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Major to Careers: American Studies
On this page you will find information about careers pursued by American Studies majors, skills American Studies majors develop and career-related Web sites relevant to the major. Visit the department page to learn more about the American Studies program.
Careers
It is important to remember that your major does not determine what your career will be. With a liberal arts education, YOU, not your major, will determine your career path.
On the right is a comprehensive list of job titles of Dickinson alumni who majored in American Studies.
Career-Related Skills
- Research: American Studies majors learn to obtain information from texts and from observing cultural situations. They also develop interviewing skills as a method of gathering information.
- Complex Analysis: American Studies students analyze aspects of American culture for a better understanding of society.
- Writing & Speaking: American Studies majors learn to analyze the media and other forms of communication.
Career-Related Web Sites
American Studies Association
Features current news concerning regional chapters of the ASA, as well as information on the association's publications and resources.
American Memory Explore historical collections relating to American culture and history.
H-Net Job Guide for the Humanities and Social Sciences Publishes a new job guide every week with primarily academic positions but also has internships, fellowships, etc.
For additional career resources and links, please visit the Job Search Web Link page.