POLITICAL SCIENCE COUGAR MAP
The Cougar Map is intended to guide you with suggestions for potential activities
and career paths that can help you along your educational journey. Although everyone
has different abilities, experiences and challenges, this Cougar Map can be used with
the help of your advisors to prepare for the future you want with a clear vision of
your college-to-career pathway. Please refer to the SXU Academic Catalog and academic planning resources for detailed degree requirements.
If you would like to print out the Cougar Map, please view the Political Science Cougar Map (PDF).
Competence (Major/minor, summer suggestions, academic research) |
First Year | Second Year | Third Year | Fourth Year |
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Bring writing assignments to the Learning Center/Writing Studio for help in fine-tuning papers. |
Taking your Methods class? Visit the Hub for technical assistance. |
Pre-law students may want to consider participating in the LSAT study sessions. |
Showcase your student-faculty collaborative project at the Research Expo or at a regional or national conference. |
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Character (Service, global perspective, study abroad, clubs/RSOs, volunteering)) |
Consider joining a student club or intramural sports team. Clubs can include the Pre-Law Association, Model United Nations Club or Student Government Association and Student Activities Board. Enroll in Cougars LEAD that supports leadership development and begin working on your leadership certificate. |
Research opportunities to take part in a service trip or study abroad program. |
Take on a leadership role within a student club or organization. |
Mentor the next generation of student association officers. |
Career Success (Career or grad school prep, internships, jobs) |
Complete your SXU Handshake profile for student employment with the help of the Center for SUCCESS. |
Create a LinkedIn profile and make connections within your academic and personal circles. Explore internships on Handshake. |
If planning to attend graduate school, begin studying for the GRE or LSAT exams. |
Take the GRE or LSAT exams early and apply to graduate schools in December and January. |