Join our African American studies graduates in success
100% of African American Studies majors landed a job, enrolled in graduate school, or secured another chosen opportunity within six months of graduation.
Contact Information
Deja McClellan
Law and Public Service Career Pathway Leader
dmcclellan@lakeforest.edu
847-735-6233
One Major, Multiple Paths
A degree in African American Studies can open up a variety of opportunities. Here's a sample of job titles our newest graduates have held in the last five years:
- Accessibility Services Specialist
- DEIB Fellow
- Document Checking Representative
- Equity, Diversity, and Intercultural Intern
- Internship Coordinator
- Patient Access Specialist
- Program Associate
- Sales Operations Representative
- Training and Prevention Specialist
- Video Coordinator
Where our graduates land
Our students have completed an internship or landed a job with high-profile organizations in and beyond Chicago.
Our most recent graduates have interned at or joined the ranks of these companies in the last five years:
- BlueGrace Logistics
- Chicago Public Schools
- College of Lake County
- DuSable Heritage Association
- History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
- McMaster-Carr
- North Chicago Community Partners
- Northwestern Medicine
- USA Basketball
Advancing their studies
African American Studies graduates have also furthered their studies through graduate programs across the country. We set our students up for success so they can enroll in diverse programs such as this sample of degrees pursued by recent graduates:
- Juris Doctor (Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Iowa,)
- Master of Arts Program in the Humanities (University of Chicago)
- Master of Social Work (University of Chicago)
- PhD in African American History (Rutgers University)
A Lake Forest College education is built for the future. All students are equipped with the most sought-after professional skills: writing, speaking, critical thinking, and an understanding of human society and cultures. Our interdisciplinary curriculum sets our graduates apart as competitive and uniquely qualified candidates who are eager to take on the challenges presented in today's professional world. Learn more about how our students turn their passions into a career on our Success Stories and Outcomes page.
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Lake Forest College prepared me to be confident in approaching new projects independently and taught me skills for finding solutions and thinking outside the box, which has helped me to succeed in my professional experiences.
Gwen Baker '22, Public Relations Coordinator at the Shedd Aquarium
Gwen's journey isn't the only way to make it at Lake Forest College. Our career pathways offer a multitude of different ways to take advantage of the education here as well as the opportunities after graduation.
Our African American studies graduates...
Reinterpret
the variety of black experiences in the US
Apply key theories of communication
to multiple professional contexts
Identify and respond to problems
with logical analysis and mindfulness of context
Actively challenge existing systems,
structures, and policies of racism and inequality
Networking and Career Preparation
Our students have opportunities to engage with professionals working in various fields of interest and build meaningful connections before graduation.
Lake Forest College students don't only get a fantastic education, but also hone applicable skills that employers are seeking in candidates.
Our career counselors ensure that our students are well prepared for whatever path they choose.
At Lake Forest College, you will have the opportunity to connect with professionals from a multitude of fields.
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Arrange a campus visit to see what Lake Forest has to offer in person. You'll be able to talk with professors, students, and get a taste for what Lake Forest has to offer your career.
Contact the Gorter Family Career Center
Pathway Leader
Deja McClellan
Law and Public Service Career Pathway Leader
dmcclellan@lakeforest.edu
847-735-6233
General Contact
Gorter Family Career Advancement Center
256 Brown Hall, Middle Campus
847-735-5235
careers@lakeforest.edu
