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Employers |
Strategies |
EDUCATION
Teaching
Research
Administration
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- Universities and colleges
- Elementary and secondary schools, public and private
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Ph.D. required for college/university teaching.
Earn graduate degree in college student affairs or
library/information science for other university
positions.
Learn certification process for teaching K-12.
Acquire certification in additional subject area(s) for increased job possibilities.
Maintain a high g.p.a. and develop strong recommendations from faculty. |
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THE ARTS
Administration/Management
Archival Work
Education
Research
Translation
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Museums
- Public, private, university
- Art galleries
- Art councils
- Historical societies and sites
- Archives
- Libraries
- Public research agencies
- Private foundations
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Develop excellent writing and verbal skills.
Acquire computer skills.
Volunteer or intern in an art or historical museum.
Earn a graduate degree in museum studies, art history
library/information science or other related field. |
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GOVERNMENT
Administration
Research
Policy Analysis
Program Management
Translation
Foreign Language Teaching
Library/Information Specialist
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- State and local government
Federal government including:
- State Department
- Civil Rights
- Commission
- Education Department
- EPA
- Federal Trade Commission
- Government Printing Office
- Health and Human Services
- Labor Department
- Library of Congress
- National Labor Relations Board
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Learn federal, state and local job application
process.
Take additional courses in area of interest.
Acquire certification/licensure if needed.
Get experience through government internship programs.
Earn a master's degree in a relevant field for high level
positions. |
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| MEDICAL |
- Private practice
- Hospitals
- Various government/private agencies
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Take applicable prerequisites for medical school and maintain an excellent g.p.a.
Volunteer or work in a hospital or medical facility. |
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SOCIAL SERVICES
Administration
Research
Writing/Editing
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- Federal, state and local government
- Nonprofit organizations
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Learn federal, state and local job application process.
Volunteer or intern with social service organizations. |
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COMMUNICATIONS
Technical Writing
Editing
Copywriting
Journalism
Research
Translation
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- Publishers
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- TV stations
- Film companies
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Develop excellent writing and research skills.
Take courses in applicable areas: technical writing,
journalism, marketing research, etc.
Gain related work experience.
Develop portfolio for some areas. |
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BUSINESS/INDUSTRY
Advertising
Customer Service
Human Resources
Management
Market Research
Sales
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Business corportations in various industries such as:
- Banking, retailing, insurance, financial services,
etc.
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Develop excellent writing skills.
Take courses in area of interest.
Minor in business.
Obtain related experience through summer and part-time jobs. |
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| LAW |
- Law firms
- Corporate law departments
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Obtain Juris Doctor.
Find a part-time job in a law firm.
Maintain a high g.p.a.
Participate in mock trial or debate teams. |
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GENERAL INFORMATION
• Study in the Classics develops verbal and analytical skills useful in managerial and executive positions.
• Good preparation for graduate study in law and other highly analytical types of work such as anthropology, history, or English; solid preparation for research or
practice in religion.
• Undergraduate degree sufficient for positions in secondary school teaching, business and finance. Additional training in the sciences or arts will expand job horizons.
• Graduate level studies lead to positions as college teachers, lawyers, or medical doctors.
• Concentration within the program can be: Latin and Greek, classical literature, classical archaeology, or classical civilization.
• Develop excellent writing and research skills.
• Obtain experience through internships, volunteer positions, or part-time work. |
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