What Can You Do With A Major In International Studies?

 International Studies involves the interrelationships among societies that focus on international relations, global and development issues, and contemporary belief systems.  In this field, the developed skills in language, analytical thinking, research, and economic literacy are useful in careers in the international aspect of government, communications, business, law, journalism and non-profit organizations.

Asian Studies
European Studies
Latin American Studies
Middle East and African Studies
International Relations and Comparative Politics
Foreign Language and Culture

 

Some Related Career Titles

(To research these titles and more go to: (Occupational Outlook Handbook) and see the related print resources in the Career Services Library).  

Typical Employers/Work Settings

Beginning Salary Range:

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Summer 2011 Salary Survey, the average starting salary for International Studies was $31,904.
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Links To Professional Associations

Professional Associations are important to explore because many offer student memberships and can give you access to other professionals and their experiences, research, convention or workshop opportunities, professional development and most importantly job databases.
American Institute for Foreign Study
American Society for Public Administration
International Association for Translation and Intercultural Studies 
Foreign Policy Association 

Job Search Information

National Organizations or Databases
http://www.govtjobs.com/
http://www.hscareers.com/
http://www.internationaljobs.org/
http://www.policyjobs.net/
http://www.publicservicecareers.org/
http://www.socialservice.com/
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/
http://www.usajobs.gov/
https://www.worldaffairsdc.org/employment-internships.php 

Graduate Schools

Local Programs - Master Arts in International Affairs and other related programs
Florida International University
Florida State University
University of Miami
National Programs - Master Arts in International Affairs and other related programs
American University
Georgetown University
University of Michigan
University of Southern California
University of Texas at Austin
Other resources for graduate program research
http://www.gradschools.com/
http://www.petersons.com/
http://www.princetonreview.com/  

Link To UNF Program

The  College of Arts and Sciences  at the University of North Florida offers a Bachelor of Arts in  International Studies.  

Holland Codes

Asian, European or Latin American Studies:Social; Investigative; Artistic (SIA)
Middle East and Africa: Social; Investigative; Artistic (SIA)
International Relations and Politics: Investigative; Artistic; Social (IAS)
Foreign Language and Culture: Social; Artistic; Investigative (SAI)