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Northwest's Political Science program equips graduates for diverse career paths across public and private sectors, spanning government roles at all levels, legal professions, criminal justice, urban planning, education, non-profit leadership, electoral politics, policy research, and international relations. The curriculum offers three specialized tracks: Criminal Justice explores legislative systems, law enforcement, judicial processes, and rehabilitation; Public Administration examines organizational decision-making and careers in governmental bodies; while Global Affairs analyzes worldwide developments and fosters cross-cultural competencies. This flexible, non-comprehensive major enables students to pair their studies with complementary minors, creating tailored expertise for future professional environments.