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What Can I Do with a Major in…

Modern Languages

A degree in modern languages improves a person’s ability to communicate, develops cultural awareness, and expands his or her knowledge. Being fluent in more than one language is an asset to a student’s career search. The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to modern languages majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.

Actor/Actress
Announcer
Anthropologist
Archivist
CIA/FBI Agent
Columnist/Reporter
Customer Service Representative 
Drug Enforcement Agent
Editor
Film Editor
Flight Attendant
Historian
Hotel Information Clerk
Hotel Manager
Human Resources Specialist
Interpreter/Translator
Journalist
Librarian
Police Officer
Public Relations Specialist
Social Worker
Speech Pathologist
Teacher
Technical Writer
Travel Agent 

Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:

Career Opportunities in the Travel Industry (OCC 220.5)
Careers for Foreign Language Aficionados and Other Multi-lingual Types (OCC PT 22)
Careers in Business (OCC 25)
Careers in International Affairs (OCC 118.5)
College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Great Jobs for Foreign Language Majors (OCC 92)
Guide to America’s Federal Jobs (GOV 2)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Opportunities in Foreign Language Careers (OCC 91)
Opportunities in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (EDU 15)

Websites:

BSU Dept. of Modern Languages & Classics: http://www.bsu.edu/languages/ 
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center)
America ’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Internships.com
Internships USA.com
Vault Career Insider
O*NET: http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org

 

 

 

 

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