International Studies
What Can I Do With A Major In International Studies?
The International Studies program provides students with the tools to follow and assess current political and economic events and changes, while providing an historical and cultural background, essential to understanding such events. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, an appreciation of different cultures, as well as political and economic trends, is essential for graduates to achieve professional and personal success. Employers are looking for graduates with strong analytical skills who are able to understand and evaluate the impact of political, economic, and cultural events. Government agencies, international organizations, private corporations, non-profit groups, and professional and trade organizations desire new employees who are capable of working with a global perspective.
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Sample of Related Occupations
Climate Change Project Officer
Equal Employment Opportunity Officer
International Relations Specialist
Online Learning Platform Coordinator
For additional information on each occupation or any others you may be considering, please visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook, a nationally recognized source of career information, put together by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Professional Associations & Additional Career Information
Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs
Congressional Research Service
Department of State, United States
Global Gateway - Library of Congress
Government Accountability Office
International Studies Association
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
WWW Virtual Library: International Affairs Resources
Internships, Co-ops and Employment Opportunities
International studies majors may find experiential opportunities or employment in a number of areas depending on your skills, abilities and experience. Career-related internships and co-op placements are a great avenue to establishing yourself as a qualified candidate for full-time, professional-level career opportunities after graduation.
The following list of employers and job titles shows opportunities where the employer was specifically looking for international studies majors. This list is meant to be a resource for further career-related investigation and DOES NOT REFLECT current openings. To look for current openings, please visit College Central Network, CCSU's online job, internship, and co-op database, on the Career Success Center website here.
Americorps/ASPIRA of Connecticut - Americorps/ASPIRACorps Member
Beekley Corporation - International Marketing Internship
ING - Customer Contact Center Representative, Bilingual Customer Contact Center Representative
Monte Saino Conservation Center - Conservation Volunteer
Sportika Export - Procurement and ERP Internship
State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management - Legislative Internship
The Hartford - Loss Control Internship
XL Capital Ltd. - Assistant Business Analyst