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- American Studies (B.A.)
- Arabic Studies (B.A.)
- Art (Studio Art) (B.A.)
- Art History and Archaeology (B.A.)
- Chinese (B.A.)
- Cinema and Media Studies (B.A.)
- Classics (B.A.)
- Communication (B.A.)
- Dance (B.A.)
- English (B.A.)
- French Language & Literature (B.A.)
- German Studies (B.A.)
- History (B.A.)
- Immersive Media Design (B.A.)
- Italian Language & Literature (B.A.)
- Japanese (B.A.)
- Jewish Studies (B.A.)
- Linguistics (B.A.)
- Music (B.A.)
- Music (B.M.)
- Music (B.M.E.)
- Persian Studies (B.A.)
- Philosophy (B.A.)
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (B.A.)
- Religions of the Ancient Middle East (B.A.)
- Romance Languages (B.A.)
- Russian Language, Literature & Culture (B.A.)
- Spanish Language, Literature & Cultures (B.A.)
- Theatre (B.A.)
- Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies B.A.
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Graduate Programs
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Graduate Programs
- American Studies (M.A.)
- American Studies (Ph.D.)
- Art (Studio Art) (M.F.A.)
- Art History and Archaeology (M.A.)
- Art History and Archaeology (Ph.D.)
- Classics (M.A.)
- Communication (M.A.)
- Communication (Ph.D.)
- Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)
- Creative Writing (M.F.A.)
- Dance (M.F.A.)
- Design (M.F.A.)
- Dual-Degree M.A. Historic Preservation and American Studies
- English (M.A.)
- English (Ph.D.)
- French Language & Literature (M.A.)
- French Language & Literature (Ph.D.)
- German Studies (M.A.)
- German Studies (Ph.D)
- History (M.A.)
- History (Ph.D.)
- Interpreting (M.P.S.)
- Jewish Studies (M.A.)
- Linguistics (Ph.D.)
- Music (D.M.A.)
- Music (M.A.)
- Music (M.M.)
- Music (Ph.D.)
- Philosophy (M.A.)
- Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Second Language Acquisition (M.A.)
- Second Language Acquisition (Ph.D.)
- Spanish Language, Literature & Cultures (M.A.)
- Spanish Language, Literature & Cultures (Ph.D.)
- Theatre and Performance Studies (M.A.)
- Theatre and Performance Studies (Ph.D.)
- Women's Studies (Ph.D.)
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Arts/Design
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Arts/Design
Our students bring creativity and an eye for design to many industries, including design firms, non-profit organizations, educational and government institutions. Coursework in studio art, communication, illustration, graphic design and digital media can prepare you well. Building a portfolio of your work is critical for success. Seek out internships and volunteer opportunities on and off campus to further develop and document your skills.
- American Studies (B.A.)
- Art (Studio Art) (B.A.)
- Art History and Archaeology (B.A.)
- Cinema and Media Studies (B.A.)
- Communication (B.A.)
- Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)
- Creative Writing (M.F.A.)
- Dance (B.A.)
- Digital Studies in the Arts and Humanities (DSAH)
- English (B.A.)
- Immersive Media Design (B.A.)
- Music (B.A.)
- Music (B.M.)
- Music (B.M.E.)
- Theatre (B.A.)
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Communication/PR
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Communication/PR
Our students bring strong written and oral communication skills to many fields, including PR firms, government agencies, non-profit organizations, media organizations and more. Coursework in communication theories, digital media and graphic design can prepare you well to enter these growing industries. Building a strong resume is critical for success. Seek out internships on and off campus to further develop and document your skills.
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Consulting
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Consulting
Our students bring strong problem solving, teamwork and analytical thinking skills to many fields, including management consulting firms as well as niche/boutique firms that may specialize in healthcare, human resources, education, IT and more. Building a strong resume is critical for success. Seek out internships to further develop and document your skills. Hiring for consulting internships and jobs typically happens predominately in the fall semester.
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Education
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Education
Our students bring leadership, public speaking, communication and cultural competency skills to many fields, including public and private K-12 schools, education-focused non-profit organizations, government agencies and within higher education. Seek out internships, student teaching and volunteer opportunities with children to further develop and document your skills. Teaching certification to teach in K-12 public schools can be obtained through a double major in the College of Education.
- Arabic Studies (B.A.)
- Art (Studio Art) (B.A.)
- Art History and Archaeology (B.A.)
- Chinese (B.A.)
- Classics (B.A.)
- Communication (B.A.)
- Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)
- Creative Writing (M.F.A.)
- Dance (B.A.)
- Digital Studies in the Arts and Humanities (DSAH)
- English (B.A.)
- French Language & Literature (B.A.)
- German Studies (B.A.)
- History (B.A.)
- Italian Language & Literature (B.A.)
- Japanese (B.A.)
- Music (B.A.)
- Music (B.M.)
- Music (B.M.E.)
- Persian Studies (B.A.)
- Romance Languages (B.A.)
- Russian Language, Literature & Culture (B.A.)
- Second Language Acquisition
- Second Language Acquisition (M.A.)
- Spanish Language, Literature & Cultures (B.A.)
- Theatre (B.A.)
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
Our students bring creativity, writing, editing, digital media and communication skills to this broad field, which includes opportunities in film, print, radio and television. Build your resume with multiple internship experiences. A digital portfolio and/or video reel may be necessary for certain positions.
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Environment
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Environment
Our students bring writing, communication and research skills to many fields, including government agencies, non-profit organizations and through sustainability programs in the private sector. Build your resume with multiple internship and volunteer experiences on and off campus. Additional coursework or a double major in environmental science or policy could strengthen your background.
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Financial
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Financial
Our students bring research, communication and teamwork skills to many fields, including banks, insurance companies, government agencies and more. Build your resume with multiple internships. Additional coursework, a minor or double major in business or economics could strengthen your background.
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Government
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Government
Our students bring strategic planning, teamwork, communication and problem solving skills to this broad field, which includes opportunities at the local, state and federal levels. Additional coursework in government or a future graduate degree in public administration or public policy could strengthen your background. Build your resume with multiple internships.
- Arabic Studies (B.A.)
- Chinese (B.A.)
- Classics (B.A.)
- Communication (B.A.)
- Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)
- Creative Writing (M.F.A.)
- Digital Studies in the Arts and Humanities (DSAH)
- English (B.A.)
- French Language & Literature (B.A.)
- German Studies (B.A.)
- History (B.A.)
- Italian Language & Literature (B.A.)
- Japanese (B.A.)
- Jewish Studies (B.A.)
- Linguistics (B.A.)
- Philosophy (B.A.)
- Religions of the Ancient Middle East (B.A.)
- Romance Languages (B.A.)
- Russian Language, Literature & Culture (B.A.)
- Second Language Acquisition
- Second Language Acquisition (M.A.)
- Spanish Language, Literature & Cultures (B.A.)
- Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies B.A.
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Healthcare
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Healthcare
Our students bring communication, problem solving, critical thinking skills and a humanist perspective to this broad field, which includes opportunities to work directly with patients or in management/administrative positions. Additional coursework or a future graduate degree in a health-related field could strengthen your background. Build your resume with multiple internships and volunteer opportunities, particularly if seeking future patient-centered positions.
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Hospitality
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Hospitality
Our students bring problem solving, organizational and communication skills to many fields, including hotels, restaurants, sports teams, entertainment venues and more. Build your resume with multiple internships on and off campus. Additional coursework related to event planning or business could strengthen your background.
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Human Resources
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Human Resources
Our students bring interpersonal communication, negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills to this complex field, which can encompass recruiting, learning and development, training, compensation and more. Build your resume with multiple internships. Additional coursework to business or a future certificate or graduate degree in human resources can strengthen your background.
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Law
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Law
Our students bring strong writing, research and analytical skills to many fields, including law firms, private companies and with government agencies. Maintain a strong GPA if headed to law school and seek out the services of the pre-law advising office on campus. Some students choose to work as paralegals after graduation, a position that requires a bachelor’s degree.
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Libraries/Museums
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Libraries/Museums
Our students bring research, customer service, organizational and communication skills to these fields, which offer positions ranging from curator to archivist and librarian, among others. Most positions with a library and many in a museum will require a graduate degree. Strengthen your resume through internships and volunteer work in a museum or library setting.
- American Studies (B.A.)
- Art (Studio Art) (B.A.)
- Art History and Archaeology (B.A.)
- Classics (B.A.)
- Communication (B.A.)
- Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)
- Creative Writing (M.F.A.)
- Digital Studies in the Arts and Humanities (DSAH)
- English (B.A.)
- History (B.A.)
- Jewish Studies (B.A.)
- Linguistics (B.A.)
- Philosophy (B.A.)
- Religions of the Ancient Middle East (B.A.)
- Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies B.A.
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Management
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Management
Our students bring leadership, strategic planning and communication skills to this field. Additional coursework, a minor or a double major in business can strengthen your background. Some graduates will go on to pursue an MBA after graduation. Add to your resume with multiple internships. Management training programs with companies can be a nice pipeline into the field. Recruiting for internships and full-time positions often happens predominately in the fall semester.
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Marketing/Sales
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Marketing/Sales
Our students bring creativity, teamwork, communication and digital media skills to these broad fields, which can encompass market research, advertising, brand management, public relations, sales and more. Additional coursework, a minor or a double major in business or communication can strengthen your background. Add to your resume with multiple internships.
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Media
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Media
Our students bring communication, digital media, writing and editing skills to many fields, including media companies of all sizes, as well as in media relations positions with government agencies, sports teams, healthcare organizations, schools and more. Additional coursework, a minor or a double major in communication can strengthen your background. Add to your resume with multiple internships.
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Non-Profit
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Non-Profit
Our students bring compassion, communication, creativity, writing and language skills to non-profit organizations of all sizes and missions. Enhance your resume through internships and volunteer work on and off campus, especially with the populations you hope to one day serve. Specific skills in grant writing and fundraising may make you even more competitive.
- American Studies (B.A.)
- Arabic Studies (B.A.)
- Art (Studio Art) (B.A.)
- Art History and Archaeology (B.A.)
- Chinese (B.A.)
- Cinema and Media Studies (B.A.)
- Classics (B.A.)
- Communication (B.A.)
- Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)
- Creative Writing (M.F.A.)
- Dance (B.A.)
- English (B.A.)
- French Language & Literature (B.A.)
- German Studies (B.A.)
- History (B.A.)
- Italian Language & Literature (B.A.)
- Japanese (B.A.)
- Jewish Studies (B.A.)
- Linguistics (B.A.)
- Music (B.A.)
- Music (B.M.)
- Music (B.M.E.)
- Persian Studies (B.A.)
- Philosophy (B.A.)
- Religions of the Ancient Middle East (B.A.)
- Romance Languages (B.A.)
- Russian Language, Literature & Culture (B.A.)
- Second Language Acquisition
- Second Language Acquisition (M.A.)
- Spanish Language, Literature & Cultures (B.A.)
- Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies B.A.
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Public Policy
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Public Policy
Our students bring writing, public speaking, research, analytical thinking and language skills to this field, which can encompass education, environmental, health, international development and non-profit policy, among others. Enhance your resume through multiple internships. A future graduate degree in public policy may make you the most competitive. Some professionals also seek law degrees.
- American Studies (B.A.)
- Arabic Studies (B.A.)
- Chinese (B.A.)
- Communication (B.A.)
- Comparative Literature (Ph.D.)
- Creative Writing (M.F.A.)
- English (B.A.)
- French Language & Literature (B.A.)
- German Studies (B.A.)
- History (B.A.)
- Italian Language & Literature (B.A.)
- Japanese (B.A.)
- Jewish Studies (B.A.)
- Linguistics (B.A.)
- Religions of the Ancient Middle East (B.A.)
- Romance Languages (B.A.)
- Russian Language, Literature & Culture (B.A.)
- Second Language Acquisition
- Second Language Acquisition (M.A.)
- Spanish Language, Literature & Cultures (B.A.)
- Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies B.A.
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Research
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Research
Our students bring writing, research, teamwork and curiosity to many fields, including think tanks, local, state and federal government agencies and within higher education. Enhance your resume through internships and research with faculty members. Additional coursework involving quantitative data analysis may be helpful for some positions. A future graduate degree in your field of interest may make you the most competitive.
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Sciences
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Sciences
Our students bring writing, research and communication skills to many fields, including government agencies, contractors, media and more . There is a need in the sciences for professionals who can clearly and concisely explain scientific terms and processes. Enhance your resume through internships. Additional coursework, a minor or a double major in the sciences and/or technical writing may be helpful for some positions.
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