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Industry Areas
Here are examples of industry areas students enter with this major, jobs/internships, typical employers that hire students, skills employers look for, and examples of where alumni work. To find more information make an appointment with your career counselor/advisor.
Industry|Employers |
Job|Roles |
Skills |
Alumni |
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International Areas International aid and relief organizations |
Humanitarian Services Development: Economic Community Disaster/Disease Relief Policy Development Program Administration Volunteer Coordination Peace Keeping or Peacebuilding Conflict Resolution/Management Diplomacy/Faith Based Diplomacy Public Service: Foreign Affairs International Security International Law |
Administrative Communication Foreign Language Multitasking Leadership Prioritizing Administrative Analytical Thinking Attention to Detail Time Management Writing Skills Active Learning |
US Agency for International Development, Congressional Liaison Officer |
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Education Secondary schools |
Teaching Research Student Affairs Administration Multicultural Programming Programs/Study Abroad Administration Library/Information Sciences Religious Life Programming Campus Ministry |
K-12: Coordination public speaking critical thinking writing social perceptiveness complex problem solving. Higher Ed: Research Writing critical thinking judgment and decision making presentations |
Southern Methodist University, Edward and Emma Lehman Chair in Christian Doctrine John Carroll University, Professor of Biblical Studies & Early Christianity Cru, Campus Director Christ Community Church, Preschool Director Northbrook School Dist, Educational Psychologist University Lutheran Church and Lutheran Campus Ministry, Music Director |
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Business Insurance firms |
Human Resources: Training and Development Recruitment Equity and Diversity Functions Management Sales Marketing Public Relations |
Problem-Solving Skills Analytical Thinking Skills Leadership & Team Based Skills Business Judgment Communication Skills Project Management Professionalism |
Centurion Capital Management, Chairman Garth Robertson College Consulting, Higher Education Consultant Therapeutic Proteins International, LLC, Senior Director of Human Resources |
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Arts & Communication Secular publishing houses |
Writing Editing Publishing Television/Film Radio Advertising Public Relations Sales Commercial Art Website Design Event Planning Museum Work: Curatorship Exhibition Design |
advanced verbal and written communication flexibility and versatility ability to research and think critically strong interpersonal skills creativity editing and attention to detail teamwork active listening and interviewing time management |
National Climate Data Center, Copy Editor Penton Media, Web Site Strategic Editor |
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Social Services Nonprofit and social services organizations |
Case Management Counseling Rehabilitation Administration Vocational Training Volunteer Services Programming Advocacy Crisis Services (pregnancy, housing, etc.) Church-based Organizing/Community Development Fundraising Grant Writing Law |
Administrative Communication Foreign Language Multitasking Leadership Prioritizing Administrative Analytical Thinking Attention to Detail Time Management Writing Skills Active Learning |
East Bay, Spiritual Care Counselor, Hospice Tidwell Social Services, Social Worker State of Montana, Social Services Specialist National Runaway Safeline, Community Engagement Specialist |
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Religious Affiliated Areas Local churches, synagogues, mosques |
Clergy and Other Religious Leaders Including: Buddhist, Catholic, Jewish, Protestant, Islamic, Hindu, Greek Orthodox Vocation as Monk or Nun Chaplaincy: Military Institutional Mission Work: Church Development Community or Agricultural Development Educational Medical Metropolitan Evangelism Local Ministries Including: Youth Ministries Adult Ministries Leisure Ministries Counseling/Recovery Religious Education Day Care, Children and Adult Food Bank/Emergency Ministries Family Life Center Management Music-Oriented Ministries Religious Camp Administration |
advanced verbal and written communication flexibility and versatility ability to research and think critically strong interpersonal skills creativity editing and attention to detail teamwork active listening and interviewing time management |
Englewood-Rust United Methodist Church, Pastor Church Planning Associates, Executive Director South Congregational 1st Baptist, Co-Pastor Christ Church, Youth Pastor |
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Government & Policy Local and state government |
City or Town Management Translation/Interpretation Regional Planning Public Policy Intelligence Community Affairs Campaigning Legislative Assistance Public Information Research Lobbying Conflict Negotiation Program Administration General Services Social Services Foreign Service Legislative, Executive, or Judicial Services |
Administrative Communication Foreign Language Multitasking Leadership Prioritizing Administrative Analytical Thinking Attention to Detail Time Management Writing Skills Active Learning |
US Census Bureau, Chf Decennial Census |
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Law Law firms |
Prosecution Defense Contractual Corporate Nonprofit or Public Interest Government Mediation Lobbying Law Assistance |
Administrative Analytical Thinking Attention to Detail Time Management Writing Skills Active Learning |
Private Practice, Adoption Attorney Secretary of State, Securities Attorney Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP, Associate Attorney |
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International Development Non-governmental organizations |
Community Development Economic Development Resource Development Diplomacy Peacekeeping Foreign Affairs Program Administration Public-Private Partnerships Governance Policy Making and Analysis Legislative Services Political Advising Public Sector Reform Poverty-Reduction Strategy Ethics and Anti-Corruption Human Rights United Nations |
Administrative Communication Foreign Language Multitasking Leadership Prioritizing |
US Agency for International Development, Congressional Liaison Officer |
Popular Industries (According to LinkedIn)
- Education (25%)
- Media and Communication (18%)
- Community and Social Services (12%)
- Research (12%)
- Entrepreneurship (8%)
- Healthcare Services (7%)
- Consulting (7%)