Students majoring in American Studies acquire a depth of knowledge through various methods in inquiry. A bachelor’s degree will prepare one for graduate study (in American Studies or the allied disciplines); and for professions such as law, journalism, museum studies, and social work; and (with proper certification) for teaching social studies.
Career Planning
Professional Associations
- American Arbitration Association
- American Association of Museums
- American Bar Association
- American Enterprising Institute for Public Policy Research
- American Historical Association
- American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works
- American Library Association
- American Society for Information Science and Technology
- American Society for Public Administration
- American Society of Associations Executives
- American Studies Association
- Law School Admission Council
- National Association of Independent Schools
- National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
- National Center for State Courts
- Newspaper Association of America Foundation
- Organization of American Historians
- Public Relations Society of America
- Society of American Archivists
- Special Libraries Association
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Administrative Law Judge
Advertising Account Manager
Civil Service Worker
Corporation Lawyer
Editorial Writer, Newspapers & Magazines
Funds Development Administrator
Historian
Historical Archivist
Legal Assistant
Librarian
Lobbyist
Market Research Analyst
Media Personality
Museum Curator
Program Director
Publications Editor
Publications Specialist
Social and Community Service Managers
Social Worker
Volunteer Coordinator