Major in Southwest Studies
Southwest Studies offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the American Southwest. By understanding the region’s distinct environments and diverse cultures, and how those peoples and environs interacted to define and redefine one another, graduates will find their lives deepened and their career opportunities in teaching, government, museum work, archives, public history, and graduate school admissions enhanced.
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Possible Areas of Interest
- Cultural Protection
- Economic Development
- Education
- Entrepreneurship
- Environment
- Federal Government
- Health Services
- Hospitality/Casinos
- Land Management
- Legal System
- Legislative Reform
- Lobbying
- Local/Tribal Government
- Policy
- Politics
- Social Services
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Possible Job Title/Occupations
- Academic Advisor
- Collections Assistant
- Archivist
- Educator
- Foreign Service Officer
- Museum Technician
- National/State Park Interpreter
- Museum Education Director
- Parks Consultant
- Policy Analyst
- Probation Officer
- Preservationist
- Public Relations representative
- Research Assistant
- Reporter
- Technical Writer
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Informational Websites
Federal
General
Employers in Southwest Studies
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Business & industry
Colleges/universities
Consulting firms
Historical sites or societies
Journals
Law enforcement
Law firms
Museums
Non-profit organizations
State/federal government
U.S. Park Service
U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Bureau of Land Management Aquariums
Camps
Conservatories
Cultural heritage organizations
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Genealogical services organizations
Municipal archives
National Archives & Records
National Park Service
National, State, Local government
News departments (paper, radio, TV)
Newspapers
Outdoor Education Centers
Political campaigns
Preservation & restoration service firms
Public interest advocacy groups
Research & service institutions
Smithsonian Institute
Staff of legislator, governor, or mayor
State archives & libraries
State museums, parks, & historic sites
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Employment Opportunities On or Near Reservations
Education
Diné College (Campuses: Shiprock, Chinle, Crownpoint , Ganado, Kayenta , Tsaile, Tuba City)
K-12 Schools
Information regarding K-12 schools on or near certain reservations can be obtained through NAU Career Services.
