What can I do with this degree?
Ethnic Studies
Afro-Ethnic Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicana/Chicano Studies, Latin American Studies
Careers
- Political Analyst
- Officer of Federal Agency
- Campaign Director
- Lobbyist
- Local/National
Politician
- Federal Program Director
- Official Appointee
- Judge
- Lawyer
- Legislative
Analyst
- Law Clerk
- Elementary Teacher
- High School Teacher
- University Professor
- Curriculum
Writer
- Researcher
- Librarian
- Economist
- Real Estate Developer
- Marketing Agent
- Stockbroker
- Writer
- Newspaper Columnist
- News reporter
- Speech writer
- Paralegal
AREAS
EDUCATION
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Elementary, middle school, high school and college professors
EMPLOYERS
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School districts seeking multiple subject elementary and junior high teachers
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High Schools who are seeking history or government teachers
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Universities who need full time or part American studies/ American History/ American
Government Professors.
STRATEGIES
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In order to teach, you must pursue a teaching credential for the K-12 sector
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At the university level, you must obtain a PhD in a specific discipline and attempt
to publish your research.
LAW
- Clerking
- Researching
- Policy writing
- Lawyer Judge
- Paralegal
EMPLOYERS
- U.S National courts
- Private law firms
- Public interest lobby groups
- Non-profit
organizations
STRATEGIES
- In order to practice, you must have a J.D from an accredited ABA school and take
the Bar exam
- In order to become a paralegal you must complete courses for a paralegal certificate.
GOVERNMENT
- Speechwriting
- Campaigning
- Assisting political officials with
agenda items, national security, political lobbying.
EMPLOYERS
- Federal Agencies such as the CIA, FBI or any other security branch
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Offices of local or national officials such as congressmen, representatives or the
President
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Non-profit public interest groups.
STRATEGIES
-
Intern
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Research application deadlines
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Attend any information sessions that the agencies hold for recruitment.
MEDIA
- News reporting
- News writing
- Speech writing.
EMPLOYERS
- News and television stations
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Political officials.
STRATEGIES
- Become an intern
- In order to apply for a position as
a news anchor you must submit a demo tape for an audition
- In regard to print media, you should
create a writing portfolio to submit for employment.
BUSINESS
- Marketing
- Brokering
- Financial planning
- Public relations
EMPLOYERS
- Corporate business companies (private and public)
STRATEGIES
-
Secure some type of business experience through class assignments, or part time
work
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Build a strong resume that highlights your transferable skills.
Student Clubs/National Organizations
HOTLINKS
GRADUATE SCHOOLS
MEDIA
BUSINESS
GOVERNMENT
EDUCATION
Prepared by the Career Planning staff of Career Services at The University of
Tennessee, Knoxville. (2007)
UTK is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title
IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer