These universities have specialized departments in American studies with many grants available for study and teaching in those countries. Internships are available on a continual basis at local museums and planning and preservation agencies. Within the United States, many specialized museums and libraries offer paid internships and special courses of study for American studies students. The flexibility of this interdisciplinary major allows graduates to enter a broad range of career areas, including journalism, law, law enforcement, environmental planning, teaching, archival work, museum curatorship, international business, librarianship or government service. Competencies gained by the American studies major provide a sound basis for entering graduate study in a variety of areas.
Many universities have graduate programs in American studies.
Graduate work may be required for entrance into a specific career field. Business and teaching professions in foreign countries welcome American studies majors who can help them understand the way business and social life are conducted in the United States. To further explore career options in this field, visit the Career Services Website. Reading historical novels and biographies about American historical personalities, and visiting local museums dealing with people and events, are enjoyable ways to discover more about American studies. Students interested in computers with access to Internet can exchange ideas with people of common interests.