Languages and Culture
Below are sample lists of careers and majors commonly associated with Languages/Culture. Please remember, many careers do not require a specific major; rather, employers are often more interested in the experiences you have had and the skills, interests, abilities, and strengths you have developed through these experiences that enhance your academic program. Use the links below to explore careers and majors.
Majors:
- Anthropology
- African and African American Studies
- Classical Antiquity
- Classical Languages
- East Asian Languages and Cultures
- French
- Geography
- Germanic Languages and Culture
- Global and International Studies
- History
- Humanities and Western Civilization
- Italian
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- Linguistics
- Religious Studies
- Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies
- Slavic Languages and Literature
- Sociology
- Spanish
Careers:
- Activist, Advocate/Organizer
- Advocate
- Anthropologist
- Applied Anthropologist
- Appointed/Elected Government Official
- Archeologist
- Archivist
- Art Acquisition Specialist
- Art Conserver
- Art Consultant
- Art Dealer
- Art Librarian
- Art Transporter
- Attorney
- Benefits Manager/Administrator
- Biological Anthropologist
- Broadcaster
- Business Analyst
- Cartographer
- Case Worker
- Civil Service Worker
- Classifier
- Clinical Social Worker
- Collections Manager
- College Professor
- Community Services Specialist
- Conservation/Preservation Specialist
- Conservator
- Copy Editor
- Corporate Trainer
- Corporation Legislative Issues Manager
- Cultural Anthropologist
- Cultural Resource Manager
- Curator
- Customs Officer
- Data Analyzer
- Designer
- Diplomat
- Docent Coordinator
- Document and Procedures Analyst
- Ecologist
- Economist
- Editor
- Education Coordinator
- Equal Employment Opportunity Officer
- Museum Curator
- Museum Exhibit Designer
- Museum Registrar
- Museum Technician
- Newspaper Editor
- Paleoanthropologist
- Paralegal
- Park Guide
- Physical Anthropologist
- Policy Researcher/Analyst
- Practicing Anthropologist
- Project Development Officer
- Public Health Educator
- Publicist
- Publishing Assistant
- Radio Announcer
- Registrar
- Reporter
- Emergency Services Manager
- English or Foreign Language Instructor
- Environmentalist
- Exhibit Designer
- Fact Checker
- Foreign Exchange Trader
- Foreign Service Officer
- Foundation President
- Freelance Writer
- Fundraising/Development Officer
- Gallery Director
- Genealogist
- Gerontologist
- Grant Writer
- Historian
- Historical Archeologist
- Historical Researcher
- History Teacher
- Human Resources Specialist
- Human Rights Advocate
- Immigration Specialist/Analyst
- Intelligence Analyst
- International Correspondent
- International Program Coordinator
- International Relations Specialist
- Interpretive Guide
- Journalist - Language or Culture-Specific
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Lawyer - International, Travel, or Immigration Law
- Legislative Aide
- Legislative Analyst / Coordinator
- Librarian
- Linguist
- Linguistic Anthropologist
- Lobbyist
- Management Consultant
- Market Researcher
- Marketing
- Medical Anthropologist
- Minister
- Police Officer
- Public Administrator
- Public Relations Officer
- Research Analyst
- Researcher
- Social Anthropologist
- Sociologist
- Student Affairs Administrator
- Study Abroad Coordinator
- Teacher/Faculty
- Technical Writer
- Tour Guide
- Trade Specialist
- Training Specialist
- Translator
- Transportation Manager
- Travel Agent
- Travel Journalist
- Urban Park Ranger
- Urban Planner/Community Developer
- Writer/Researcher
- Youth Service Worker
Career Exploration Hub
Employment Strategies
- Identify areas of interest related to your major so you can focus your academics and experiences towards these fields.
- Gain direct experience within the areas that interest you most through research projects, independent studies, internships, part-time jobsstudent organization involvement, or volunteering
- Register for Hire Jayhawks and subscribe to the Internship Newsletter to receive automated weekly emails with specific internship information.
- Consider joining a professional organization related to your area of interest, and, if possible, attend local and/or regional conferences to make connections with professionals working in your field.
- Practice interviewing on your own or by conducting a mock interview at the University Career Center.
- Develop your resume and tailor it to your area(s) of interest.
- Earn a minor or take additional coursework outside your major when relevant to your career goals.
- Complete an independent study to gain advanced research skills.
- Maintain a strong GPA if you are considering pursuing graduate or professional school.
- Consider getting involved with a student organization at KU related to your area of interest.