Undergraduate Programs

International Studies Careers

What can you do with a degree in International Studies? The reality is that International Studies is a broad, interdisciplinary degree that can prepare you for a multitude of careers and/or graduate degree programs. This major focuses on global affairs placing emphasis on international politics, history, philosophy, economics, and culture. In addition to the content knowledge you will gain in the courses for the major, International Studies students will develop skills in communication (both written and oral), critical thinking, analytical reasoning, research, and cultural competency. These skills are in high demand in many career fields.

Common International Studies Career Tracks

Some of the most common examples of entry-level careers pursued by International Studies graduates are the following (some of these examples may require a graduate degree beyond the bachelor鈥檚 degree):

Government and Law Careers

  • U.S. State Department, Foreign Service Officer
  • United Nations, Program Specialist
  • National Security Council, Intelligence Agent
  • Relief Organizations, Activities Coordinator
  • Government Agencies, Foreign Area Specialist or International Relations Specialist
  • Economic Development Agencies, Development Analyst
  • Immigration Law Firm, Attorney

Language, Human Services, and Education Careers

  • Educational Institutions, Instructor or Professor
  • Study Abroad Programs, Program Coordinator
  • Nonprofit Organizations, Humanitarian Relief Worker
  • International Organizations, Policy Analyst
  • U.S. Peace Corps, Community Economic Development Facilitator or English Teacher and Youth Educator

Communication and Research Careers

  • News agency, Journalist or Foreign Correspondent
  • Research Institutions, Researcher
  • Publications (Magazines or Journals), Editor
  • Travel Industry, Translator 

International Business and Industry

  • International Marketing and Trade Firms, Export Manager
  • Foreign Financial Institutions, International Banker
  • Foreign Corporations, Cross-Cultural Relations Consultant
  • Travel and Hospitality Industries, PR Representative
  • International Real Estate Firms, Sales Coordinator

 CONTACT 

D'Amour Edwards, Academic Advisor
Chris Barnes, Academic Advisor