SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Career Paths in International Studies

A certificate in International Studies can help you:

  • gain employment in the public sector, including branches of the government such as the State Department, Foreign Service and various offices of state and local government that face challenges of a multicultural and internationally oriented society. 

    Opportunities also exist in international organizations and non-profit agencies. Increasingly, the private sector also recognizes the merit of enhancing specialized degrees in engineering and business with international studies.

  • enter other professional programs such as business, law or journalism, in preparation for a specific international career.

  • continue your education at the master's level and enter doctoral programs in preparation for academic careers.


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