|
ID# |
Response |
|
001 |
Computer courses, public budgeting, public financing, economic
courses, human resource management classes, some accounting,
as many communication classes as you can fit in the program,
including writing, speech, inter-personal, intra-personal. |
|
002 |
Any classes that contain analysis and thinking. Being able to
make decisions on your own and set your customers expectations
is the key to advancing in the WORLD. |
|
003 |
English, Critical thinking courses, economics and business. |
|
006 |
That would depend on what type of job they would be seeking after
graduation. Since my job is not related to my field of study,
I would not know. |
|
007 |
Computer software classes (I did not take). Acct. principles.
*Foreign Languages* |
|
008 |
Computers, communications, internship(s)! |
|
010 |
Internships and other work experience is essential. |
|
011 |
A class on budgeting and accounting in general (finance) Business
law I &II |
|
013 |
I also believe an Ethics class would teach a person that nothing
is as easy as it looks when searching for employment. Ethics,
accounting, and computer classes. |
|
014 |
The more activities, political involvement the better. PS it
is an "old boy network" Advise everyone to enter the
military! |
|
015 |
Business courses, Public speaking, any computer courses. |
|
016 |
I don’t believe that there is a course that can adequately
prepare someone for the job market. Perhaps a course or study
in job interviewing. |
|
017 |
Concentrate on business and economic courses |
|
018 |
Again- it’s not like you can go out with a "Poli sci"
degree (BA/BS) and get a job as a political scientist. You could
get a marketing degree and get into marketing, or a second major,
or strong minor in a more concrete field to where you can apply
Pub. Admin skills. I also think that most students will need
master’s degrees. They should look at a BS BA degree as
a "first step" and not as an end. |
|
020 |
Quantitative analysis, statistics (application), economics, budgeting. |
|
022 |
Speech and communication classes. |
|
024 |
I’m too out of touch w/ job market to comment. |
|
025 |
Classes that are good for advanced degree work. The market is
very competitive and a BA/BS in Poli sci is fairly generic. |
|
026 |
Again, not qualified to respond. |
|
027 |
Economics, more practical, in depth statistical analysis. |
|
028 |
Computer training, resume’ writing and letter writing, environmental
education, class in "analysis of fortune 500" or something
like that. Governmental structures at the local level. |
|
029 |
Relationships with politicians |
|
030 |
Organizational psychology, economics, accounting, computer classes. |
|
032 |
Public speaking course, computer courses- not programming but
internet courses. How politics affect gov’t, county, city,
state, federal. |
|
033 |
Any course that would stress communications. I have found that
selling yourself and your ideas is the single most important
facet of the job market. |
|
034 |
Liberal arts. |
|
035 |
Internships. |
|
036 |
I don’t think specific courses are all that relevant, just
basic educational skills & fundamental knowledge. |
|
037 |
Well rounded curriculum with some work/study. I attended summer
intern program at U of M that I thought was very interesting
and gave me a leg up interviewing. |
|
041 |
Computer science and management classes. |
|
042 |
Focus on valuable work experience, internships, volunteer work
etc. in addition to course work. |
|
043 |
1. Computers 2. Business Law 3.Cross cultural classes. 4. Economics
and finance. |
|
044 |
Generally ones that prepare them to be "player" not
"spectators" in politics and public service (not at
all limited to electoral or partisan service but would include
that plus non partisan and media) More practical and applied
course work- Also view education as opportunities outside classroom-
the world is a learning lab. WSU should provide greater opportunities. |
|
046 |
Internships, co-ops, etc. |
|
047 |
The biggest opportunities (numerically) seem to be in the public
administration sector. I would emphasize human resources, people
management, and the hands-down biggest essential is absolute
familiarization and comfort in working with computers, spread
sheets, etc. |
|
049 |
Change your Major! |
|
051 |
Public Speaking- Writing to develop research and writing skills
- Sociology classes- Marketing- core classes. |
|
052 |
Again- learn how to communicate. |
|
053 |
Same as above, but if you have a chance to do your internship
in metro area; do it !! Good networking possibilities. |
|
058 |
I have been out of school for too long. |
|
060 |
Public budgeting/ computer classes. |
|
061 |
1. Courses which improve their writing skills. 2. Courses which
train them to get along and work with others. I have seen many
promising careers fade because the employee did not know how
to work with others. |
|
062 |
None- get a job on campus- You’ll learn a lot more about
administration and professionalism with the job than you will
in the classroom. |
|
063 |
I felt many times in my "working" years that I should
have taken a "How to write a good news release course!"
I feel confident about writing a paper- but the news release
makes me very uncomfortable. |
|
064 |
State, Local gov’t. Internships; (foreign affairs helped
me-but that became my chosen course of action on Capital Hill.)
Urban gov’t classes, Constit. Law. |
|
066 |
Communications |
|
067 |
Internship- Junior and Senior year to gain some "real life"
working experience. |
|
068 |
Computer skills courses/ business courses. |
|
069 |
Communications classes, writing skills, critical thinking and
if available strategic planning/quality initiatives assessment
tools. |
|
070 |
Spanish, Computer courses, Management/Supervisory, Project management
related seminars. |
|
072 |
Accounting, Finance, other business related courses. |
|
073 |
I graduated in 1975 and am presently in no position to advice
students in that: 1) I don’t know what courses/classes are
currently available; 2) what jobs would be seeking; 3) what the
job market is like. |
|
074 |
I think it would be hard to beat internships for preparing students
for the job market. Take courses that allow you to network with
practical employers. |
|
075 |
Computer Science |
|
076 |
More classes in managing. Communications, and the research
and analysis classes were very practical and more useful. |
|
078 |
Public admin. core courses. |
|
079 |
Business/economics courses to understand budgeting/accounting.
English (composition-type) courses to develop good written communication
skills. Speech-critical to developing good oral communication
skills. |
|
080 |
I not sure, maybe some classes in the paralegal area. |
|
081 |
Experience is more useful than any class this department can
offer. I would encourage students to find internships of all
variety to fill credits. |
|
082 |
Additional business/accounting/financial classes. |
|
083 |
My advice may be of little value since I have changed career
paths since graduation from what I had anticipated as employment
while a student at WSU. I would, however, recommend participation
in internship programs offered. I took one my senior year in
Washington DC. It was worth while then and today. |
|
084 |
Please take business courses and use your common sense. |
|
086 |
They should minor in business this is more practical or take
some finance/acct. classes. |
|
087 |
State & Local gov’t, Const. Law. Comparative gov’t
classes. |
|
088 |
Study the major political science courses and have a minor in
business. This gives the student numerous possibilities in job
market. |
|
089 |
Again, marketing courses, business administration courses, theology
courses |
|
090 |
Anything other than their major. |
|
099 |
Law, communication classes. Public adm courses. |
|
100 |
Accounting |
|
101 |
The more the better. Take beyond the required. |
|
102 |
Internships can be most helpful. |
|
103 |
Communication |
