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Career Opportunities for a Social Justice & Global Development Graduate

  • Nonprofit and advocacy work: Organizations focused on social justice and global development may hire individuals with a degree in social justice and global development to work as advocates, community organizers, or policy analysts.

  • International development: Individuals with a degree in social justice and global development can work in international development agencies to help develop, implement and evaluate programs aimed at promoting social and economic development in low and middle-income countries.

  • Human rights and social justice: Graduates can pursue careers in areas such as human rights advocacy, conflict resolution, and civil society capacity building.

  • Environmental justice: Organizations working towards environmental justice may hire individuals with a social justice and global development degree to advocate for policies that address environmental concerns.

  • Corporate social responsibility: Graduates can work for companies that focus on social responsibility, ethical business practices, and sustainability.

  • Research and academia: Individuals can work as researchers, professors, and academic advisors in fields related to social justice and global development.

  • Public service: Graduates can work in government agencies at local, state, or federal levels to help promote policies that promote social justice and global development.

  • Social entrepreneurship: Individuals can start their own social enterprises, which aim to tackle social and environmental problems while generating profits.

  • International relations: Graduates can work in fields such as diplomacy, foreign policy, and international organizations to promote social justice and global development.

  • Media and communications: Individuals can work in the media industry to promote social justice and global development through storytelling, journalism, and documentary filmmaking.

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