Jewish 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.
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies is the study of the history, culture, and life of Jews and Judaism. It is open to students from all backgrounds. The Jewish culture is made up of many cultures and languages; its study is an excellent way to obtain an outstanding liberal arts education.
Through rigorous interdisciplinary study of Jewish communities, texts, cultures, and history, Jewish Studies students use the methods of the humanities, arts, and social sciences to provide the foundations of an internationally informed and interdisciplinary liberal arts education. Jewish Studies alumni pursue careers in fields as diverse as education, political activism, administration, scholarly research, journalism, business, public relations, medicine, social work and the clergy.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
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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
Jewish 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.
Communication
- Speak to Groups
- Listen
- Speak or Interact
- Write
Management or Leadership
- Make Decisions
- Manage Projects
- Coordinate
Creative
- Visualize
- Synthesize or Integrate
- Author or Compose
Student Organizations
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Career Guides
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