CONTACT US:
CLA Career Services
135 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
email: cclc@umn.edu
phone: 612-624-7577
fax: 612-625-4832
hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm, M-F
CLA Career Services are offered through
the Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC)
CCLC Staff
Resource Room
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What can I do with a major in...
American Studies?
You can do a lot with this major! American Studies majors go on to successful careers in business, academics, advocacy, politics, government, publishing, the arts, research, and much more.
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For information beyond what you find below, stop by our office in 135 Johnston Hall. Our popular "What Can I Do With a Major in ___?" binders are filled with information about every major in CLA. These binders are updated regularly and contain more information than we can provide here. When you visit, you can also get individual assistance as you explore majors and career paths.
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Career Titles of Alumni with this Major
Below is a small sampling of CLA alumni job titles. (Individual profiles may have changed since this information was first gathered.)
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Common Career Titles for this Major
- Administrator
- Editor
- Communications Professional
- Consultant
- Film Archivist
- Historian
- Information Manager
- Librarian
- Lobbyist
- Media Specialist
- Museum Curator
- Policy Advisor
- Professor
- Public Relations Manager
- Research Assistant
- Social Commentator
- Social Worker
- Teacher
- Video Producer
- Writer
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Skills You Acquire with this Major
American Studies majors develop skills that are applicable to a wide variety of careers. These skills include:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- In-depth knowledge of American culture and history
- Strong analysis and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to formulate clear and persuasive messages
- Listening, clarifying, questioning and responding skills
- Ability to do effective research
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Public Service Opportunities
If you're interested in doing volunteer work related to this major, the Career and Community Learning Center can help. Advisors at our 345 Fraser Hall office can help you find a related volunteer position. By volunteering in the community, you can work for a good cause, explore career options, gain experience, and build your professional network.
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