Linguistics is a versatile degree that can lead to jobs and careers in many different areas. Visit the department website, watch the videos below, or scroll down and select an option under Related Career Fields to see more information about potential careers you can pursue.
Linguistics
Related Career Fields
Select a career field below to see some of the various areas it encompasses, types of employers, and some sample occupations.
Education
Career Areas
- Teacher
- College Professor
- Historian
- Researcher/Writer
- Director
Employers
- Educational Institutions:
- Elementary
- Secondary
- Post-Secondary
- Museums
General Information
- Earn a Ph.D. to teach in post-secondary institutions.
- Gain research experience by assisting a professor.
- Obtain certification for public school positions.
- Get experience working with young people.
- Develop strong public speaking skills.
- Complete internships at museums or other related facility.
Government
Employers
- Division of Youth and Family Services
- Legislative Affairs
- Political organizations
- Consumer affairs
- Cultural affairs
- Department of Education
- Civil Rights Commission
General Information
- Become active in student government.
- Complete an internship in a government agency.
- Become familiar with government hiring practices.
- Develop excellent computer, analytical, and quantitative skills.
- Learn local, state, and federal government job application process.
Media and Communications
Employers
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Radio
- TV
- Telecommunications firms
General Information
- Develop excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Take elective courses in journalism, broadcasting, public relations, and advertising.
- Develop research skills.
- Work for campus or local newspaper, radio station, or television station.
- Get related experience through internships, even if unpaid.
- Learn desktop publishing, webpage design, and other computer skills.
Nonprofit
Career Areas
- Administrator
- Volunteer Coordinator
Employers
- Community arts centers
- Community service organizations
General Information
- Take courses in psychology, sociology, or social work to broaden perspective.
- Volunteer with community and campus organizations.
- Learn to work well with different types of people.
- Develop a wide array of skills including writing, speaking, budgeting, grant writing, and leadership.
Join Organizations
Being active in both student and professional organizations can help boost your career. You'll have the opportunity to network with and learn from peers, mentors, and professionals. Working within these groups helps build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. You'll gain hands-on experience, showing employers your proactive attitude and commitment to growth, making you a stronger job candidate.
Student Organizations
Check out the organizations listed below, search Laker Life, or talk with a Career Coach to find others.
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General Guidelines and Strategies
- Develop strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Learn to work well on a team and develop leadership skills.
- Explore specializations within major and professional field. Select electives to enhance knowledge in area(s) of interest.
- Obtain experience through part-time employment, co-op, internships, or volunteer experience.
- Get involved in campus activities and professional organizations.
- Linguistics is good preparation for graduate school in many disciplines.
- Take elective courses in journalism, broadcasting, public relations, and advertising.
- Develop research skills.
- Work for campus or local newspaper, radio station, or television station.
- Get related experience through internships, even if unpaid.
- Learn desktop publishing, webpage design, and other computer skills.
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