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French and Italian Studies offers a French major or minor and an Italian major or minor.  Employment related to foreign languages sometimes occurs within a specialized field.  A combination of study in a foreign language and International Studies is ideal for students seeking job opportunities in the following areas:

Civil

Foreign service & diplomatic fields
Intelligence agencies
Immigration & Customs
Department of Labor
Law Enforcement
Armed Forces
Legal agencies
Public aid
Social & community work
International agencies, such as the United Nations, UNICEF

Business

Airlines
Marketing
Banking/Finance
Multi-national corporations
Shipping industry
Travel and hotel industries
Import/Export firms, such as computers, pharmaceutical, clothing, food, cosmetics, machinery, steel, lumber, petroleum
Publishing houses
Consulting

Related Fields

Journalism
Radio and television
Fashion enterprises
Teaching/Counseling
Translation
Bilingual office work
Library/museum work
Nursing
Phone companies
Art and cultural affairs
Film and theatrical industries

It has been our experience in the department that students with substantial foreign language fluency who combine their language skills with a solid foundation in the liberal arts, adequate job search preparation (Career Counseling Center) and internships (Carlson Center), find fulfilling occupations.  Some students choose to complement their undergraduate studies with graduate programs.  Our department's commitment is to impart to our students a genuine desire for lifelong learning, a flexible approach to that process, and a seriousness of purpose.

** Visit the Carlson Center:  All students should attempt to gain internship experience**

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