Department of Political Science

A degree in political science

"Detroit is inherently a political place to be."

Majoring in political science is useful to those planning on a career in law, government, politics, education, media, business, healthcare administration, information technology and nonprofit administration. Political science students graduate with versatile analytic and technical skills that prepare them for careers in many fields.

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M.P.A. student honored as Michigan Apprentice of the Year

Unique career path example of M.P.A. students' diverse backgrounds. Rachel Harbin is a member of the UAW Local 106, and works for General Motors at the Warren Tech Center as a metal model maker journeyperson. She earned her journeyperson's card in December after completing 7,328 hours of on-the-job training and 700 classroom hours.

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