A major in American studies improves understanding of life in the United States, past and present, and provides an understanding of some of the ways in which American life and culture have been studied. Such a major serves as excellent preparation for graduate study or professional schools such as law or business.
American studies majors also pursue a wide range of career paths, some of which are listed below. For some of the occupations listed below, such as criminologist, additional skills and/or related training are desirable. Additional graduate study is generally expected for those occupations marked with a * on the following list.
Business
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Education and Communications
| Health and Human Services
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The interdisciplinary nature of American studies enables students to develop their abilities in areas that range from critical analysis to group coordination and facilitation. These skills may be applied to a wide variety of occupations. For example, while a personnel director, a reporter, and a social worker might use the the skills of compiling and evaluating information for different purposes, each will probably use those skills on a daily basis. A sampling of representative skills and abilities follows.
Interpersonal Relations
| Communication
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Analysis and Research
| Project Development
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...about careers, graduate and professional schools, internships, professional associations, or job descriptions contact:
University Career Center
110 Burge Union
(785) 864-3624
For information about majors and concentrations in American studies:
American Studies Department
2120 Wescoe Hall
(785) 864-4011
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