What Can I Do With A Major In International Studies

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Overview	Career Titles	Employers	Skills	Salary Information
Graduate Data	Alumni/Intern Profiles	Links of Interest	Additional Information

Overview | Return to top

A major in international studies prepares students to thrive as individuals, prosper as professionals and participate as citizens in the global community of the 21st century. This requires increasing their awareness of how global forces will shape their lives and their communities.

The international studies major is designed for students who are interested in government service, international law, international and regional non-governmental organizations, and various international and service organizations and programs. It also prepares students for graduate study in a variety of international fields.

Career Titles | Return to top

Activities Coordinator
Administrative Assistant
Advertising Copywriter
Advertising Trainee
Affirmative Action Officer
Airport Customer Service Worker
Archivist
Associate Buyer
Associate Editor
Banking Associate
Bilingual Technical Writer
Campaign Aide/Organizer
Commodities Broker
Community Agency Administrator
Community Health Educator
Congressional Aide
Congressional Staff Member
Consular Assistant
Consultant/Cross Cultural Relations
Copy Editor
Counselor
Court Interpreter
Creative Director
Cross Cultural Trainer
Cultural Affairs Officer
Customs Officer
Diplomat
Economist
Editor
ESL Teacher
Export Documentation Agent
Export Manager
Export/Import Sales Manager
FBI / CIA Agent
Foreign Affairs Analyst
Foreign Area Specialist
Foreign Correspondent
Foreign Film Specialist
Foreign Service Officer
Foundation Representative

Fund Raiser
Graphic Designer
Historian
Hotel Customer Service Representative
Humanitarian Relief Worker
Immigration Inspector
Immigration Officer
Import/Export Coordinator
Insurance Claims Adjuster
International Student Advisor
Intelligence Agent
Intelligence Research Specialist
International Bank Trainee
International Banker
International Business Specialist
International Buyer
International Conference Planner
International Hotel Manager
International Importer / Exporter
International Lawyer
International Money Transfer Specialist
International Public Administrator
International Relations Officer
International Student Advisor
International Trade Specialist
International Travel Counselor
Interpreter
Journalist
Labor Relations Specialist
Language Teacher
Lawyer
Legal Aide
Legal Assistant
Legislative Correspondent
Librarian
Linguistics
Lobbyist
Market Research Analyst
Marketing Assistant
Marketing Trainee

News Correspondent
Nurse
Office Administrator
Overseas Service Agent
Peace Corps/VISTA Volunteer
Philanthropic Foundation Administrator
Photographer
Physician
Political Consultant
Political Scientist
Politician
Probate Para Legal
Professor
Program Assistant
Program Coordinator
Public Administrator
Public Affairs Coordinator
Public Health Administrator
Public Relations Liaison
Public Relations Representative
Public Relations Specialist
Reporter
Researcher
Sales Coordinator
Sales Representative
Securities Broker
Shipping Broker
Social Welfare Worker
Social Worker
Study Abroad Advisor
Teacher
Tour Organizer
Trade Specialist
Translator
Travel Agent
Underwriter
United Nations Guide
University Administrator
Urban/Regional Planner
Writer/Author

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Academic Journals
Armed Services
Banks
Business and Industry
Colleges and Universities
Consulting Firms
Convention and Visitors' Bureau
Department of Commerce
Department of Commission
Department of Cultural Resources
Department of Defense
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Immigration and Naturalization
Department of Justice
Department of State
Domestic and Foreign Corporations
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Foreign News Agencies

Foundations
Government Agencies
Government Embassies
Health and Human Services
Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Import/Export Organizations
International Airlines
International Law Firm
International Marketing Firms
International Newspapers
International Organizations
International Real Estate Firms
International Trade Firms
International Visitor's Councils
Local, State, Federal Government
Magazines
Museums

National Endowment for the Humanities
National Security Council (NSC)
Nonprofit Organizations
Overseas Dependents' Schools
Peace Corps/AmeriCorps
Political Campaign Headquarters
Public and Private Schools Abroad
Public Relations Firms
Relief Organizations
Religious Organizations
Research Institutions
Transportation Industry
Travel Agencies
Travel Industry
TV Networks
United Nations
World Health Organization

Skills | Return to top

Ability to conduct research
Ability to do statistical analysis
Ability to read critically
Ability to take initiative and be self starting
Adaptable/flexible
Analytical Thinking
Analyzes situations from multiple sides
Background to identify universality and differences among cultures of the world
Become knowledgeable of other cultures, languages, institutions--an ability to analyze across cultural or national lines
Capability to communicate fluently in a language other than English
Communicates diplomatically

Computer literacy
Creative thinking
Critical thinking
Cultural sensitivity when communicating with people of other cultures
Decision-making
Develop ability to adapt and appreciate others and their lifestyle
Grasp of linkages among politics, economics, history and culture
Grasp of political processes at multiple levels
Open minded
Possesses an understanding of and sensitivity to a community's needs
Relates to others from varying backgrounds

Sees the world from the perspective of other individuals and other cultures
Speaks, reads, and writes proficiently
Strong intercultural understanding
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Understand and adapt programs, products, and services to the cultural background of the audience
Understand many points of view
Understand of the subtle differences in language and customs among multiple cultures
Understand that all people and ideas have value and interconnectedness

Salary Information | Return to top

NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) Summer 2012 Average Starting Salary:

Not Currently Available

Average Salary for SNC International Studies Graduates:

2009: No salary data available
2010: No salary data available
2011: No salary data available

For additional salary information, please visit salary.com

Graduate Data | Return to top

The job titles and employers listed below are a sample of the results from the annual St. Norbert College Career Services graduate follow-up survey for the Classes of 2003-2011.

Job Titles

2nd Lieutenant
Assistant to President
Associate Consultant

Canvas Manager
Customer Service Specialist
Japanese Teacher

Marine Export Agent
Teacher of English to Chinese Students

Employers

Air and Ocean Shipping Corp.
Army Reserve
Bialtee Yates

Green Bay Area Schools
Humana

Micoley & Co.
The Fund for Public Interest
World Teach

Graduate Programs

No data available

Graduate Schools

No data available

Alumni/Intern Profiles | Return to top

Alumni Profiles
Elizabeth Raven Juern
David Schug
Amber Vlasnik

Intern Profiles
Adi Redzic

Links of Interest | Return to top

Career Information
Graduate Programs in International Studies
International Career Resources (Duke University)
International Studies Job Search Resources (UW-Madison)

Professional Associations
American Political Science Association
International Advertising Association
International Association of Business Communicators
International Studies Association

Jobs & Internships
GOINGLOBAL - password required off campus, contact careers@snc.edu
OverseasJobs
Riley Guide to International Job Opportunities
Teaching Abroad Web Sites
Two Lingos

Additional Information | Return to top

SNC International Studies Department
Major Requirements
Academic Advising
Career Services Job Search Links

Disclaimer: The information included on this page is not all-inclusive. You are encouraged to utilize additional online and print resources when researching majors and careers. Some of the careers listed may require additional education, training, development, licenses and/or certifications. If you feel something should be added, changed, updated or removed, please contact Career Services. The content included on this page will be updated annually each summer. Please contact Career Services if you have any questions about the information on this page or to schedule an appointment.