[Social-sciences-list] Careers in political science in quantative/qualitative research.

[Peter Wolfe]

Hey,


    I'd strongly recommend you listen to Arielle cause she knows far
more than I! However, there are tons of jobs just realize many of the
quantative research jobs at either the federal to nonprofit sectors
are largely in Washington D.C. Are you part of any honorary groups
like the Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science group? I am part of
their Facebook page and they post jobs from time to time. The key
ultimately to get a good job in political science is to have a strong
gpa, engage in civic engagement on campus and get a real good set of
internships in D.C with in your case research statistics like the Puu
Research Forum or something.

    If I can be of more assistance just let me know okay? I know that
there are wonderful people on here that are more than willingto help
you out! You aren't the only one out here alone but in my case I'm
also transitioning being gay so stress isn't rare here! Anyways, I
would also suggest you get a strong minor like spanish, economics or
something cause those are very important or a second bachelors even or
whatever. Also consider working for the Census department on
demographics cause social science isn't contained likea prism or
something right? Keep your options open okay?


hugs,
Peter

On 2/15/13, Arielle Silverman <arielle71 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Jazmin,
> Welcome to the list. It's great to meet someone else who is blind and
> interested in learning to do statistics and data analyses. I am also
> blind and finishing my doctorate in experimental social psychology
> which has a very quantitative emphasis. There are jobs you can get at
> the BA level, and I am copying my friend Jess Keating on this message,
> who worked in polling after obtaining her bachelor's degree. You can
> perhaps email her privately to get more information about how to go
> into that field. However, if you'd ultimately like to take more of a
> leading role in designing studies and reporting data, you may consider
> getting a doctorate in political science, statistics or a related
> subject like psychology or sociology. I have done my doctorate with a
> minimum of special accommodations, using JAWS and the program SAS for
> data analysis. You can write me off-list at
> arielle71 at gmail.com
> if you want more specific information about the assistive technology I use.
> Best of luck,
> Arielle
>
> On 2/15/13, jazmin ruiz <jazminruiz12 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> My name is Jazmin Ruiz, I have a BA in Political Science.  I have
>> always been interested in research related careers.  I have recently
>> become interested in statistical research and the analysis of data
>> such as polls and surveys.  I am searching for career paths or
>> examples that I could consider in these areas, as well as possible
>> higher education degrees that I should pursue if needed?  Is a BA
>> degree enough for an entry level position.  I am visually impaired use
>> JAWS or NVDA I would like to get someone's perspective?
>> Thank you, have a good day.
>>
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Cordially,
Peter Q Wolfe, BA
Cum Laude Auburn University
e-mail: peterqwolfe at gmail.com
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