What can I do with a major in linguistics?
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Companies:
NYC Department of Education
Center for Teaching and Learning in China
BOCES
Titles:
ESL Teacher
Speech-Language Pathologist
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Explore the numerous career fields related to your major
Education
Areas
Teacher
College Professor
Historian
Researcher/Writer
Director
Employers
Educational Institutions:
- Elementary
- Secondary
- Post-Secondary
Museums
Information/Strategies
Earn a Ph.D. to teach in post-secondary institutions.
Gain research experience by assisting a professor.
Obtain certification for public school positions.
Get experience working with young people.
Develop strong public speaking skills.
Complete internships at museums or other related facility.
Government
Areas
Employers
Division of Youth and Family Services
Legislative Affairs
Political organizations
Consumer affairs
Cultural affairs
Department of Education
Civil Rights Commission
Information/Strategies
Become active in student government.
Complete an internship in a government agency.
Become familiar with government hiring practices.
Develop excellent computer, analytical, and quantitative skills.
Learn local, state, and federal government job application process.
Media and Communications
Areas
Employers
Newspapers
Magazines
Radio
TV
Telecommunications firms
Information/Strategies
Develop excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
Take elective courses in journalism, broadcasting, public relations, and advertising.
Develop research skills.
Work for campus or local newspaper, radio station, or television station.
Get related experience through internships, even if unpaid.
Learn desktop publishing, webpage design, and other computer skills.
Non-profits
Areas
Administrator
Volunteer Coordinator
Employers
Community arts centers
Community service organizations
Information/Strategies
Take courses in psychology, sociology, or social work to broaden perspective.
Volunteer with community and campus organizations.
Learn to work well with different types of people.
Develop a wide array of skills including writing, speaking, budgeting, grant writing, and leadership.
General information and strategies
- Develop strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Learn to work well on a team and develop leadership skills.
- Explore specializations within major and professional field. Select electives to enhance knowledge in area(s) of interest.
- Obtain experience through part-time employment, co-op, internships, or volunteer experience.
- Get involved in campus activities and professional organizations.
- Linguistics is good preparation for graduate school in many disciplines.