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The world is a complicated place. Prepare yourself in the College of Languages, Literature and Social Sciences.

The College of Languages,

Literature and Social Sciences

Fall 2014

The College of Languages,

Literature and Social Sciences

Fall 2014

The Center of The University of Toledo

• All undergraduates at The University of Toledo take courses in the College of Languages, Literature and Social Sciences

• Many of the University core courses – skill areas of English, humanities, social sciences, and multicultural courses – are housed in the College of Languages, Literature and Social Sciences

• LLSS offers more than

25 Degree Programs in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Studies

Humanities

English Language and Literature

Foreign Languages

History

Philosophy

Religious Studies

Careers in the Humanities

English Language and Literature

• Editor• Technical Writer• Film Critic• Proofreader• Literary Assistant• Journalist• Web Content Developer• Social Media Writer• Market Researcher• Promotion Specialist• Novelist• Editorial Assistant• Manuscript Reader• Book Critic

Foreign Languages

• Multinational Business Executive• Import/Export Business• Automobile Industry• Foreign Correspondent• Multinational Customer Service• Peace Corps• Technical Translator• Immigration and Customs• International Sales• English as a Second Language Teaching• United Nations• Diplomatic Corps• Applications Trainer• International Banking & Finance

LLSS Students

Blair Bohland(English Major)

Author

Careers in the Humanities

History

• Documentary Editor• Records Manager• Libraries• Government Agency

Research• Public Advocacy Groups• Cultural Heritage

Organizations• News Departments• Legislative Staff• Arts & Humanities Counsel

Staff• State/Federal Corporate

Archivist• Legal Support Staff

Philosophy

• Grant Writing• Fundraising and

Philanthropy• Ethical Compliance Officer• Pre-law• Mediation• Business Administration• Mediator• Computer Game Developer• Archivist/Curator• Legislative Aid• Lobbyist• Acquisitions Editor• Volunteer Coordinator

Religious Studies• Chaplaincy• Social Service Coordinator• Crisis Service• Youth Organization Services• Counseling• Missions• Church/Synagogue/Mosque

Community Developer• Residential Living Counselor

(nursing homes, Retirement Homes, Assisted Living Homes

• Nonprofit Organization Staff• Family Life Center Manager• Human Resources

Management

LLSS ALUMNI

Musafra(Philosophy

Major)

PublisherMusafra

Press

Social Sciences

Economics

Geography and Planning

Political Science and Public Administration

Psychology

Sociology and Anthropology

LLSS Students

Trey Addison (Sociology Major)

Statewide Political Outreach Coordinator for United States Senator Sherrod Brown

Careers in the Social Sciences

ECONOMICS

• Banking• Insurance• Investments• Labor Union• Management Consulting• Market Research• Public Finance• Real Estate• Auditor• Demographer• Economic Forecaster• FundManager• Logistics Manager• Tax Advisor• Agricultural Economist

GEOGRAPHY AND PLANNING

• Urban Planner• Site Developer• Meteorologist• Transportation Planner• Location Analyst• Airline Researcher• Environmental Scientist• Market Researcher• Census Analyst• Cartographer• Satellite Imaging Specialist• Geological Engineer

LLSS ALUMNI

Jeffrey Kodysh(Geography and Planning major)

Research AssociateOak Ridge National Laboratory

Careers in the Social Sciences

SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY

• Peace Corps Staffer• Museum Curator• Recreation Therapist• International Development Worker• Demographer• Community Affairs Officer• Immigration Resettlement Counselor• Policy Analyst• Employment Services Worker• Market Research Analyst• Park Ranger• Economic Development Officer

PSYCHOLOGY

• Addictions Counselor• Residential Youth Counselor• Crisis Worker• Admissions Evaluation• Career Counselor• Family Service Worker• Drug Abuse & Prevention

Educator• Psychiatric Assistant• Industrial-Organizational

Psychologist (employee training and assessment and human resources)

• Market Research Analyst

POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

• City Management• Legislative Services• Political/Judicial Staff• Nonprofit Policy Analyst• Healthcare Administration• Campaign Operative• City Planner• International Agency Officer• Lobbyist• Legislator• Public Affairs Research• Analyst• Political Commentator• Corporate Public Affairs• Advisor• Foreign Service Officer• Mediator

LLSS ALUMNI

Stephanie Fowler (Psychology Major)

National Cancer Institute

Cancer Prevention and Control

Fellowship Program

Interdisciplinary Studies

Africana Studies

American Studies

Asian Studies

Disability Studies

European Studies

Global Studies

Urban Studies

Law and Social Thought

Women’s and Gender Studies

LLSS Alumni

Bill YossesFrench Major

White House Pastry Chef

This is the man President Obama calls “The Crust Master”

Careers in Interdisciplinary Studies

AFRICANA STUDIES

• Foreign Service Officer• Diversity Officer• Advertising Director• Political Strategist• Non-Profit Foundation

Manager• Museum Curator• Community Mobilization

Director• Travel & Tourism

Coordinator

AMERICAN STUDIES

• Policy Advisor/Analyst• International Affairs

Relations Specialist• Regional Planner• Director of Development• Museum Development

Coordinator• Hospital Administration

Development• Marketing Specialist

ASIAN STUDIES

• Affirmative Action Worker

• Foreign Service Officer• Legislative Analyst• Government Research

Analyst• Impact Assessment

Officer• Educational Admissions

Officer• Multiculturalism

Educator• Multinational Marketing

Specialist• Family Services Specialist• Foreign Publications

Editor

LLSS ALUMNI

Matt Szollosi (English Major)

OH State House Representative

Managing Partner of D’Angelo & Szollosi Co., L.P.A.

Careers in Interdisciplinary Studies

DISABILITY STUDIES

• Advocacy Support Worker

• Claims Consultant• Recreation Facilitator• Developmental

Educator• Disability Services

Policy Officer• Access Worker• Family Support

Coordinator• Respite Coordinator• Vocational Consultant

EUROPEAN STUDIES

• European Policy Analyst

• International Business Consultant

• Lobbyist• European Financial

Consultant• Campaign Manager for

International Organization

• Human Rights Policy Analyst

• Foreign Correspondent for Media Outlets

GLOBAL STUDIES

• International Marketing

• Multinational Relief Organizations

• International Airlines/Tourism

• Human Relations Specialist in Multinational Corporations

• Product Manager for International Business

• Contract Representative for An International Firm

LLSS StudentsLLSS Stud

Danielle StamperFanell WilliamsMonica Klonowski

These three students were accepted into the New Leadership Ohio program, designed to educate and empower college women to take on public leadership roles.

Careers in Interdisciplinary Studies

URBAN STUDIES

• Urban/Regional Planner• City Manager• Historic Preservation

Specialist• Economic Development

Administrator• Transportation Planner• Urban Renewal

Administrator• Zoning Administrator• Code Enforcement

Planner

LAW & SOCIAL THOUGHT

• Community Organizer• Non-profit Agency

Worker• Law School• Public Policy Researcher• Economic Analyst• Paralegal Support

Specialist

WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES

• Director of Healthcare Services

• Non-profit Agency Program Director

• Women’s Center Administrator

• Community Educator• Counselor for Domestic

Violence Shelter• Crisis Advocate• Arts Fundraiser• Business System Analyst• Public Information

Coordinator• Non-government Agency

Worker

LLSS ALUMNI

Paula Braun(Women and Gender Studies Major)

Analytics SpecialistAAUW Selected

Professions FellowNorth Carolina State

University

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Beyond the ClassroomField Experience, Undergraduate Research, and Internships• Internships

• Local, Regional, National and International

• Study abroad

• National Conference on Undergraduate Research

• Undergraduate Summer Research and Creative Activity Program in the Office of Undergraduate Research

• Undergraduate Brown Bag Research Lunches sponsored by the UT Honors College

LLSS EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Yujin LeeGeography and Planning major

Internship with the National Geographic Society Washington, D. C.

CLASSROOMS & FACILITIES

UNIVERSITY HALL

SNYDER MEMORIALMEMORIAL FIELD HOUSE

LLSS FACULTY

Nationally and InternationallyRecognized Faculty Work with Students

in Teaching, Discovery, and Outreach

Dr. Samir Abu Absi Professor

Department of English Language and Literature

LLSS FACULTY

Nationally and InternationallyRecognized Faculty Work with Students

in Teaching, Discovery, and Outreach

Dr. Rubin Patterson Associate Professor and Chair

Department of Anthropology and Sociology

LLSS FACULTY

Nationally and InternationallyRecognized Faculty Work with Students

in Teaching, Discovery, and Outreach

Dr. James FerrisDistinguished Professor and Director

Disability Studies Program

LLSS FACULTY

Nationally and InternationallyRecognized Faculty Work with Students

in Teaching, Discovery, and Outreach

Dr. Jetsabe CaceresAssistant Professor

Department of Political Science & Public Administration

LLSS FACULTY

Nationally and InternationallyRecognized Faculty Work with Students

in Teaching, Discovery, and Outreach

Dr. Sujata ShettyAssociate Professor

Department of Geography and Planning

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