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Career Opportunities for Majors in East Asian Studies

Introduction

The East Asian Languages and Cultures Department offers major programs in Chinese and in East Asian Languages and Area Studies, and minor programs in Chinese, Japanese, and Asian Studies. For students just beginning the study of East Asian languages, the different writing systems, the complex characters and idioms, and the new set of sounds and inflections present intellectual challenges. Upper-level courses also offer more advanced students the opportunity for an in-depth analysis of another culture. Through courses on Chinese, Japanese and Korean civilization and literature, Rutgers students study the elements that formed these languages centuries ago and the forces that shape their modern expression.

Proficiency in an East Asian language opens doors to a wide range of opportunities for individual and academic growth, whether students seek the feeling of achievement that comes from mastering a different language, the practical skills that can lead to an exciting international career, or a new perspective on the world from a distant society. Today, students of East Asian languages enjoy expanded job opportunities, enhanced by a growing world economy and new political relationships. An impressive number of corporations and agencies operate branches worldwide as China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, and Korea have become more important in international trade. East Asian Languages and Area Studies as a major is versatile and helps develop skills useful anywhere. Your major is only one of many variables to be considered when developing your career plans. Many careers do not require a specific major, but rather a wide range of demonstrated skills and accomplishments. Regardless of your career choices, increase your marketability to employers through internships, responsible work experience, good grades and involvement in college activities.

A Sample of Related Occupations

Admissions Counselor	Editor/Writer	Lobbyist
Advertising Account Exec.	Employee Relations Specialist	Market Research Specialist
Archivist	FBI/CIA Agent	Museum Curator
Attorney	Foreign Service Officer	Non-profit Administrator
Business Manager	Foreign Student Advisor	Peace Corps/VISTA Worker
CIA/FBI Agent	Government Agency Admin.	Politician
Community Action Specialist	Historic Preservation Specialist	Professor/Educator
Community Affairs Specialist	Historic Site Administrator	Psychologist
Conflict Resolution Specialist	Human Resources Specialist	Public Administrator
Consultant	Import/Export Specialist	Public Information Officer
Consumer Advocate	Int'l. Banker	Public Policy Specialist
Copy Writer	Int'l. Consultant	Public Relations Specialist
Corporate Trainer	Int'l. Relations Specialist	Publications Specialist
Counselor	Int'l. Trade Specialist	Translator
Cultural Affairs Officer	Interpreter	Travel Consultant
Customer Relations Rep.	Int'l. Conference Planner	Writer/Author
Customs/Immigration Officer	Journalist

Types of Employers

Private and Non-profit Organizations
Advertising Agencies	Cultural Organizations	Project Hope
Airlines/Airports	Entertainment Firms	Public Interest Groups
American Friends Service	Foundations	Public Relations Firms
American Schools Abroad	Historic Sites / Historical Societies	Red Cross Int'l.
Amnesty Int'l.	Hospitals/Clinics	Retail Stores
Archives	Hotels/Restaurants/Resorts	School Systems
Banks	Int'l. Exchange Programs	Social Service Agencies
Book Publishers	Law Firms	Television/Radio Stations
CARE, Inc	Libraries	Travel Agencies
Civic Organizations	Manufacturing Firms	United Nations
Clinics	Museums	World Health Organization
Colleges & Universities	Newspapers/Magazines	YMCA/YWCA
Consulting Firms	Pan American Health Org.
Consumer Organizations	Professional Associations

Government Agencies
Agency for Int'l. Development	Immigration & Naturalization Service	Office of Int'l. Policy & Programs
Bureau of Export Admin.	Int'l. Trade Admin.	Office of Int'l. Affairs
Bureau of Intelligence & Research	Library of Congress	Office of Int'l. Coop. & Development
Bureau of Int'l. Labor Affairs	National Endowment for the Humanities	Peace Corps/VISTA
CIA/FBI	National Security Agency	Smithsonian Institution
Civil Rights Commission	NJ Governor's Commission on Int'l. Trade	Telecommunications Satellite Organization
Consumer Affairs Office	NJ Int'l. Trade Division	US Customs Service
Department of Commerce	NJ Travel & Tourism Division	US Department of State
Foreign Commercial Service	Office of Int'l. Education	US Information Agency

Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates

Information is not available at this time on graduates from East Asian Studies.

Additionally, you may:

Explore the career paths of RU Alumni Career Network mentors.
Go to the Rutgers Online Career Planning Site to explore your interests, skills and values. Use the program for either: High School Students | College Students.
Explore Rutgers University academic department information related to this major.
See the Occupational Outlook Handbook for additional career information.
Pick up your "Career Opportunities" handouts at any New Brunswick Career Services office.


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