Career Opportunities for Majors in Middle Eastern Studies
Introduction
Middle Eastern Studies is an interdisciplinary program that examines the political, social, and cultural history of the Middle East. Students study one of the Middle Eastern Languages (Arabic, Persian, Turkish, or Hebrew). They learn about communication and understanding between Middle Eastern people, the Muslim community, the relationship between the Middle East and other countries, and conflict within the Middle East.
Students in Middle Eastern Studies develop skills that are versatile and useful in a variety of settings. Many careers do not require a specific major, but are chosen on the basis of personal interests, skills, preferences, and ambitions. Graduates can pursue careers in business, government, education, and the Nonprofit sector. Regardless of your career plans, it is important to develop your marketability through internships, research projects, responsible work experience, good grades, and participation in campus activities.
A Sample Of Related Occupations
Admissions Counselor
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Employee Relations Specialist
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Market Research Specialist
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Advertising Account Executive
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FBI/CIA Agent
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Market Researcher
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Archivist
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Foreign Service Officer
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Museum Curator
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Attorney
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Foreign Student Advisor
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Nonprofit Administrator
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Business Manager
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Government Agency Admin
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Peace Corps Worker
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CiA/FBI Agent
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Historic Preservation Specialist
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Politician
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Community Action Specialist
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Historic Site Administrator
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Professor/Educator
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Community Affairs Specialist
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Human Resources Specialist
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Psychologist
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Consultant
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Import/Export Specialist
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Public Administrator
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Consumer Advocate
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International Banker
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Public Information Officer
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Copy Writer
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International Conference Planner
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Public Policy Specialist
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Corporate Trainer
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International Consutant
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Public Relations Specialist
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Counselor
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International Relations Specialist
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Publications Specialist
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Cultural Affairs Officer
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International Trade Specialist
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Translator
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Customer Relations Rep
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Interpretor
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Travel Consultant
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Customs/Immigration Officer
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Journalist
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Writer/Author
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Editor/Writer
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Lobbyist
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Types of Employers
Private & Nonprofit Organizations |
American Friends Service
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Foundations
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Professional Associations
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American Schools Abroad
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Historic Sites/Historical Societies
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Project Hope
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Amnesty Int'l.
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Hospitals
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Public Interest Groups
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Archives
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Hotels/Restaurants/Resorts
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Public Relations Firms
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Banks
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Insurance Companies
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Red Cross Int'l.
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Book Publishers
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Int'l. Exchange Programs
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Research Firms
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CARE, Inc
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Labor Unions
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Retail Stores
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Civic Organizations
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Law Firms
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Social Service Agencies
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Colleges/Universities
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Libraries
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Television/Radio Stations
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Consulting Firms
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Manufacturing Firms
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Travel Agencies
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Consumer Organizations
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Museums
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United Nations
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Cultural Organizations
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Newspapers/Magazines
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World Health Organization
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Entertainment Firms
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Pan American Health Org.
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YMCA/YWCA
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Government Agencies |
Agency for Int'l. Development
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Immigration & Naturalization Service
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Office of Int'l. Policy & Programs
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Bureau of Export Admin.
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Int'l. Trade Administration
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Peace Corps/AmeriCorps
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Bureau of Int'l. Labor Affairs
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Library of Congress
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Smithsonian Institution
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Bureau of Intelligence & Research
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NJ Governor's Commission on Int'l. Trade
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Telecommunications Satellite Organization
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CIA/FBI
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NJ Int'l. Trade Division
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U.S. Customs Service
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Civil Rights Commission
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National Endowment for the Humanities
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U.S. Department of State
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Consumer Affairs Office
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National Security Agency
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U.S. Information Agency
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Department of Commerce
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Office of Int'l. Affairs
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Voice of America
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Foreign Commercial Service
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Office of Int'l. Coop. & Development
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Foreign Service
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Office of Int'l. Education
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Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates - First Jobs of Recent Graduates - Middle Eastern Studies
Organization |
Job Title |
Rutgers University |
Secretaries And Administrative Assistants |
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Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates - Jobs of Experienced Alumni - Middle Eastern Studies
JEL English Schools |
English Instructor |
Jewish Labor Committee |
Executive Director |
MTBC |
Marketing Intern |
U.S. Air Force |
Officer |
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Graduate Schools Attended
Institution |
Degree |
Field |
NYU College of Dentistry |
DDS |
Dentistry |
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Additionally, you may:
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