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...
Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature?You can do a lot with this major! Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature majors go on to successful careers in the arts, academics, politics, law, government, publishing, research, and much more.
For details about this major and its areas of focus, see the department of Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature site.
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For information beyond what you find below, stop by the Career and Community Learning Center in 135 Johnston Hall. We have huge What Can I Do With a Major in.... ? binders, including one for every single major in CLA. We update these binders all the time, and in them you'll find more in-depth information than we can provide here. You can also get individual guidance exploring majors and career paths. Stop by.
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Career Titles of U of M Alumni with this Major
Below are job titles of recent graduates and experienced professionals. Linked job titles provide more information about the individual and their background. Please keep in mind that individual profiles may have changed since this information was first compiled.
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Other Common Career Titles for this Major:
- Advertising Consultant
- Assistant Director
- Book Reviewer
- Curriculum Developer
- Editor
- Film Critic
- Librarian
- Literary Agent
- Marketing Director
- Professor
- Program Manager
- Publicist
- Script Supervisor
- Writer
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Skills You Acquire with this Major
Cultural
Studies and Comparative Literature majors develop great skills
that are applicable to a wide variety of careers. These skills include:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Ability to formulate
clear, organized and persuasive messages
- Listening, clarifying,
questioning and responding skills
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to understand
and work well with diverse groups
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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 guide your search for a volunteer position that matches your interests. When you volunteer in the community, you work for a good cause and explore potential career options. Volunteering also provides you with opportunities to network, build your resume, and develop professional skills.
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