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A major does not necessarily dictate a career. Your major will provide you with invaluable skills and knowledge. However, your major is only part of what makes you employable. Other helpful experiences include internships, hobbies, work experience, and involvement in campus activities. Most important is to choose a subject you enjoy and will succeed at over your four years.

For information about Africana Studies at IUPUI, please contact Professor Monroe Little at extension either mlittle@iupui.edu or 317-274-0098.

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Transferable Skills

A liberal arts degree in general, reflects a comprehensive education emphasizing analytical skills, critical thinking and communication skills—abilities in high demand by all employers. Concentrating your studies in a major allows you to also gain specific transferable skills of interest to particular employers and industries.

Graduates with a major in Africana Studies are attractive to employers due to their abilities in the following areas:

• Orientation to critical thinking, political activism
• Aware of intercultural conflicts and perspectives
• Knowledgeable of historical events and politics
• Comprehensive command of grammar and vocabulary
• Ability to think clearly and form arguments
• Ability to effectively discuss controversial topics
• Knowledgeable of issues relevant to culture and society
• Ability to think logically and critically and make analogies
• Excellent skills in oral and written expression
• Ability to make critical observations and evaluations
• Strong research skills
• Excellent proficiency in reading, speaking and writing
• Ability to understand ideas and values
• Possess a diversity of knowledge across many topics
• Proficiency in analytical reasoning
• Posses strong skills in computer technology
• Wide ranging curiosity
• Understanding of popular culture and trends

Career Opportunities: The major in Africana Studies can lead to a variety of opportunities for employment and advanced study. Black Studies graduates can work in health services, government, social work, law, public affairs, education, and the fine and performing arts.

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Position Titles Related to Black Studies

Please note that some of these positions require an advanced degree. For more information and descriptions of these careers, visit O*NET On-line.

• Advertising Copywriter
• Arts Educator
• Attorney
• Business Manager
• Career Counselor
• City Planner
• Community Affairs
• Specialist
• Counselor
• Cultural Affairs Coordinator
• Cultural Communications Specialist
• Cultural Studies Instructor
• Development Positions
• Director, Nonprofit
• Educational Consultant
• English Teacher
• Entrepreneur
• Freelance Writer
• Fundraiser
• Grant Writer
• Historic Preservationist
• Human Resources Manager
• Journalist
• Market Researcher
• Medical Doctor
• Multicultural Educator
• Museum Curator
• Professor/Educator
• Public Administrator
• Public Relations
• Scientific Writing
• Screenwriter
• Social Worker
• Teacher
• Television Producer
• Travel Writer
• Urban Renewalist

For additional detailed information about careers in Africana Studies, please consult the following link: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/70708/careers_for_graduates_with_a_degree.html?cat=31