarantee of results.
Preparing for pre-law
Political science and international affairs majors provide outstanding preparation for pre-law education. These degrees equip you with the rigorous analytical reasoning and clear, logical, written, and oral communication skills essential for law school, careers in law, or related fields. Coupled with an emphasis in law, our majors complement various minors including communication studies, criminal justice, philosophy, public health, and environmental studies. For details on the courses below, visit our course catalog.