India Studies 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.
India Studies
A Bachelor of Arts in India Studies through the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies helps prepare students to understand cultures and civilizations that have developed on the Indian subcontinent from ancient times to present day. Students will gain a deeper understanding of this region through interdisciplinary study while gaining skills in research, analysis, language competence, and communication.
While the focus of the program is on modern India, this focus is supported by basic knowledge about the history that has helped shape India’s current social reality.
The program also offers beginning and intermediate-level courses in several Indian languages. Students are encouraged to take language classes and to consider studying abroad in India.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental link and the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
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- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Archeologists
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
- Anthropologists
- History Teachers, Postsecondary
- Geographers
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
India Studies 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.
Relationship Skills
- Train or Instruct
- Collaborate
- Demonstrate Social-Cultural Sensitivity
Communication
- Speak to Groups
- Listen
- Speak or Interact
- Write
Management or Leadership
- Make Decisions
- Coordinate
Creative
- Visualize
- Conceptualize
- Author or Compose
Student Organizations
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Career Guides
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