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Democracy & Justice Studies Degree Path Careers

Democracy and Justice Studies Careers

Do Justice to Your Career

Discover your passion.

As a college student, the dreaded question at every family event is, “What are you going to do with that?” This happens no matter what your major is. But don’t worry – as a democracy and justice studies major, you can make change in your community and make a living for yourself.

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Careers in Democracy & Justice Studies

With a degree in democracy and justice studies, you can work in law and criminal justice, politics and government, non-profit and advocacy work, and community organizing, among others. Some of our recent graduates have gotten jobs such as:

  • Attorney
  • Police Officer
  • Community and Labor Organizer
  • Victim Advocate
  • District Outreach Representative
  • Bilingual Reproductive Health Assistant
  • Campaign Manager
  • Rapid Rehousing Program Advocate

Where You'll Work

If you're interested in studying democracy and justice studies but have no idea where it'll take you after graduation, we are here to help! Graduates work in a variety of fields like:

  • Business
  • Community Organizing
  • Domestic and International Development
  • Education
  • Immigration Law and Advocacy Work
  • Journalism
  • Law and Criminal Justice
  • Library and Informational Sciences
  • Museum and Cultural Administration
  • Philanthropy
  • Non-profit and Advocacy Work
  • Politics and Government
  • Public and Social Service Professions
  • Religion and Theology
Jordyn Gaurkee

Meet a Phoenix

“...two months into my first year of college I was sexually assaulted by another cadet in the [ROTC] program. Since then my life has been on a different path, but for the better. It hasn’t been easy, but I am doing what I can to help those who have been through similar situations. ...In the future, I hope to continue my advocacy for those who have been through similar situations by becoming a lawyer. ”

Jordyn Gaurkee ’20
Democracy and Justice Studies

Read Her Story
Jon Shelton

Questions?

If you need help figuring out the professional world for the first time, we can help you create a résumé, write a cover letter, look for internships and more.

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