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Government and Public Administration

The Government & Public Administration pathway may appeal to students who are…

  • Motivated by serving the public and making a positive impact on society
  • Comfortable with public speaking and communication
  • Detail-oriented and skilled at working with data
  • Strong organizational and management abilities
  • Enjoy working in political or governmental settings that involve balancing multiple viewpoints and priorities

Core Courses

Intro Courses: 
Intro to Business

Advanced Courses: 
AP Government & Politics; AP Microeconomics; AP Macroeconomics; AP Statistics; American Government; Law in American Society; US Foreign Policy; Internship

Career-Related Electives

Multicultural Studies; Writing for Public Speaking; Speech Communication; Cooperative Work Training; Financial Accounting; Managerial Accounting

Career-Related Activities

DECA; Model UN; Speech Team; Government Club; Downers Grove Peer Jury; Election Worker; Principal’s Advisory Council

Future Career Possibilites

Policy and Legislative Work: Policy Analyst, Legislative Assistant, Lobbyist / Government Affairs Specialist, Public Affairs Specialist

Public Administration and Management: City or County Manager, Budget Analyst, Public Administrator

Foreign Service and International Relations: Foreign Service Officer / Diplomat, Emergency Management Director, International Development Officer

Human Services and Social Programs: Social Services Coordinator, Case Manager, Public Health Administrator

Regulatory and Compliance: Environmental Compliance Officer, Tax Examiner / Collector, Occupational Safety Inspector

Planning and Development: Urban or Regional Planner, Transportation Planner, Economic Development Officer.