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.
With this major, you can focus on cultural studies (emphasizing discourse and media) or comparative literature (emphasizing literature and language). For details, contact the department of Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature.
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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
- Assistant Director
- Book Reviewer
- Communications Specialist
- Curriculum Developer
- Editor
- Film Critic
- Journalist
- Librarian
- Literary Agent
- Marketing Director
- Production Assistant
- Professor
- Program Manager
- Publicist
- Script Supervisor
- Story Editor
- Teacher
- 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 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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