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...
German Studies?
You can do a lot with this major. German majors go on to successful careers in international 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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- Business Development Associate, FGI
- Dean of Academic Resources and Special Programs, Grand Valley State University
- Coding Specialist, University of Minnesota Physicians
- Eighth Grade Teacher, St. Matthew School
- Independent Sales, ALFAC
Common Career Titles for this Major
- Diplomat
- Foreign Correspondent
- German Teacher
- Historian
- Intelligence Officer
- International Business Consultant
- International Development Consultant
- Language Researcher
- Librarian
- Professor
- Translator/Interpreter
- Travel Agent
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Skills You Acquire with this Major
German 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
- Ability to speak another language
- Listening, clarifying, questioning and responding skills
- Ability to work well independently and collaboratively
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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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