American Studies
The minor in American studies encourages students to examine American thought and culture through a multidisciplinary approach. Film, history and literature constitute the core of the minor. Students will come to understand and appreciate the social and cultural values of the American experience from a variety of perspectives. American studies is an excellent background for students who go on to graduate school or law school
OCCUPATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Teacher
Journalist
Historian
Foreign Service Officer
Museum Administrator
Lawyer
Writer/editor
Research Assistant
*Some positions may require additional education or training.
POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
Colleges/universities/schools
Business and industry
Museums
Publishing companies
Newspapers and magazines
Research organizations
Libraries
Local, state and federal government
SOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Books (* denotes books available in the Career Center Library)
- *Axelrod-Contrada, John. Career Opportunities in Politics, Government, & Activism, New York, NY: Ferguson Publishing Co., 2003.
- Camenson, Blythe. Careers for History Buffs and Others Who Learn From the Past, Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Books, 2002.
- Camenson, Blythe. Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors, New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2008.
- *DeGalan, Julie & Lambert, Stephen. Great Jobs for History Majors, Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 1995.
- Eberts, Marjorie. Careers for Bookworms and Other Literary Types, Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Books, 2003.
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*Eberts, Marjorie & Gisler, Margaret. Careers for Good Samaritans and Other Humanitarian Types, Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 1998.
Professional Associations
American Studies Association, 1120 19th Street NW, Suite 301, Washington DC 20036, http://www.theasa.net.