<p>I'm thinking about majoring in PoliSci, but that alone doesn't feel satisfying to me. I was considering a double minor. What would some good ones be? I was considering journalism because I enjoy writing. any ideas? </p>
<p>(also I apologize if I didn't post this in the right place)</p>
<p>Stats! It’ll be really useful, especially for PoliSci. Unless you really hate statistics…</p>
<p>I’d disagree with the other poster. You are already required to take some classes in Statistics for your PolSci major. You want to offer something unique to employers. Statistics is too similar to the major itself. I think Journalism is a great idea. It’s very common for Journalism majors to double major or minor in PolSci. (I am a Journalism major. I’ve been wrestling with the idea of majoring or minoring in PolSci. The only thing that’s holding me back is I was thinking about getting my masters in PolSci because most PolSci jobs that interest me require it or provide more pay if you have a masters.) Also, I think because college cost is an issue for me, it will save me time if don’t add a minor or double minoring. Anyway, sorry for kinda rambling. Journalism is a great place because it shows you know about being a good communicator which is essential in any field, also that you are a good writer, which is also valuable. Another option for you is foreign language, especially Spanish because of the growing number of Spanish speakers. The only issue with this is it’s very common. A critical language (Chinese, Arabic, Farsi) etc while challenging would certainly be unique and could be an asset to you in your future career because in addition to language, you also learn about culture. Considering our increased business with China and conflict with the Middle East, definitely has value. Finally, although it’s not my thing, I heard a lot of people say that they thoroughly enjoyed philosophy and many people who go to grad school for Pol Sci or who go to Law School are philosophy majors. Good luck!</p>
<p>Well, minor in something good to balance out the PolSci. My sister minored in English with that as her major. It may be interesting, but what do you plan to do with it? Are you planning to go to law school? </p>
<p>I would do minors in journalism and econ. You’ll get more perspective when you write your articles as a journalist 
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I’d disagree with the other poster. You are already required to take some classes in Statistics for your PolSci major. You want to offer something unique to employers. Statistics is too similar to the major itself.
…it’s totally not. Political science majors usually require one course in statistics. It is usually not calculus-based, and usually teaches the very basics of statistics - in service to the goal that students understand articles and books written in the field (not necessarily that they are able to perform useful statistical analysis themselves). A statistics major will teach computer applications and the use of statistical software to do more intermediate and some advanced statistics. Even a statistics minor will require far more statistics courses than a political science major would, and would be a very useful complement to a poli sci major. They are two very distinct fields. In fact, that was the minor I was going to recommend myself.
But the answer is basically anything could be a good complementary minor to political science, depending on your interests and goals. If you are interested in political economy economics could be a good minor; if you want to do quantitative analysis statistics or math could be a good minor; if you are interested in the interplay between politics/governments and culture anthropology or sociology could be a good choice; if you want to write books or news articles about politics and government English or journalism could work; if you want to do international political work, a minor in international relations or a useful or critical modern foreign language is a good suggestion. You could choose literally anything.
So the question is, what do you want to do? And why does a simple major feel unsatisfying to you? Is it because you think double-majoring is the ‘thing’ to do or looks more competitive or something? And why a double minor and not just a single minor?
Stats makes sense if you want to work in politics. For journalism, I’d pick something else. English, journalism, public policy, Econ, etc.
Accounting or business. If you go to law school you need to know how to read financial statements, the firm’s and for your cases. Marketing is very much part of firm life. Econ and accounting help with determining damages.