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Explore Your Options in Humanities

Overview

Discover the diverse academic disciplines within the College of Humanities, offering unique perspectives on the human condition. Humanities students cultivate critical thinking, analytical skills, and adaptability, providing a solid foundation for navigating our complex world.

Career Options for Degrees in Humanities

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Asian Studies Careers

  • Dignitary
  • Diplomat
  • Directors of Cultural Centers
  • Environmental Justice
  • Foreign Service Officer
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Chicana & Chicano StudiesÌýCareers

  • Activist
  • Advisor
  • Business and Finance
  • Community Leader
  • Community, Non-Profit, and Union Organizing
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Central American StudiesÌýCareers

  • Teacher
  • Translator
  • U.S. Department of State
  • Urban Planning
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Civic and Community EngagementÌýCareers

  • Higher Education Faculty/Staff
  • Hospitality
  • Human Resources
  • Immigrants’ Rights Activist
  • Lawyer
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Disability Studies Careers

  • Disability Advocate
  • Accessibility Consultant
  • Disability Rights Lawyer
  • Disability Services Coordinator
  • Inclusive Education Specialist
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  • Content Writer/Editor
  • Communications Specialist
  • Social Media Manager
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Grant Writer
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Gender and Women’s Studies Careers

  • Gender Equality Consultant
  • Women's Health Advocate
  • Diversity and Inclusion Specialist
  • Gender Studies Professor
  • Policy Analyst in Gender Issues
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Interdisciplinary Studies & Liberal StudiesÌýCareers

  • Teaching
  • Corporate Communications
  • Media
  • Advertising, Marketing, & Sales
  • Helping Professions

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Jewish StudiesÌýCareers

  • Activist
  • Advocate
  • Intelligence Officer
  • Interfaith Community Manager
  • International Business Consultant
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Linguistics CareersÌý

  • Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Computational Linguist
  • Lexicographer
  • Forensic Linguist
  • Localization Specialist
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Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Careers

  • Diplomat/Foreign Service Officer
  • International Relations Specialist
  • Cultural Liaison/Consultant
  • Academic Researcher/Professor
  • NGO Worker/Development Specialist
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Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures Careers

  • Translator/Interpreter
  • Foreign Language Teacher/Professor
  • Editor/Proofreader
  • International Relations Specialist
  • Cultural Heritage Manager
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Philosophy Careers

  • Philosophy Professor
  • Ethics Consultant
  • Philosopher-in-Residence at a Think Tank
  • Bioethicist
  • Corporate Philosopher
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Queer Studies Careers

  • LGBTQ+ Community Outreach Coordinator
  • Queer Literature Specialist
  • LGBTQ+ Health Advocate
  • Diversity and Inclusion Consultant
  • Queer History Researcher
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Religious Studies Careers

  • Religious Educator
  • Interfaith Coordinator
  • Spiritual Counselor
  • Religious Researcher
  • Community Outreach Coordinator
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Sustainability Studies Careers

  • Sustainability Consultant
  • Environmental Policy Analyst
  • Sustainable Development Specialist
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
  • Green Building Consultant

Vocational Goals and Careers

Authorship and Editing

Engage in creative expression through writing, editing, and storytelling.Ìý.

Business and Management

Lead and strategize as a business manager, exploringÌý.

Civic Engagement

Serve your community as a city administrator, elected official, or community leader.Ìý.

Communication and Media

Shape narratives as a journalist, public relations specialist, or technical writer.Ìý.

Education

Inspire future generations as a teacher, professor, or school administrator.Ìý.

Law and Justice

Contribute to the legal system as a lawyer, judge, or police officer.Ìý.

Arts and Culture

Immerse yourself in the arts, working in museums, galleries, or as an entertainer.Ìý.

Job Outlook Resources

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College of Humanities

Office of the Dean

18111 Nordhoff Street

Northridge, CA
91330-8252
Sierra Hall 461

  • Phone: 818-677-3301

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