August 19, 2021

Arts and Humanities

Africana Studies | Anthropology | Art, Art History | Chinese | Classical Studies | English | French | Gender & Women’s Studies | German | Global Language & Area Studies | History | Italian | Music | Philosophy | Spanish | Theatre

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What Can I Do With My Major?

One of the most exciting things about your major is the variety of career options you can pursue! Take a look at the materials below to learn about some of the most common career paths for your major.

 

Arts & Humanities Majors:

briefcase = Career paths for this major  Compass = Careers of URI Alumni for this major
Africana Studies
  
Anthropology  
Art  
Art History
  
Classical Studies
  
English
  
Foreign Language
    
Gender & Women’s Studies  
History  
International Studies  
Music
Philosophy  
Theater

Languages

      
Chinese  
French  
German  
Italian  
Spanish  

Resources 

Training & Additional Education

Roles within the arts and humanities industry may require additional education beyond a Bachelor’s level degree. Graduate school requirements vary based on each program and are open to a variety of majors so long as you have met the admissions requirements.

We encourage you to review our Grad School Module below to learn if grad school is the best fit for you.

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Please note that your Career Education Specialists will assist you in finding resources for applying to grad schools (including building an effective personal statement), but do not advise on specific graduate programs.  If you are interested in learning more about a specific program, contact that school’s graduate admissions office directly.

Grad School Module Rhode to Grad School Quick Tip Sheet

Places to Start When Searching for Graduate Programs

Finding the right graduate program starts by first understanding where to look.  Professional Associations related to your industry along with other popular websites would be the best places as oftentimes there are graduate program directories located on their sites. Here are just a few of those websites:

Valuable Alternatives Options to Consider: 

The following programs provide additional experiences related to environment and sustainability majors.

Searching for a Job/Internship

  • In order to be competitive for the job market or graduate school, prior to graduation every student should complete a practical experience, such as an internship. There are many techniques for searching for an internship! Many of your questions regarding how to search for a job or internship can be answered by reviewing the module and videos below.

    Find An Opportunity

    Importance of LinkedIn as a Career Tool

    LinkedIn is the world’s largest online professional networking platform that features resources and benefits to support professionals in all career fields. It’s important to build your LinkedIn profile now, start connecting with your peers and professional in your field(s) of interest, and conduct research for both internship/job search and overall career development!

    LinkedIn Quick Tip Sheet
     

Job and Internship

There are a variety of websites you can use to search for jobs and internships. The following is a selection of some of the search sites focused on careers in the Arts and Humanities.

Gain Even More Experience

There are so many ways to gain experience before you graduate! In addition to internships, consider:

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Research

Even if you aren’t interested in a career in research, gaining research experience is helpful for attending graduate school. It enables you to cultivate a faculty reference, enhance your applications, and gain a background for the research you’ll conduct in your graduate program.                                                                                                                                

Contacting URI Professors about Research Anthropology FieldworkHistory Research Capstones and Courses

Student Websites

Explore the websites below to learn what other students have accomplished in their internships!

 
Katherine Krajewski – English Major – Hasbro Inc.
Hi, my name is Katherine Krajewski, and this past Fall Semester I had the opportunity to Intern as a Brand Writer for Hasbro, INC. This internship has helped me discover my passion for copy-writing and my love for toys all over again. My internship requires a great deal of creative thinking and writing skills. The ITR program was beneficial to me because we learned so much about our personalities, values and ethics that were then useful to better understand ourselves in the work environment. Establishing yourself in the work environment can be quite difficult at times, and the ITR program helped me become less anxious and more confident due to the discussion posts every week. The discussion posts allowed my peers and I to share concerns/accomplishments with one another and then we would receive advice regarding our concerns, and this helped me feel as though I was not doing everything alone. When you are just starting a new job, you tend to feel overwhelmed at first, but the ITR program will help you ease your worries and have you excel at your internship. 

 

Academic Credit for Internships

Some of you may be eligible to earn academic credit for your internship experience.  Below you will find more information relevant to your specific academic program.

Options for academic credit by academic program

Resume & Cover Letter

Resume

A resume should highlight the most important information relevant to a specific job or employer, which is why each resume you write will be different. In most cases, it’s important to showcase your projects and experience that illustrate the practical application of the academic skill and knowledge you’ve acquired here at URI and within your internships.

Sample Resumes