General studies graduates are employed in many fields including business, education, public administration, public relations, sales, social service, art, computers, law, science, and entrepreneurial endeavors.  Some students with degrees in general studies continue in graduate programs in such diverse fields as business, counseling, education, law, medicine, ministry, and social work.

The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to general studies graduates.  Some will require additional education.  For more information visit the Career and Experiential Learning Resource Lab in Lucina 235.

Account Representative                                
Administrative Aide
Attorney                                                          
Buyer
Communication Skills Trainer                        
Consultant                  
Cook                                                               
Corrections Officer                
Credit and Collections Personnel                  
Entrepreneur                          
Executive Secretary                                       
Hotel Manager
Human Resource Manager                           
Insurance Agent         
Interior Designer                                            
Law Clerk
Magazine Editor                                             
Management                          
Marketing Research Analyst                          
Medical Records Supervisor 
News Reporter                                               
Paralegal
Parole Agent                                                  
Playwright
Police Officer                                                 
Politician's Assistant
Population and Demographic Analyst           
Program Coordinator
Public Administrator                                       
Public Relations Specialist                
Realtor                                                                       
Receptionist
Salesperson                                                   
Secretary                   
Social Service Administrator                         
Teaching
Television Producer                                       
Urban and Regional Planners

Possible employment settings for general studies graduates include

Banks/Financial Institutions                           
Community Welfare Organizations   
Federal Agencies                                           
Forest Services
Government Agencies                                   
Health and Social Services
Insurance                                                       
Intelligence Services              
Journalism                                                     
Library of Congress
Local Departments of Health                         
Manufacturers
Marketing Research Firms                            
National Archives       
Nonprofit Organizations                                 
Police Departments
Political Campaigns                                       
Political Party Headquarters                          
Politics                                                                       
Public and Private Schools    
Public Interest Advocacy Group                    
Research Institutes
Retailers                                                         
Smithsonian Institution
Telecommunications                                     
Wholesalers                           

Resources available in the Career and Experiential Learning Resource Lab, Lucina 235:

The College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
100 Best Careers in Crime Fighting (OCC 124.6)
100 Jobs in Words (OCC 228)
Career Opportunities in Travel and Tourism (OCC 220.5)
Careers for Bookworms & Other Literary Types (OCC 21)
Careers for Good Samaritans & Other Humanitarian Types (OCC 95)
Careers for Scientists & Others with Inquiring Minds (OCC 191)
Careers in Social and Rehabilitation Services (OCC 196)
Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors (OCC 125.8)
Make Your Own Breaks (OCC 74.1)
Opportunities in Government Careers (OCC 205.5)
Opportunities in Insurance Careers (OCC 116)
Opportunities in Overseas Careers (OCC 157.8)
Opportunities in Publishing Careers (OCC 181.5)
Opportunities in State and Local Government Careers (OCC 98)
Real Estate Careers (OCC 183)

Web Sites:

Career Links for BSU Majors (see General Studies):  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/students/linksmajors
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center):http://www.bsu.edu/careers/students/links
Career Guide to Industries: http://www.bls.gov/emp/
America's Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Careers in Government: http://www.careersingovernment.com
Considering Self-Employment? http://www.rileyguide.com/self.html
Employment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet:  http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp 
Internships.com:  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/secure/pwinternships
Internships USA.com:     http://www.bsu.edu/careers/secure/internpw
Monster.com Major to Career Converter: http://content.monstertrak.monster.com/tools/careerconverter/
O*NET:  http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Overseas Jobs: http://www.overseasjobs.com
Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org