Global Studies

Overview of Major
What Can I Do With This Major?
Potential Job Titles
Examples of Internship Sites & Potential Employers
Learn from Alumni
Additional Web Resources

Overview of Major

Global Studies is an interdisciplinary major based in four disciplines: economics, history, political science and sociology. Global Studies offers excellent preparation for entry-level employment with multinational corporations, government agencies, international governmental organizations, such as the U.N. and the World Trade Organization, and international nongovernmental organizations. It also provides a foundation for graduate study in international and global studies, the social sciences, law, business, journalism, public health, environmental studies, peace studies, and other interdisciplinary fields.

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What can I do with this major?

Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to Professional Associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.

Use O*Net for additional career research and to explore the tasks and activities typical in various careers. Browsing through job postings on Handshake (and other sites) while you are still making a career decision can provide insight into the industry; taking note of required qualifications lets you know what skills and experiences to seek out during your time at Loyola.

Potential Job Titles

Citizen Outreach Specialist
Marketing Communications Associate
Insurance Agent
Financial Representative
International Lawyer
Environmental Analyst
Foreign Service Officer
Community Engagement Specialist
Financial Analyst
Program Coordinator
Management Consultant
Paralegal
Sociology Professor
Urban and Regional Planner

Examples of Internship Sites & Potential Employers

The Pentagon
Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.
United Way of Central Maryland
World Trade Center Institute
Office of the Public Defender
Greenpeace
World Health Organization
CNN
U.S. Department of State
UNICEF
The World Bank
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Lutheran Social Services
The Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy

Learn from Alumni

Join Loyola Connect, an online networking platform just for the Loyola community, to search for alumni by major, industry, location, and more. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. You can also explore profiles of Loyola students and alumni on LinkedIn. Considering asking an alum for an Informational Interview to learn more about their career, employer, and industry trends.

Additional Web Resources

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