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...
French Studies?
You can do a lot with this major! French majors go on to successful, often international 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.
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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- French Teacher, Providence Academy
- Admissions Representative, High Tech Institute
- Export Assistant, General Mills Inc.
- French Teacher, MN Public Schools
- Intelligence Officer, United States Air Force
- Patient Care Coordinator, University of Minnesota Physicians
- President of Corporate Sponsorship, Fundraising & Development, Risdall Advertising
- Research Coordinator, University of Minnesota
- Staff Scientist, University of Minnesota
Common Career Titles for this Major
- Civil Service worker
- Diplomat
- Foreign Correspondent
- French Teacher
- Historian
- Intelligence Officer
- International Business Consultant
- International Development Consultant
- Language Researcher
- Librarian
- Professor
- Translator/Interpreter
- Travel Agent
- United Nations Officer
- World Health Organization Officer
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Skills You Acquire with this Major
French Studies majors develop skills that are applicable to a wide variety of careers. These skills include:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Cross-cultural knowledge and understanding
- Critical thinking and creative problem-solving
- Ability to formulate clear and persuasive messages
- Listening, clarifying, questioning and responding skills
- Ability to work well independently and collaboratively
- Ability to speak another language
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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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