What’s your dream job? You may not know yet, and that’s OK! A degree from the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences prepares you for a variety of jobs in many career fields. For many students, a big first step is getting practical, hands-on work experience through an internship or co-op.
Here is a list of sample job titles compiled from AUM graduates and government jobs data such as the Occupational Outlook Handbook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Communication and Theatre
The training in this department is designed to develop well-rounded, effective communicators. Many employers say that communication skills are some of the most important career skills to have. There is select job growth data available for some job titles; for instance, employment of public relations specialists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2018 to 2028. Candidates can expect strong competition for jobs at advertising and public relations firms and organizations with large media exposure.
A few of the job titles you might pursue with this degree include:
Actor Arts Program Administrator Board Operator Carpenter Communications Director Content Marketer Copy Editor Corporate Communication Specialist Costume Designer Director Dramaturge Entrepreneur
Freelance Writer Grant Writer Lighting Designer Lighting Technician Makeup Artist Marketing Coordinator Marketing Copywriter Media Analyst Media Buyer Media Relations Specialist Media Reporter
Media Specialist News Director Playwright Political Communications Specialist Producer Public Information Officer Rigger Salesperson Scenic Artist Scenic Designer Scriptwriter
Social Media Specialist Sound Engineer Sports Journalist Stage Manager Stage Technician Talent Agent Teacher Technical Director Television Reporter Theatre Administrator Video Editor
Economics
Many jobs associated with this degree are growing. For instance, employment of budget analysts is projected to grow 4 percent from 2018 to 2028, about as fast as the average for all occupations. The demand for budget analysts should continue because of the importance of their role in managing the allocation of funds in both governments and businesses.
Some of the job titles you might pursue with this degree include:
Actuary Broker Budget Analyst Business Journalist CIA Analyst or Agent Credit Analyst Economic Analyst Economic Development Officer
Economic Forecaster Economic Researcher Financial Consultant Financial Manager Financial Planner Forecaster Foreign Service Officer
High School Teacher or College Professor Industry, Economic or Political Analyst International Analyst Investment Banker Investment Banker Legislative Assistant Loan Officer Researcher
The following websites provide insight on career possibilities. Facts about Political Science Careers Careers in Political Science Nonprofit careers International development U.S. State Department What Can You Do With An Economics Major?
English and Philosophy
Biographer Book Critic Commentator Content Marketer Copy Editor Corporate Communication Specialist Editor English as a Foreign Language Teacher
Entrepreneur Freelance Writer Grant Writer Librarian Linguist Literary Critic Marketing Copywriter Media Relations Specialist Media Specialist
Proofreader Publisher Reporter Social Media Specialist Teacher Technical Writer Writer Writing Coach
Fine Arts
Those trained in the visual arts have many career options in job sectors such as private business, industry, government, advertising agencies and entrepreneurship. Some of the job titles you might pursue with this degree include:
Animator Archivist Art Consultant Art Director Craftsperson Fashion Designer
Gallery Owner Graphic Designer Illustrator Multimedia Artist Museum Exhibit Designer
Museum Professional Photographer Studio Artist Teacher Video Artist Web Designer
(PDF) Careers and Internships for Art History
(PDF) Careers and Internships for Art
History and World Languages and Cultures
Students in this department gain skills in critical thinking, research, and writing that prepare them for a variety of career paths, such as government, diplomacy, library and information science, teaching and business. Careers in public history are also common, such as working at archives, museums, and historic sites. Other graduates go on to continue their education through graduate degrees, law school or seminary.
Some of the job titles you might pursue with this degree include::
Archivist Civil Service Administrator Copy Editor Historian
Historical Writer Information Officer Language Coach Librarian
Linguist Military Officer Museum Conservator Museum Curator
Museum Professional Researcher Teacher Writer
Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice degree provides preparation for careers in corrections, juvenile justice, law enforcement and security administration. As an example, the employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 12 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. Formally trained paralegals with strong computer and database management skills should have the best job prospects.
Arbitrator Compliance Investigator Corrections Official Court Administrator Court Operations Manager
Forensics Officer Government Officer Information Security Analyst Legal Assistant Mediator Paralegal
Police Officer Private Investigator Probation Officer Security Consultant Teacher
Online resources:
p.nat.fed.associationcareernetwork.com www.governmentjobs.com (Keyword: Court, Legal Administration) www.uscourts.gov/careers Discoverpolicing.org www.dhs.gov/career-opportunities www.fbijobs.gov/home/ www.justice.gov/careers https://www.dea.gov/careers
Political Science and Public Administration
With this degree, graduates can explore many career areas in law and politics. Some graduates develop toward positions as leaders of local, state and federal agencies. Some of the job titles you might pursue with this degree include:
Campaign Manager Communications Officer Community Organizer Defense Analyst Foreign Service Officer Government Affairs Director
Intelligence Analyst Journalist Legislative Assistant Lobbyist Nonprofit Program Coordinator Outreach Coordinator Policy Analyst
Political Consultant Public Opinion Researcher Public Relations Officer Reporter Research Analyst Teacher
Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work
Majoring in sociology or social work provides solid preparation for a variety of career paths, including nonprofit work, state agencies, the law, and a wide variety of other options. Students majoring in social work may be licensed as a social worker. Other job titles that you might pursue with a sociology or social work degree include:
Anthropologist Archaeologist Child Abuse Investigator Child Advocate City Planner Community Educator Community Service Manager Corrections Official Crisis Counselor
Cultural Resource Management Professional Data Research Analyst Domestic Violence Advocate Family Services Human Resources Representative Lobbyist Market Researcher Mental Health Case Manager Museum Professional Non-profit Administrator
Patient Advocate Policy Analyst School/Career Counselor Social Services Case Manager Social Worker Student Support Services Substance Abuse Counselor Teacher Writer
Through its various departments, the AUM College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences offers a variety of resources to give students the necessary knowledge and skills to be profoundly competitive. Join us and apply to AUM, where learning matters most. It’s why we learn-and why we teach.
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