Folklore and Ethnomusicology Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Folklore and Ethnomusicology
The Folklore and Ethnomusicology Bachelor of Arts degree provides an opportunity for students to study performance and music of various regions and cultures. The curriculum emphasizes the use of fieldwork methods to develop skills in observation, analysis, and reporting, while promoting multicultural understanding.
Folklore and Ethnomusicology are studied separately or in combination, with the option to create an individualized program of study. The major prepares students to investigate tradition and creativity in everyday life.
This major prepares you for a range of careers, including those involving the arts, education, historic preservation, communication, cross-cultural understanding, human diversity and social inclusion.
For more information on the Folklore and Ethnomusicology major, coursework, and curriculum, visit the departmental website and the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Music Composers and Arrangers
- Art Directors
- Curators
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
- Radio and Television Announcers
- Administrative Services Managers
- Peace Corps Volunteer
- Children and Youth Ministries Director
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
- Music Band Manager/Performer
- Hospitalists
- Public Relations Specialists
- Restaurant Manager
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Investigative
- Artistic
- Social
Folklore and Ethnomusicology Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Analyze
- Evaluate
Physical or Technical
- Observe
Relationship Skills
- Provide Care and Support
- Counsel
Communication
- Speak or Interact
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Career Guides
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