The knowledge of culture, geography, history, literature, communications, and public policy gained with a Bachelor of General Studies with a concentration in Global and Intercultural Understanding forms a solid foundation for a variety of careers. A graduate in the Global and Intercultural Understanding concentration could work in international business, foreign relations, translation, outreach, or education. This concentration is also good preparation for law school and graduate studies in public administration, anthropology, international studies, and public health.
General Studies, like many majors, teaches content and skills that can be applied to a wide variety of career fields. This major does not restrict you to a specific field. Following are career fields that may most closely relate to this major. Some of the career areas and job titles below require an advanced degree.
Potential Career Areas:
- Education
- Legal services
- Library science
- Historical/cultural preservation
- Media
- Geography
Sample Employers:
- Museums
- Libraries
- Refugee organizations
- U.S. and foreign consulates
- Government agencies
- Cultural centers
- Schools and universities
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
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Administrative Services Manager
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$41,400 - $77,900
|
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Historic Preservationist
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$25,670 - $54,530
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Volunteer Coordinator
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$44,777 - $55,980
|
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Translator/Interpreter
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$22,900 - $43,300
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Writer
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$28,600 - $55,400
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Museum Technician
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$24,400 - $37,300
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Public Relations Specialist
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$30,140 - $51,280
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Grant Coordinator
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$36,143 - $43,271
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Social Studies Teacher (Secondary)
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$34,280 - $51,108
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Library Technician
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$18,000 - $29,900
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Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).