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Liberal Studies Career Possibilities


Graduates with a major or minor in Liberal Studies are prepared for graduate school or careers in a variety of fields.

Some of these career fields might include:

Advertising copywriter

Government Employee- federal, state, county, city Political risk analyst
Advertising executive for television, radio, or film companies Government service executive Pollster
Archivist Grant writer Program director
Arts council director High school teacher Psychology assistant
Audio engineer Historian Public relations specialist
Book reviewer Hospitality Coordinator Publishing Assistant 
Business trainer Human resources representative Radio/TV production assistant
Career development specialist Human rights staff assistant Real estate agent
Census bureau specialist Importer Recovery Specialist
College recruiter Intelligence specialist Regional planning aide
Community spokesperson Interpreter Religious leader
Corporate communications specialist Journalist Reporter
Corporate ethics coordinator Juvenile advocate Researcher
Costume designer Legal assistant Set designer
Cultural resources consultant Legislative aide Shareholder relations coordinator 
Curator assistant Lexicographer Social scientist
Digital technology technician Linguist Social services coordinator
Disc jockey Literary agent Speech writer
Economist Loan officer  Stage manager
Editor (book, magazine) Lobbyist Statistician
Educator Manager (many types) Surveyor
Employment interviewer Market research analyst Talent agent
Event coordinator Media planner Technical writer 
FBI agent Missions assistant Tour guide
Feature writer Museum docent coordinator Travel agent
Film critic Non-profit organizer University residence hall director
Film placement coordinator Park naturalist University study abroad program coordinator
Financial analyst Parole officer Video equipment technician
Flight attendant Photo engraver Web site technician
Fundraiser Political campaign coordinator Writing center director

Current students and alumni have access to a variety of career related recourses at the Office of Career and Leadership Development.