What Army career choices would you recommend for a Political Science major that would help towards civilian employment?

SGT(P) Brandon H: I do not have access to your profile, but can tell you this:

1. Civil Affairs (38O), Intelligence (35L, 35M, 35F or 351M for warrant), or maybe Psy-Ops (37F) are what you want to aim for, MOS wise.

2. Language is important, and Spanish will get you nothing in the business world. Chinese, Arabic, or Japanese and you can write your paycheck IF you are fluent. Other languages fall in between.

3. Time in the geographic area and the contacts you have matter. You get those in service. Hence, the Intelligence specialties (above) usually fare better because they work on the ground more. 

4. The political science degree really isn't that important unless you want to work for a Beltway political consulting company or a PVO (not much money either way). You'll need to add some business courses. Businesses pay the real money. Government is an easy, good paycheck for 9-5 work, but don't expect anything challenging or rewarding, unless a government suit job is your desire.

5. I agree with the other postings about trying to get a commission as an officer or a warrant officer, especially in the intelligence area. If you do become an officer, it's a long haul to 48 (Foreign Area Officer), but worth it.