Careers

Our program prepares you for a wide range of career paths. Whether you're interested in international business, diplomacy, education, or nonprofit work, our courses will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need.  People who are multilingual have many exciting career options. Some students combine foreign languages with other majors in anticipation of working with diverse populations. Here is a sampling of careers that require a second language or in which a second language helps professionals do their jobs better.

Business:
Contract negotiator, financial adviser, human resources, quality assurance specialist, marketing manager, broker, customer service

Education:
University language professor, K-12 language teacher, English-as-a-second-language teacher

Emergency Services:
911 dispatcher, police officer, firefighter

Government and Military:
Foreign Service diplomat, intelligence specialist, military linguist

Health Care:
Doctor, nurse, pharmacist, dentist, medical interpreter, patient advocate

Hospitality and Tourism:
Tour guide, hotel manager

Justice System:
Judge, lawyer, court interpreter, court stenographer

Music:
Voice instructor with foreign language expertise, vocal coach

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