Enhancing Political Science Education: Evaluating the Impact of Networking Skills Training
Abstract
This study looks at the effects of adding networking-skills training to a political science seminar. Students who received the training reported higher levels of comfort, confidence, and experience in most networking activities compared to a control group. Both groups identified direct outreach to professionals as the most valuable activity, but trained students engaged in it more often. Political science departments can use the same assessment tools we already rely on for accreditation to evaluate how well our career preparation efforts are working to improve career readiness skills.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Innovative Teaching Methodologies in Social Sciences
Political Science Research and Education
Educator Training and Historical Pedagogy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Political Science Education
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Pages
- 1–6
- Publication date
- 2 April 2026
- Language
- EN