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
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:
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= Careers of U-R-I Alumni for this major
Resources
- Arts & Humanities Careers with U.S. Government
- Focus Areas of Anthropology
- Practicing Anthropology
- Art Studio Career Guide
- How to Become a Freelancer
- 100 Careers for English Majors
- Becoming a Linguist
- History Major Options
- Careers in History
- College Arts Association (Master List of Grad Programs)
- Rhode Island Center for Photography
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- My Next Move
- Peace Corps URI Perspectives
- Humanities Toolkit
- Music Therapy
- Non-Academic Career Paths for Philosophy Majors
- Non-Profit Careers
- Career Guide for Theatre Majors
- Non-Profits Master Search Engine
- Jobs for Humanities Majors by Salary
- College Arts Association (Master List of Grad Programs)
- Rhode Island Center for Photography
- Non-Profits Master Search Engine
- Jobs for Humanities Majors by Salary
- Artrepreneur – Starting Point for Artists
- The Future and Humanities
- O*NET
- College Grad
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.
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.
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:
- Directories of Graduate Programs in the Arts
- MFA Programs in Directing
- MA vs MFA in Theatre: What’s the Difference?
- American Philosophical Association: Graduate Program Guide
- Graduate Program/Career Guide for English Majors
- List of English MA Programs
- List of Anthropology Graduate Programs
- List of History Graduate Programs
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.
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!
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.
- Handshake
- Acting Jobs
- Anthropology Fieldwork
- Art Internships/Job Board
- Art Jobs
- Art Grant Opportunities
- Smithsonian Internship Opportunities
- South County Art Association
- Career Guide for Studio Art Major
- Book Jobs
- Historical and Preservation Societies
- Rhode Island Historical Society
- Newport Mansions
- Newport Historical Society
- Linguistic Job Positions
- Linguistic Society of American Job Board
- URI Music Jobs
- Music Job Board
- Entertainment Careers
- URI Hunger Center
- Children’s Friends Rhode Island
- Master Employer Search Site
- Media Based Job Posting Site
- Top 10 General Job Boards
- Peace Corps URI Perspectives
- Official URI Internship/Job Database
- New England Museum Internships/Job Search Engine
- Operations Groundswell – Summer Immersion Opportunities
- Rhode Island Job Portal
- Non-Profits Rhode Island
- Non-Profits Master Search Engine
- Weekly Newsletter with Jobs in Arts, Design, Non-profits, Tech, & Architecture
- Vango: App for Artists to Sell Art
- Alliance of Artists Communities: Finding a Residency
- Artrepreneur – Starting Point for Artists
- Foreign Service Internships/Jobs
Gain Even More Experience
There are so many ways to gain experience before you graduate! In addition to internships, consider:
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!
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
- Africana Studies
- Anthropology
- Art/Art History
- Classical Studies
- English
- History