Center for Career Development


What can I do with... a minor in Linguistics?

Special attributes of this minor that will make me a valuable addition to any prospective employer.

  • Understanding and expertise in the study of language and communication.
  • Knowledge of phonetics, phonology, grammar, and communicative principals.
  • Openness and sensitivity to people of other cultures.
  • Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
  • Advanced critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills.

Possible Careers / Job Titles
  • Actor
  • Audiologist
  • Campaign Manager
  • Communication Engineers
  • Computer Speech Production / Recognition
  • Developer
  • Copywriter
  • Corporate Trainer
  • Counselor
  • Critic
  • Editor
  • English Teacher
  • ESL / TOEFL Teacher
  • Foreign Language Teacher
  • Foreign Service Officer
  • Historian
  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Immigration Officer
  • Import / Export Specialist
  • Intelligence Specialist
  • Interpreter
  • Lawyer
  • Lexicographer
  • Librarian
  • Linguist
  • Lobbyist
  • Neurolinguist
  • Peace Corps Worker
  • Press Agent
  • Psycholinguist
  • Psychologist
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Singer
  • Sociolinguist
  • Speech Language Pathologist
  • Speech Teacher
  • Speech Writer
  • Therapist
  • Translator
  • Voice / Language Coach
  • Writer

Please be advised that although this minor will prepare you for the careers listed above, many will require advanced education and training. Please research the careers/job titles that interest you so that you are aware of the requirements to enter the field.

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This page last modified on August 6, 2009.
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