What Can I Do With A Major In Modern Languages
A Bachelor’s degree in Modern Languages will prepare one for careers in program administration, international affairs, business, education, and translation in both the public and private sectors. Due to our global economy, graduates who understand different cultures and languages are in high demand. Among Ursinus alumni in Modern Languages you will find doctors, translators, educators, pharmaceutical/biotech professionals, lawyers, financial analysts and advisors, and non-profit and government professionals.
Career Planning
Professional Associations
- American Arbitration Association
- American Association of Exporters & Importers
- American Association of Language Specialists
- American Association of Museums
- American Association of University Professors
- American Federation of Teachers
- American Foreign Policy Institute
- American Historical Association
- American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works
- American Library Association
- American Literary Translators Association
- American Society of Journalist and Authors
- American Society of Newspaper Editors
- American Translators Association
- Association for Education in Journalism & Mass Communication
- Center for Adult English Language Acquisition
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Modern Language Association
- National Association of Broadcasters
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- National Education Association
Miscellaneous
Related Career Titles
Area and Cultural Studies Professor
Book Editor
Clergy Member (Religious Leader)
College/University Professor
Communications Professor
Conciliator
Elementary School Teacher
Equal Opportunity Representative
Export Agent
Family Caseworker
Foreign Exchange Trader
Foreign Language Interpreter
Foreign Language Teacher
Foreign Language Translator (Written Material)
Foreign Service Officer
Foreign Service Peacekeeping Specialist
Foreign Student Adviser
High School Teacher
Intelligence Specialist (Government)
Librarian
Library Consultant
Mediator
Middle School Teacher
Missionary Worker (Foreign Country)
Radio & TV News Commentator
Remedial Education Teachers
Scientific Linguist
Social Worker
Travel Writer (Journalist)
Writer/Author
This is just a sampling of titles, for a more comprehensive list and details on the professions including employment outlook and salary information, log into the Focus Program.