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Teacher Certification
Teacher certification is available under the Social Studies Composite certification.  The Social Studies Composite certification program is designed to prepare students to teach any of the four social studies disciplines (History, Geography, Government, and Economics) at the the secondary level (grades 8 - 12).  Upon completion of the social studies curriculum and passage of the social studies TExES test, students will receive certification in social studies and eligibility to teach in any of the four disciplines.

Students pursuing secondary certification with a major in Political Science need to select a minor from the disciplines of Geography or History.

Minors Offered

• Political Science
• Public Administration
• Political Communication

Internship
The department offers students the opportunity to earn up to six credit hours in an internship program in which students gain practical experience by working for various federal, state, local, or non profit agencies.  Under the direction of a faculty member, the stuent expands and applies concepts and skills gained through academic study.

Recognition of Student Scholarship
The Political Science department presents annual awards to graduating Political Science majors who have displayed academic excellence as students at Texas State.  Interested students who believe they may be eligible for these awards should consult the Department Chair.

Career Opportunities
Majoring in political science can qualify you for many different careers in private for-profit and nonprofit organizations, as well as public sector organizations, including careers in business, law, consulting, state, local, and federal government, journalism and communications, international organization, finance, political campaigns, interest groups, community service and non-governmental organizations, and pre-college and college teaching.
 
Political science training also provides valuable preparation for participating in community organizations, electoral politics, movements on behalf of specific policies, and especially for seeking elective or appointive positions in government.

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