What Can You Do With An Undergraduate Degree in Global Studies?
Global Studies Related Skills
- Ability to Plan Long Term
- Civic Engagement
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural Competency
- Current Events
- Economic Knowledge
- Effective Communication Skills
- Humanistic World View
- Intellectual Discipline
- Interest in Other Cultures
- International Relations
- Interpersonal Communication
- Interpreting Events and Ideas
- Knowledge of a Foreign Language
- Knowledge of History/Geography
- Knowledge of Social Structures
- Motivated/Inquisitive
- Open Mindedness
- Organization
- Perseverance
- Understanding Group Dynamics
- Understanding of Politics
- Understanding Relationships
- Willing to Grapple Tough Concepts
Related Entry-Level Career Titles
- Bilingual Educator
- Civil Service Employee
- Congressional Aide
- Cross Cultural Trainer
- Disaster Relief Agent
- English Teacher in a Foreign Country
- Foreign Correspondent
- Foreign Service Officer
- Foreign Social Worker
- Grant Writer
- Humanitarian Relief Worker
- International Relations Specialist
- Interpreter
- Legislative Aide
- Missionary
- Outreach Coordinator
- Public Affairs Coordinator
- Research Assistant
- Teacher
- Tour Guide
Employers of Global Studies Majors
- Colleges/Universities
- Elementary/High Schools
- Financial Service Firms
- Foreign Schools and Academies
- Government Agencies
- International Companies
- Law Firms
- Not-For-Profit Organizations
- Security Agencies
- Tour and Excursion Companies
- Travel Agencies
- United Nations
Job Posting Sites
- Idealist – volunteer opportunities, nonprofit jobs, internships, and organizations
- Escape Artist.com Overseas Jobs – job board for overseas jobs
- Expats Direct – overseas employment service
- GoinGlobal – country-specific and USA city-specific career and employment information
- Jobted Jobs Abroad – Comprehensive directory with work abroad opportunities, overseas employment, teaching jobs, hospitality jobs, part time work, etc.
- Transition Abroad – Portal for paid and volunteer work abroad, living abroad , study abroad and cultural travel overseas
- UIS CareerConnect: UIS Career Development Center’s job posting site
- U.S. Department of State Careers – Learn about foreign and civil service career opportunities. Student and intern opportunities are also feature
Career Planning Links
- Bureau of Labor Statistics International Labor Comparisons – U.S. economic and labor market performance
- Career OneStop is a site supported U.S. Department of Labor with great career tools/resources
- O*NET Online is the National job outlook and projections resource
- GOALS: UIS Career Development Center career development learning module
- U.S. Agency for International Development – Government agency providing U.S. economic and humanitarian assistance worldwide
- U.S. Department of State – Learn about foreign and civil service career opportunities. Student and intern opportunities are also featured
- UIS Global Studies Department – provide overview of their program
Professional Affiliations
- Asian Association for Global Studies
- British International Studies Association
- Global Studies Association
- Global Studies Association North America
- International Studies Association
- UIS Unite University of Illinois Springfield Alumni Association