Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play an increasing role in the health of communities worldwide. Aid, relief and development agencies look for skilled workers who also display cultural understanding, adaptability, commitment, language skills and international experience. Positions are available at NGOs in the areas of fundraising, engineering, health care, communications, economic development and management.
W&J’s nationally recognized study-abroad programs will allow you to explore opportunities for development work in third-world countries. Domestic organizations like VISTA and Teach for America also welcome W&J graduates.
To work in an NGO, you can major in practically any area of interest and supplement your major course work with some of the following to ensure marketability in the not-for-profit arena:
ACC 361 | Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting |
BIO 314 | Immunology |
BUS 301 | Organizational Behavior and Management Principles |
ECN 405 | Economic Development |
ENG 201 | Environmental Issues in the Developed and Developing World |
CIS 275 | Web Design and Development |
POL 120 | World Politics |
POL 331 | Politics of Developing Countries |
POL 220 | U.S. Foreign Policy |
PSY 225 | Social Psychology |
SOC 261 | World Societies |
ANT 263 | The Developing World |
| Any modern language through the 200 level |

