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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Political Scientists. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Law and Government94
2.English Language87
3.Education and Training74
4.History and Archeology68
5.Sociology and Anthropology62
6.Philosophy and Theology56
7.Psychology51
8.Communications and Media50
Customer and Personal Service50
10.Mathematics46
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Knowledge Area Scores

Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
94
82
Register to vote in a national electionPrepare documents and title papers for the purchase of a new houseServe as a judge in a federal court
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
87
86
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
74
73
Show someone how to bowlLead a quality improvement seminarDesign a training program for new employees
History and Archeology
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
68
68
Take a class in US historyTeach local history to school childrenDetermine the age of bones for placing them in fossil history
Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
62
70
Identify two cultures in a story as being differentWrite a pamphlet about cultural differencesCreate a new theory about the development of civilizations
Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
56
68
Watch a TV program on family valuesUnderstand another culture's religious practicesCompare the teachings of major philosophers
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
51
59
Know the capital of the United StatesIdentify Turkey on a world mapDevelop a map of the world showing mountains, deserts, and rivers
Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
50
58
Write a thank you noteBe a radio disk jockeyWrite a novel
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
50
56
Process customer dry-cleaning drop offWork as a day care aide supervising 10 childrenRespond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
46
59
Add two numbersAnalyze data to determine areas with the highest salesDerive a complex mathematical equation