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This guide contains only a partial list of
occupational titles and career fields that may be of interest to students considering an
international studies major. In addition to the skills and knowledge gained through
your college course work in this major, you may also need to acquire career related work
experience, additional work related skills and/or additional education. Some of the
occupations require an advanced degree to enter the field.
After you have identified possible occupations of interest to
you, it is important to investigate the nature of work; education and training
requirements; skills and special talents needed; types of employers; future trends and
employment outlook related to each of these careers. We have set up links to
internet sites that provide detailed descriptions of these occupations. You may also want
to research these occupations by reading the books and literature available in the
Philadelphia House Career Resource Library, by contacting related professional
associations and by talking with individuals working in the field..
This guide also provides information about
obtaining related work experience including links to possible internships.
However for the best information on current, local internships contact Sally
Cardenas, Director of Internships and Community-Based Learning at 562-464-4533
or email her at scardenas@whittier.edu.
Career Options
Note: (2) refers to second information link for occupational title
Typical Employers
Airlines, banks, colleges and universities, consulting firms, government
agencies, international companies, multinational manufacturers, newspapers, non-profit
organizations, radio and TV industry, research and development firms, world trade
associations.
Liberal Arts Occupations
(click here for additional options)
Getting Career Related Work Experience
To be competitive in today's job market and to improve your
qualifications for graduate school, gaining career related work experience while you are a
college student is very important. Career related work experience can include
various forms of paid and volunteer experience (i.e. internships, some work study
positions, summer or part-time jobs in your career field of interest, possibly
fellowships, and some volunteer positions)
International Studies Related
Internships
Sources of Career Information
Career Information Links on the Internet
Graduate School Resources
General Graduate School Resources
International and Cultural Studies graduate
programs
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