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Career Opportunities with a Major in African American Studies

Many jobs require a college educated individual. College graduates can use their education in a wide variety of occupations.

Agencies and organizations in the public and private sectors need staff capable of working with individuals of all backgrounds; therefore, a major in African American Studies greatly enhances an applicant's ability to meet position qualifications. Many students enter the teaching field and/or pursue graduate degrees. All students are encouraged to consider a double major which combines African American Studies with another academic discipline, such as sociology or psychology, to ensure their knowledge, skills, and special insights are exceptionally marketable.

 

SKILLS RELATED TO AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES

  • Ability to read and write articulately and analytically

  • Proficient in interpersonal communication

  • Thorough knowledge of community resources

  • Ability to interact effectively with people of different backgrounds in various situations

The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with an African American Studies major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which African American Studies majors may consider.

Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor's degree.

 

Affirmative Action Officer Artist Attorney
Brand Manager College Professor Community Liaison
Counselor Credit Manager Criminologist
Cultural Anthropologist Education Administrator Employment Counselor
Equal Employment Opportunity Employment Counselor Fashion Marketer
Government Relations Officer Grant Writer Health Services Admininstrator
Historian Human Resources Manager Human Rights Worker
Insurance Examiner Journalist Librarian
Market Researcher Minister Museum Curator
Nutritionist Nurse Ombudsman
Physician Personal Trainer Police Officer
Politician Psychologist Public Relations Worker
Real Estate Agent Social and Human Service Assistant Social Change Agent
Sociologist Social Worker Social Scientist
Sports Manager Teacher Training and Develolment Specialist
Victim Advocate Urban Planner Writer

 

EMPLOYERS IN AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES

  • Colleges/Universities

  • Consulting Firms

  • Federal/State/Local Agencies

  • Publishing Companies

  • Research Firms

  • Social Service Agencies

  • Urban Planning Agencies

 

WEB SITES RELATED TO AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES

 

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS FIELD

The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.