Careers in humanities, museums, and libraries are focused on the study or documentation of human culture. Positions in this field may include topics such as history, fine art, or language and may have a focus on preservation, information technology, research, education, or programming.
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Designing your major
Your major may be indirectly or directly related to your career choice, and it’s only one of many pieces to finding a good career fit. There are many majors that are related to humanities here at IUB.
College of Arts & Sciences
- African American and African Diaspora Studies
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Art History
- Classical Civilization
- Classical Studies
- Comparative Literature
- Folklore and Ethnomusicology
- Gender Studies
- History
- Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures
Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture, and Design
- Comprehensive Design
- Interior Design
- Studio Art
Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies
- Central Eurasian Studies
- East Asian Languages and Cultures
- East Asian Studies
- India Studies
- International Studies
- Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
School of Education
- Secondary Education: Social Studies (Grades 5-12)
- Education: Visual Arts (All Grades)
- Education: World Languages (All Grades)
Jacobs School of Music
- Historical Performance
Learn about careers in the field
- Anthropologist/Archaeologist
- Archivist
- Brand Manager
- Curator
- Fine Artist (Painter, Sculptor, Illustrator)
- Fundraising Manager
- Historian
- Human Resources Specialist
- Librarian/Media Collections Specialist
- Market Researcher
- Museum Technician and Conservator
- Postsecondary Education and Administration
- Producer/Director
- Set and Exhibit Designer
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