Global Studies
What Can I Do With My Major?
Overview
The interdisciplinary Global Studies (BA) degree at Appalachian State University educates globally competent students at a very high level. Many of our students want nothing less than to change the world, and we are committed to preparing them to do that. Students pursuing this degree generally come from one of two paths: they have a strong interest in a language not offered as a major at Appalachian and/or they have a thematic interest such as peace/conflict issues or development and globalization. This degree foster students’ intercultural skills and prepares them for an interesting, fulfilling career path that can go in many directions.
Related Careers
Bilingual Educator
Bilingual Officers/Clerks/Tellers
Cultural Officer
Customs/Immigration Officer
Disaster Relief Organizer
Foreign Correspondent*
Foreign Diplomat*
Foreign Exchange Trader*
Foreign News Correspondent*
Foreign Service Officer*
Fund-Raiser
Global Supply Manager*
Importer/Exporter
International Conference Planner
International Hotel Administrator
Interpreter
Investigative Journalist
Labor Relations Specialist
Logistics Specialist/Manager*
Linguist*
National Security Agent
Nonprofit/NGO Manager*
Overseas Personnel Manager*
Overseas Teacher
Peace Corps Volunteer
Program Administrator, NGO
Recruiter/Sales Manager
Reporter
Travel Agent/Tour Organizer
Travel Journalist*
Travel Writer
UN Employee
Translator
UNESCO Official
Volunteer Manager
*additional experience or advanced degree may be required
Related Major Skills
Adapting to other cultures
Assessing needs
Clarifying ideas
Collaborating as part of a team
Communicating between cultures
Determining the needs of others
Gathering information
Intercultural competency, sensitivity, and tolerance
Interviewing non-judgmentally Etiquette/business practices knowledge in traget country
Linguistics
Listening carefully
Organizing materials/information
Risk taker and an adventurous spirit
Reading/writing another language
Speaking to groups
Understanding cultural diversity
Writing clearly
Internship Opportunities
La Esperanza Granada
Live Beyond
Mad Dog Initiative Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Quiet Givers Inc.
REACH
Shimoni Campaign
Sister Island Project
Supapor Sompet
The Full Belly Project
Tinkuy Peru
Wine to Water
Employers of AppState grads
Accenture
AmeriCorps
Apple
City Year
Energy and Environment Innovation
English Program in Korea (EPIK)
Peace Corps
Spectrum
U.S. Army
U.S. Department of State
United Guaranty
US Department of Justice
Wake Med
Wells Fargo
World Learning
Various local, state, and national government offices Various law offices
Various secondary schools, community colleges & universities
Professional Organizations and Associations
Preparing for Your Career
• Develop excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse populations
• Look for internships and jobs in to gain knowledge and experience
• Participation in internships and summer jobs in a relevant setting
How can I know if a Global Studies degree is right for me?
• Complete a self-assessment inventory at the Career Exploration Office in the Student Union to see how your interests, values, and personality match this major and related career fields.
• Schedule an appointment with a career counselor on careers.appstate.edu/Handshake
• Obtain direct experience by doing a job shadow
• Conduct an informational interview with a professional in the field
For more information on careers & job outlook: onetonline.org