What can I do with my INTERDISCIPLINARY degree?
(CSU OFFERS THREE BROAD CONCENTRATIONS: Social Science, Humanities & Fine Arts, and Natural Sciences.)
Employers of General Studies Majors
- The Interdisciplinary Degree offers students preparation for a wide range of careers.
- Employment may be found in both the private and public sectors of the work force.
Related Occupations for Interdisciplinary Majors
Some of these occupations may require additional education at Graduate or Professional schools, and may be dependant upon the concentration area selected in the degree program. For information on training and qualifications needed for the specific occupations you are considering consult the Occupational Outlook Handbook or other career guidance resources. Also, take advantage of other resources available at the Career Planning Office located on the first floor of the Strom Thurmond Student Center.
- Account Executive
- Entrepreneur
- Entertainer
- Artist
- Writer/Journalist
- Photographer
- Flight Attendant
- Pilot
- Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
- Sales Representative
- Personnel Interviewer
- Insurance Agent/Broker
- Fund-raiser
- Job Developer
- Recruiter Trainer
- Securities Broker
- Real Estate Agent
- Manager Trainee
- Program Director
- Social Services Worker
- Hotel Manager Buyer
- Computer Programmer/Analyst
- Probation/Parole Officer
- Government Worker
- Community Worker
- Customer Service Representative
- Nursing Home Worker
- Legal Assistant
- Property Manager
- Retail Store Manager
- Secretary
- Underwriter
- Travel Agent
- Human Resources Administrator
- Lobbyist
- Radio/TV Announcer
- Cooperative Extension Agent
- Instructor (specialty courses)
- Office Administrator
Preparing for a Job
- Develop good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Consider internship, part-time or volunteer work in area of interest.
- Join campus clubs or organizations in area of interest.
- Develop computer skills.
- Network with professionals in the field of interest.
RELATED MAJORS AT CSU
Social Science
Humanities & Fine Arts
Natural Science
COURSE GUIDES
COURSE GUIDES FOR SOCIAL SCIENCE, HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS, AND NATURAL SCIENCE ARE AVAILABLE AT: general studies
