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Careers

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Global Studies prepares students for a wide range of careers that value multi-cultural communication skills and understanding. 

Many Global Studies majors go on to pursue careers in fields that fall into one of four categories: 

  • Social, Economic & Community Development
  • Statesmanship: Diplomacy, Intelligence, Security, Governance & Human Rights
  • Education, Interpretation & Translation
  • Ethical and Sustainable Business & Social Entrepreneurship

Below, see examples of the wide range of employers operating in these spaces

Careers Fields & Potential Employers

Social & Community Development

Some graduates work for government agencies or NGOs that address social issues such as poverty and economic development, health and nutrition, disaster relief, and youth and women's development

Stateside-oriented examples:

Americorps
Civic Spark
Catholic Charities
American Red Cross

 International-oriented examples:

Peace Corps
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US AID
International Red Cross

Diplomacy, Intelligence, Security, Good Governance & Human Rights

Some graduates work for government agencies or NGOs addressing issues such as international relations, diplomacy, intelligence, security, migration and refugees, and better governance

Examples:

United Nations
The Carter Center. Waging Peace. Fighting Disease. Buildling Hope.
Amnesty International
Refugee and Immigrant Transitions
US Department of Homeland Security
Refugees International

Education, Communication & Translation

Some graduates work for agencies and organizations in the fields of education, interpreting and translation.

Stateside-oriented examples:

CSU EduCorps
The Court Interpreters
Teach for America
Language World Services

International-oriented examples

International TEFL Academy
GPE Transforming Education
Transitions Abroad
JET

Ethical and Sustainable Business & Social Entrepreneurship

Some graduates work in the private sector, applying their multi-cultural understanding, communication skills, and commitment to social justice to career fields such as tourism, marketing, human resources, corporate social responsibility, ethical supply-chain management, and social entrepreneurship.

Examples:

Patagonia
Natura and Company
Fair Trade
Globalization Partners
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SourceMap
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