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WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN?

ACCOUNTING

Accounting programs are designed to prepare people for a variety of occupations, ranging from bookkeepers and accounting clerks to professional accountants with specialized skills. The study of accounting helps students learn the various ways of maintaining accurate, up-to-date financial and business records. This includes a focus on methods of compilation, verification supervision, revision, examination, efficiency recording, designing, and reporting of such practices for both individuals and businesses. To obtain additional information the Golden West College Career Center has resources to help you research careers. The following is a partial list of occupations available to Accounting Majors:

Accountant — B
Actuary — B
Auditor — B
Bank officer — AA/B
Bookkeeper — V/AA
Budget Accountant — B
Computer Systems Analyst — B
Controller — B/M
Cost Accountant — B
Credit Manager — A/B
Economist — B
Educator — B/D
Financial Analyst — B
Financial Planner — B
Insurance Agent — V/C
Internal Auditor — B
Internal Revenue Agent — B
International Accountant — B
Investment Banker — AA/B
Management Accountant — B
Management Consultant — B/M
Market Research Analyst — B
Programmer — B
Public Accountant — B
Purchasing Agent — B
Tax Preparer — V/B
Tax Accountant — B
Underwriter — B
Treasurer — B
Data Entry Specialist — C/V
Accounting Clerk — C/V

KEY
AA = Associate degree; B = Bachelors degree; C = Certificate (normally awarded following Completion of 1yr. or less of training and/ or formal college education); M = Masters degree (usually one or two years of study after the bachelors); D = Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph. D. and Ed. D, which usually take from three to five years after the bachelors degree.); V= Indicates requirements vary greatly and/or vocational training is generally required; may include a combination of academic and work experience.

SOME SUGGESTED CAREER LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• EUREKA (Computer Program)
• Vocational Biographies
• Occupational Guidance
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Please ask for assistance for additional resources available on this topic.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/accounting.htm

www.careers-in-accounting.com

http://www.umt.edu/career/majors/accounting.htm

http://www.uc.edu/career/Students/accounting.htm

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN?

ANTHROPOLOGY

Anthropology is the study of origin and development of humanity. Anthropology programs are designed to broaden our understanding of human beings in different times, cultures, and societies. Some anthropologists study the social and cultural behavior of people. They investigate communities throughout the world, focusing on their arts, religions, and economic and social institutions. A graduate degree is usually needed to do research or college teaching in this field, but some graduates with bachelors degrees find their skills useful in business, such as in marketing research. Others may specialize in human physical characteristics and may study human remains to understand history or evolution, or to provide evidence in criminal investigations. A graduate degree is usually required for this specialization. To obtain additional information the Golden West College Career Center has resources to help you research careers. The following is a partial list of occupations available to Anthropology Majors:

Anthropologist — D
Archeologist — M/D
Archivist — M/D
Art Conservator — B
Bibliographer — M
Cultural Anthropologist — D
Curator — M/D
Educator — M/D
Ethnologist — M/D
Genealogist — B/D
Geographer — B/D
Historian — M/D
Linguistic Anthropologist — D
Museum Worker — V
Paleontologist — B/D
Research Associate — B
Social Worker — B/M
Sociologist — D
Technical Writer — B

KEY
AA = Associate degree; B = Bachelors degree; C = Certificate (normally awarded following Completion of 1yr. or less of training and/ or formal college education); M = Masters degree (usually one or two years of study after the bachelors); D = Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph. D. and Ed. D, which usually take from three to five years after the bachelors degree.); V= Indicates requirements vary greatly and/or vocational training is generally required; may include a combination of academic and work experience.

SOME SUGGESTED CAREER LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• EUREKA (Computer Program)
• Vocational Biographies
• Occupational Guidance
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Please ask for assistance for additional resources available on this topic.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/anthropology.htm

http://www.utexas.edu/student/careercenter/careers/anthro.pdf

http://anthap.oakland.edu/napafaq.htm

http://www.uc.edu/career/Students/anthropology.htm

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN?

ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

Architectural study includes design, construction, and development of both physical structures and elements of the natural environment. The field of architecture involves many responsibilities, including planning layout, drawing, research, design, making modifications, selecting materials and equipment, estimating time requirements and costs, determining specifications, supervision and inspection, and writing reports. Landscape architecture is a broad environmental program area focusing on the wise use of land. Study includes land use planning activities, the analysis of environmental impact, and the detailed development of land and sites of all sizes and uses. Programs in urban design focus on structures and other physical elements which make up a city and promote social, psychological, and economic well-being. To obtain additional information the Golden West College Career Center has resources to help you research careers. The following is a partial list of occupations available to Architecture and Environmental Design Majors:

Aeronautical Drafters — AA
Architect — B/M
Architectural Drafter — AA
Architectural Technician — AA/C
Building Contractor — V
Cartographer — B
Civil Engineer — B
Civil Engineering Technician — V/AA
Commercial Artist — AA/B
Computer Graphics Technician — AA/C
Contractor Administrator — B
Design/Building Specialist V
Drafter — AA/C Educator — M/D
Graphic Designer — AA/C Illustrator — V
Industrial Designer — B
Interior Design — V/AA
Landscape Architect — V/B
Model Maker — V
Structural Engineer — B
Surveyor — B
Technical Illustrator — AA/V
Technical Photographer — AA/B
Technical Writer — B
Urban Planner — B/M

KEY
AA = Associate degree; B = Bachelors degree; C = Certificate (normally awarded following Completion of 1yr. or less of training and/ or formal college education); M = Masters degree (usually one or two years of study after the bachelors); D = Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph. D. and Ed. D, which usually take from three to five years after the bachelors degree.); V= Indicates requirements vary greatly and/or vocational training is generally required; may include a combination of academic and work experience.

SOME SUGGESTED CAREER LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• EUREKA (Computer Program)
• Vocational Biographies
• Occupational Guidance
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Please ask for assistance for additional resources available on this topic.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

http://careers.tufts.edu/Student/Majors/default.html
http://career.utk.edu/students/majors/links/architecture.htm

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN?

ART

Art is the study of visual forms as a means of expression. It involves fine art and commercial art. Fine art study includes painting and drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and crafts. Commercial art revolves around advertisement and includes design, illustration, film, videography, and TV, and the making of murals, cards, and posters. Art history, art education, advertising, art therapy, journalism, and public relations are other key areas of concentration. To obtain additional information the Golden West College Career Center has resources to help you research careers. The following is a partial list of occupations available to Art Majors:

Antique Dealer — V
Architect — B
Archivist — B
Art Appraiser — B
Art Director — B
Art Therapist — B/M
Cartoonist — V/AA
Cinematographer — V/C/B
Computer Animator — V/C
Copywriter — V/B
Curator — M/D
Designer — V/B
Educator — B/M/D
Fashion Illustrator — AA/B
Film Editor — V/B
Film Producer — B
Florist — V
Freelance Artist — AA/C
Graphic Designer — C/AA/B
Industrial Designer — B
Interior Decorator — V/AA
Jeweler — AA/V
Medical/Scientific Illustrator — V
Model Maker — V
Motion Picture Photographer — V
Painter — V
Photojournalist — AA/B
Sculptor — V
Sign Painter — V
TV Director — V/B

KEY
AA = Associate degree; B = Bachelors degree; C = Certificate (normally awarded following Completion of 1yr. or less of training and/ or formal college education); M = Masters degree (usually one or two years of study after the bachelors); D = Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph. D. and Ed. D, which usually take from three to five years after the bachelors degree.); V= Indicates requirements vary greatly and/or vocational training is generally required; may include a combination of academic and work experience.

SOME SUGGESTED CAREER LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• EUREKA (Computer Program)
• Vocational Biographies
• Occupational Guidance
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Please ask for assistance for additional resources available on this topic.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

http://careers.tufts.edu/Student/Majors/default.html

http://www.utexas.edu/student/careercenter/careers/art.pdf

http://careerweb.westga.edu/PDFfiles/Art.pdf

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN?

AUTO BODY REPAIR

Auto body repair programs intend to prepare people to repair automotive collision damage. Training may be found in one-year certificate and two-year associate degree programs at community colleges or in certificate programs offered by vocational schools. Some students learn these skills on-the-job training or four-year apprenticeship programs. Apprenticeship programs include on-the-job training and related classroom instruction and are usually union sponsored. To obtain additional information the Golden West College Career Center has resources to help you research careers. The following is a partial list of occupations available to Auto Body Repair Majors:

Automobile Mechanics
Muffler Installer
Boat Repairers
Ornamental Ironworkers
Auto Collision Repairers
Reinforcing Metal Workers
Metal Fabricators
Roll Operators
Assemblers Safe & Vault Service Mechanics
Elevator Constructor
Sheet Metal Workers
Fitters
Shop Estimators
Hand Formers
Steeplejacks
Hood Makers
Streetcar Repairers
Layout Workers
Truck Body Builders
Metal Fabricators
Welders
Millwrights
Motorcycle Frame Repairer

SOME SUGGESTED CAREER LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• EUREKA (Computer Program)
• Vocational Biographies
• Occupational Guidance
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Please ask for assistance for additional resources available on this topic.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

www.bls.gov/oco

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN?

BIOLOGY

Biology is the study of life, from the simplest forms of plants and animals (including onecelled animals and algae) to the highly complex structure of the human being. It includes the study of how organisms are structured as well as how they function and relate to each other. With an Associates or Bachelors degree in biology, one may work as a technician or entry-level researcher in a medical, pharmaceutical, or governmental regulatory setting, or as a sales representative in a technical field such as pharmaceuticals. Teaching biology in high school or middle school almost always requires additional coursework (perhaps a teaching credential) in teaching theory and methods, plus supervised classroom experience. A large number of biology majors go on to pursue graduate or professional degrees and thus prepare for careers as researchers, college teachers, physicians, dentists, and veterinarians. To obtain additional information the Golden West College Career Center has resources to help you research careers. The following is a partial list of occupations available to Biology Majors:

Biochemist — B/D
Biologist — B/D
Botanist — B
Dietician — AA/C/B
Ecologist — B/D
Educator — B/M/D
Florist — V/C
Food Scientist — B
Forester — B
Funeral Director — V/AA
Geneticist — B/D
Horticulturist — B/D
Medical Illustrator — V
Medical Lab Technician — AA/C
Medical Librarian — M/D
Microbiologist — B/D
Mycologist — D
Nutritionist — B
Occupational Therapist — B
Paramedic — AA
Parasitologist — D
Physical Therapist — B/M
Physician — D
Research Assistant — B/M
Public Health Director — B
Taxonomist — B
Respiratory Therapist — AA/C
Zoologist — B/D
Veterinarian — D

KEY
AA = Associate degree; B = Bachelors degree; C = Certificate (normally awarded following Completion of 1yr. or less of training and/ or formal college education); M = Masters degree (usually one or two years of study after the bachelors); D = Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph. D. and Ed. D, which usually take from three to five years after the bachelors degree.); V= Indicates requirements vary greatly and/or vocational training is generally required; may include a combination of academic and work experience.

SOME SUGGESTED CAREER LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• EUREKA (Computer Program)
• Vocational Biographies
• Occupational Guidance
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Please ask for assistance for additional resources available on this topic.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

http://www.umt.edu/career/majors/biology.htm

http://www.csbsju.edu/career/majors/biology.html

http://careers.tufts.edu/Student/Majors/information/biological.pdf

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN?

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

Business Management and Administration programs intend to prepare people to plan, organize, and control the activities of people and other resources to achieve the objective of an organization. Study in this major exposes students to methods of operation, coordination, sales and marketing, finance and budget, personnel, property and equipment management/maintenance, and security. To obtain additional information the Golden West College Career Center has resources to help you research careers. The following is a partial list of occupations available to Business Administration and Management Majors:

AccountantB
Advertising Executive–B
Airport ManagerB
Chamber of Commerce PresidentB
Chief Executive OfficerB
City ManagerB
College DeanM/D
ControllerB/M
ConsultantB/D
Convention ManagerB
Database ManagerB
Department Store ManagerB
Director of Career PlacementB/M
Director of Food ServicesB
Hotel/Motel ManagerV/B
Human Resources ManagerB
Production SuperintendentB
Public Relations SpecialistB
Recreation DirectorB
Restaurant ManagerV/AA
Sales ManagerV
School AdministratorM/D
TV DirectorV
Traffic Manager–V
Warehouse ManagerV/AA
WholesalerB

KEY
AA = Associate degree; B = Bachelors degree; C = Certificate (normally awarded following Completion of 1yr. or less of training and/ or formal college education); M = Masters degree (usually one or two years of study after the bachelors); D = Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph. D. and Ed. D, which usually take from three to five years after the bachelors degree.); V= Indicates requirements vary greatly and/or vocational training is generally required; may include a combination of academic and work experience.

SOME SUGGESTED CAREER LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• EUREKA (Computer Program)
• Vocational Biographies
• Occupational Guidance
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Please ask for assistance for additional resources available on this topic.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

http://careers.tufts.edu/student/majors/default.html

http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/

http://www.uc.edu/career/Students/business.htm

http://www.utexas.edu/student/careercenter/careers/business.pdf

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN?

CHEMISTRY

Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter, its structure, and the changes it undergoes when converted form to another. Chemistry is used to produce food, clothing, furniture, drugs, plastics, glass, paper, and electronic devices. Knowledge of chemistry is crucial to environmental protection efforts as well as to humanitys health and safety. To obtain additional information the Golden West College Career Center has resources to help you research careers. The following is a partial list of occupations available to Chemistry Majors:

AgronomistB
Anesthesiologist–B
BiochemistB
Ceramic Engineer–B
Chemical EngineerB
ChemistB/D
Consumer Protection SpecialistB
Dietician–B EducatorB/D
Food & Drug Analyst–B
Food ScientistB
Geneticist–D
GeologistB
Industrial Health Engineer–B
InternistD
Laboratory Analyst–B
MetallurgistB
Nuclear ScientistB/D
NutritionistB
Patent ExaminerB/D
PharmacistB
Pharmacologist–D
Pharmacologist Sales RepresentativeB
Science Technician–AA
PhysicistB/D
ToxicologistB/D
Technical WriterB
Wood ScientistD

KEY
AA = Associate degree; B = Bachelors degree; C = Certificate (normally awarded following Completion of 1yr. or less of training and/ or formal college education); M = Masters degree (usually one or two years of study after the bachelors); D = Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph. D. and Ed. D, which usually take from three to five years after the bachelors degree.); V= Indicates requirements vary greatly and/or vocational training is generally required; may include a combination of academic and work experience.

SOME SUGGESTED CAREER LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• EUREKA (Computer Program)
• Vocational Biographies
• Occupational Guidance
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Please ask for assistance for additional resources available on this topic.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

http://careers.tufts.edu/student/majors/default.html

http://www.uc.edu/career/Students/chemistry.htm

http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/chemistry.htm

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN?

COMMUNICATIONS

Communications is the branch of language arts which focuses on the comprehensive expression of sound and visual, oral, and written symbols. Study in communications is geared toward understanding the many ways human beings develop, collect, disseminate, and transfer information through symbols, particularly via the mass media. Major areas of specialization include journalism, telecommunications, film, TV, radio, and advertising. To obtain additional information the Golden West College Career Center has resources to help you research careers. The following is a partial list of occupations available to Communications Majors:

Account ExecutiveB
Actor/ActressV/B
Advertising WorkerB
AnnouncerAA/B
ArbitratorB
AuctioneerV
Broadcast TechnicianAA
ColumnistB
CommentatorB
CopyeditorB
CopywriterB
Disc Jockey–V
EditorB
EducatorB/M/D
Foreign CorrespondentB
Journalist–B
LecturerB
Lobbyist–B
Media SpecialistV/B
Music Director–B
News PhotographerAA/B
Online Content DeveloperB
Producer (Film, TV)V/B
ProofreaderV
Public Relations SpecialistB
Publisher–B
ReporterB
Research Library TechnicianAA
Speech WriterB
Technical WriterB
TV DirectorB
Video EngineerV/B

KEY
AA = Associate degree; B = Bachelors degree; C = Certificate (normally awarded following Completion of 1yr. or less of training and/ or formal college education); M = Masters degree (usually one or two years of study after the bachelors); D = Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph. D. and Ed. D, which usually take from three to five years after the bachelors degree.); V= Indicates requirements vary greatly and/or vocational training is generally required; may include a combination of academic and work experience.

SOME SUGGESTED CAREER LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• EUREKA (Computer Program)
• Vocational Biographies
• Occupational Guidance
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Please ask for assistance for additional resources available on this topic.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

http://www.uc.edu/career/Students/communications.htm

http://www.utexas.edu/student/careercenter/careers/comm.pdf

http://www.vanguard.edu/careercenter/Communications.pdf

http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/communication.htm

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN?

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computer Science is the study of ways to use computer equipment to analyze and transform information. Students learn to direct computer operations by writing detailed instructions in computer languages to solve a variety of problems. Programs in Computer Science intend to prepare people for careers such as programmers, computer scientists, systems analysts, and data processing managers. To obtain additional information the Golden West College Career Center has resources to help you research careers. The following is a partial list of occupations available to Computer Science Majors:

Chief Information OfficerB
Computer-Aided DesignerAA/C
Computer AnimatorAA
Computer Applications EngineerB
Computer OperatorAA/B
Computer ProgrammerV/B
Computer Science EngineerM/D
Computer Security SpecialistB
Computer Service TechnicianAA
Database AnalystB
Database ManagerB
Data-Entry Equipment OperatorAA
Data Processing Department ManagerB
Electronic Data Processing AuditorB
EducatorB/D
Hardware Service PersonAA/B
Hardware SalespersonAA/B
Robotics TechnicianV/AA
Operations ManagerAA/B
Software Package DeveloperB
Software Package MarketerB
Software SalespersonAA/B
StatisticianB
Systems Analyst–B
Systems ConsultantB
Systems ManagerB
Technical Support TechnicianV
Technical WriterB
WebmasterV/B
Word ProcessorV/AA

KEY
AA = Associate degree; B = Bachelors degree; C = Certificate (normally awarded following Completion of 1yr. or less of training and/ or formal college education); M = Masters degree (usually one or two years of study after the bachelors); D = Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph. D. and Ed. D, which usually take from three to five years after the bachelors degree.); V= Indicates requirements vary greatly and/or vocational training is generally required; may include a combination of academic and work experience.

SOME SUGGESTED CAREER LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• EUREKA (Computer Program)
• Vocational Biographies
• Occupational Guidance
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Please ask for assistance for additional resources available on this topic.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/computer.htm

http://www.uc.edu/career/Students/computerscience.htm

http://careers.tufts.edu/student/majors/default.html

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN?

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Programs in Criminal Justice are designed to prepare students for careers in federal, state, local law enforcement agencies, correctional agencies and institutions, and private security agencies. Students study the roles and activities of people with regard to maintaining law and order, providing services, protecting life and property, and conducting administration, planning, and research. To obtain additional information the Golden West College Career Center has resources to help you research careers. The following is a partial list of occupations available to Criminal Justice majors:

Building InspectorsAA/C
Parole and Probation Officer-B
Chemists B/M
PoliticianB/M
CIA AgentB
Prison Tower GuardV/AA
Correctional OfficerAA
Private InvestigatorsV/B
CounselorB/M
Public AdministratorB
CriminologistM/D
SheriffV
Customs InspectorAA/B
Social WorkerB/M
DetectiveAA/B
Social Worker AssistantAA
FBI AgentB
SociologistD
Highway Patrol OfficerV/AA
Immigration GuardV/AA
Law Enforcement OfficerAA/C
Legal AssistantAA/C

KEY
AA = Associate degree; B = Bachelors degree; C = Certificate (normally awarded following Completion of 1yr. or less of training and/ or formal college education); M = Masters degree (usually one or two years of study after the bachelors); D = Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph. D. and Ed. D, which usually take from three to five years after the bachelors degree.); V= Indicates requirements vary greatly and/or vocational training is generally required; may include a combination of academic and work experience.

SOME SUGGESTED CAREER LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• EUREKA (Computer Program)
• Vocational Biographies
• Occupational Guidance
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Please ask for assistance for additional resources available on this topic.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

http://www.uc.edu/career/Students/criminaljustice.htm

http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/criminal.htm

http://www.cwpost.liunet.edu/cwis/cwp/pep/majors/links/law.htm

http://careerweb.westga.edu/PDFfiles/Criminal.pdf

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN?

DENTISTRY

Dentistry programs are designed to train students to diagnose, to help prevent, and to treat disorders of the teeth, gums, and jaws. To obtain additional information the Golden West College Career Center has resources to help you research careers. The following is a partial list of occupations available to Dentistry majors:

Community Health EducatorB
Dental AssistantV/C
Dental Health EducatorB
Dental HygieneV/C
Dental Lab TechnicianV/C
Dental ResearcherD
DentistD
Oral Health ConsultantB
OrthodontistD

KEY
AA = Associate degree; B = Bachelors degree; C = Certificate (normally awarded following Completion of 1yr. or less of training and/ or formal college education); M = Masters degree (usually one or two years of study after the bachelors); D = Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph. D. and Ed. D, which usually take from three to five years after the bachelors degree.); V= Indicates requirements vary greatly and/or vocational training is generally required; may include a combination of academic and work experience.

SOME SUGGESTED CAREER LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• EUREKA (Computer Program)
• Vocational Biographies
• Occupational Guidance
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Please ask for assistance for additional resources available on this topic.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

http://www.allcolleges.org/dental-careers.html

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN?

DIESEL MECHANIC- AUTOMOTIVE SUPERVISION

Gas and Diesel Mechanic training programs intend to prepare students to maintain, repair, and service gasoline or diesel engine systems. Gasoline engine mechanic programs may cover engine, fuel, electrical, cooling, brake, drive train, and suspension systems. Diesel mechanic students diagnose problems; they repair and adjust fuel-injection systems, air and water pumps, generators, governors, power units, controls, and transmissions. This work is done on vehicles such as buses, ships, trucks, railroad locomotives, construction equipment, and stationary diesel engines, such as in electrical generators. To obtain additional information the Golden West College Career Center has resources to help you research careers. The following is a partial list of occupations available to Diesal Science Majors:

Aircraft MechanicsV/C
Auto Muffler InstallersV
Automobile MechanicsV/C
Farm Equipment MechanicsV
Forklift OperatorsV
Military Enlisted PersonnelV
Rotary DrillersV
Service Station AttendantsV
Small Engine RepairerV
Truck & Heavy Equipment MechanicsV/C

KEY
AA = Associate degree; B = Bachelors degree; C = Certificate (normally awarded following Completion of 1yr. or less of training and/ or formal college education); M = Masters degree (usually one or two years of study after the bachelors); D = Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph. D. and Ed. D, which usually take from three to five years after the bachelors degree.); V= Indicates requirements vary greatly and/or vocational training is generally required; may include a combination of academic and work experience.

SOME SUGGESTED CAREER LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• EUREKA (Computer Program)
• Vocational Biographies
• Occupational Guidance
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Please ask for assistance for additional resources available on this topic.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN?

DIETETICS

Dietetics is the study of human nutrition and its application in providing for the dietary needs of people. Dietetics programs are designed to prepare individuals for occupations as professional dieticians, dietetic technicians, and dietetic assistants. To obtain additional information the Golden West College Career Center has resources to help you research careers. The following is a partial list of occupations available to Computer Science Majors:

ChefV
CookV
DietitiansB
Food Service SupervisorAA/B
Food TechnologistB/M
Home Economist TeacherB
Home EconomistB/D
NutritionistB
Quality Assurance ChemistB
University and College TeachersM/D

KEY
AA = Associate degree; B = Bachelors degree; C = Certificate (normally awarded following Completion of 1yr. or less of training and/ or formal college education); M = Masters degree (usually one or two years of study after the bachelors); D = Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph. D. and Ed. D, which usually take from three to five years after the bachelors degree.); V= Indicates requirements vary greatly and/or vocational training is generally required; may include a combination of academic and work experience.

SOME SUGGESTED CAREER LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• EUREKA (Computer Program)
• Vocational Biographies
• Occupational Guidance
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Please ask for assistance for additional resources available on this topic.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

http://web.jmu.edu/career/web/Careerguide6/Dietet6.htm

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN?

ECONOMICS

There is never enough time, or money, or space to do everything. Consequently people must choose how to organize and use the labor, capital, and land that are available. Economics describes the ways that households, businesses, and even nations exchange goods and services in the vast, complex network we call economy. It is the study of the environment in which people make a livingearning, producing, buying from others, and saving for the future. To obtain additional information the Golden West College Career Center has resources to help you research careers. The following is a partial list of occupations available to Economic Majors:

Account ExecutiveB
ActuaryB
Appraiser/AssessorB
AuditorB
Bank OfficerAA/B
BuyerB
ControllerB
Cost AccountantB
Credit and Loan WorkerAA
EconomistB/D
EducatorB/M/D
Financial PlannerB
Foreign Service OfficerB
Home EconomistB
Insurance AgentV/B
Internal Revenue AgentB
Labor Relations SpecialistB
Manpower DirectorB
Market Research AnalystB
Real Estate AgentV/C
Sales ManagerB
Sales Representative–AA
Securities AnalystB
StatisticianB
StockbrokerB
Tax PreparerV
Technical WriterB
Trust AdministratorB

KEY
AA = Associate degree; B = Bachelors degree; C = Certificate (normally awarded following Completion of 1yr. or less of training and/ or formal college education); M = Masters degree (usually one or two years of study after the bachelors); D = Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph. D. and Ed. D, which usually take from three to five years after the bachelors degree.); V= Indicates requirements vary greatly and/or vocational training is generally required; may include a combination of academic and work experience.

SOME SUGGESTED CAREER LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• EUREKA (Computer Program)
• Vocational Biographies
• Occupational Guidance
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Please ask for assistance for additional resources available on this topic.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

http://www.uc.edu/career/Students/economics.htm

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN?

EDUCATION

Education is the study of how human beings teach, learn, and develop knowledge, values, skills, and character qualities. Study in this field in virtually unlimited and can include many different subjects. To obtain additional information the Golden West College Career Center has resources to help you research careers. The following is a partial list of occupations available to Education Majors:

Adult and Vocational Education TeacherV/C
Assistant PrincipalM
Adult Education TeacherB
College DeanD
Christian Education WorkerB/P
CounselorB/M
College ProfessorM/P
Director of Career PlacementM/D
Director of AdmissionsM
Director of Student AffairsB
Director of GuidanceM/D
Elementary School TeacherB
Education ConsultantM/D
4-H AgentB
Financial Aid DirectorM
Personnel DirectorB
LibrarianM
PrincipalB
Preschool TeacherB
School PsychologistM/D
RegistrarM
Secondary School TeacherB
School SuperintendentM/D
Special Education TeacherB/M
Social WorkerM
Teacher Aide–AA Teacher (ESL)B
Vocational Rehabilitation CounselorM
TutorB

KEY
AA = Associate degree; B = Bachelors degree; C = Certificate (normally awarded following Completion of 1yr. or less of training and/ or formal college education); M = Masters degree (usually one or two years of study after the bachelors); D = Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph. D. and Ed. D, which usually take from three to five years after the bachelors degree.); V= Indicates requirements vary greatly and/or vocational training is generally required; may include a combination of academic and work experience.

SOME SUGGESTED CAREER LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• EUREKA (Computer Program)
• Vocational Biographies
• Occupational Guidance
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Please ask for assistance for additional resources available on this topic.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

http://www.uc.edu/career/Students/edu.htm

http://careers.tufts.edu/student/majors/default.html

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN?

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY

Electrical and electronics technology is the application of scientific theories and principles in the design, production, installation, testing, service, use, and control of electrical and electronic parts, equipment, and systems. Specialties in this area are many and include instrumentation, construction electricity, robotics, broadcast communications, industrial electronics, radio/TV, radar, automated equipment, and digital technology. To obtain additional information the Golden West College Career Center has resources to help you research careers. The following is a partial list of occupations available to Electrical/Electronics Technology Majors:

Aircraft Electronics TechnicianAA/C
Audio and Sound SpecialistAA
Automated Equipment TechnicianAA
Broadcast TechnicianAA
Biomedical TechnicianAA
Electrical Engineering TechnicianAA
Electrical Appliance RepairerV
Electronic Equipment SalespersonV
Electrical TechnicianAA
Electronic Systems TesterAA
Electronics InstructorB
Marine Electronics SpecialistAA
Electronics TechnicianV/AA
Quality Control TechnicianAA
Industrial Electronics Maintenance Radio and Electrical InspectorB
WorkerAA Robotics TechnicianAA
Instrumentation TechnicianAA
TV TechnicianV/AA
Photo-optics TechnicianAA
Radar TechnicianAA
Radio RepairerV
Technical WriterB

KEY
AA = Associate degree; B = Bachelors degree; C = Certificate (normally awarded following Completion of 1yr. or less of training and/ or formal college education); M = Masters degree (usually one or two years of study after the bachelors); D = Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph. D. and Ed. D, which usually take from three to five years after the bachelors degree.); V= Indicates requirements vary greatly and/or vocational training is generally required; may include a combination of academic and work experience.

SOME SUGGESTED CAREER LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• EUREKA (Computer Program)
• Vocational Biographies
• Occupational Guidance
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Please ask for assistance for additional resources available on this topic.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

www.eta.sda.com

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN?

ENGINEERING

Engineering programs intend to train people to design and analyze products and processes using principles of mathematics and natural sciences. Schools may offer programs in general engineering, or in specialized engineering fields. Major specialties include civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering. Other specialties may include aeronautical, agricultural, biomedical, ceramic, chemical, computer electronic, environmental, metallurgical, nuclear, petroleum, industrial, and mining engineering. To obtain additional information the Golden West College Career Center has resources to help you research careers. The following is a partial list of occupations available to Engineering Majors:

Acoustical EngineerB
ElectricianV/C
Aeronautical EngineerB/D
Engineering TechnicianV/C
Aerospace EngineerB
Environmental EngineerB
Agricultural EngineerB/M
ErgonomistB
Air/Heat/Refrig. TechnicianV/C
Fire Protection EngineerB
Applications EngineerB
Field Service EngineerB
Architectural EngineerB
Health & Safety InspectorsAA/C
Automotive EngineerB
Human Factors EngineerB
BioengineerB
Illuminating EngineerB
Biomedical EngineerB
Industrial EngineerB
Broadcast TechnicianAA
Manufacturing EngineerB
Building ContractorsV/C
Mechanical EngineerB
Ceramics EngineerB
Nuclear EngineerB
Chemical EngineerB
Optical EngineerB
Civil EngineerB
Petroleum EngineerB
Computer Maintenance TechnicianAA/C
Radio EngineerB
Communications EngineerB
Robotics TechnicianV/AA
Consulting EngineerB/M
Traffic EngineerB
Construction InspectorV/C
Electrical & Electronics EngineersB

KEY
AA = Associate degree; B = Bachelors degree; C = Certificate (normally awarded following Completion of 1yr. or less of training and/ or formal college education); M = Masters degree (usually one or two years of study after the bachelors); D = Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph. D. and Ed. D, which usually take from three to five years after the bachelors degree.); V= Indicates requirements vary greatly and/or vocational training is generally required; may include a combination of academic and work experience.

SOME SUGGESTED CAREER LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• EUREKA (Computer Program)
• Vocational Biographies
• Occupational Guidance
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Please ask for assistance for additional resources available on this topic.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

http://www.usm.maine.edu/csce/MajorsHTML/ElecEng.html

http://www.career.arizona.edu/students/choosing/majors/links/engineering.asp

http://careers.tufts.edu/student/majors/default.html

http://www2.gasou.edu/sta/career/engineering.htm

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN?

FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT/SERVICE

Food and beverage management/service includes the study of techniques in hospitality, hotel and restaurant maintenance, facilities, food purchasing and cost, food preparation and service, and front office operation. To obtain additional information the Golden West College Career Center has resources to help you research careers. The following is a partial list of occupations available to Food and Beverage Management/Service Majors:

Assistant Restaurant ManagerAA/V
Cafeteria ManagerAA/V
Banquet ManagerAA/V
Dietitian–B ChefAA/V
Director of RecipeV
Dining Room AttendantV
Fast Food WorkerV
Executive HousekeeperB
Food Production ManagerV
Food and Beverage DirectorV
Home Economist-B
Food Service ManagerV/B
Hotel/Motel ManagerB
Host/HostessV
Merchandising SupervisorV
Maitre d HotelV
Purchasing AgentB
NutritionistB
Sanitation/MaintenanceAA
Restaurant ManagerAA/B
Storeroom SupervisorV
Steward/StewardessV

KEY
AA = Associate degree; B = Bachelors degree; C = Certificate (normally awarded following Completion of 1yr. or less of training and/ or formal college education); M = Masters degree (usually one or two years of study after the bachelors); D = Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph. D. and Ed. D, which usually take from three to five years after the bachelors degree.); V= Indicates requirements vary greatly and/or vocational training is generally required; may include a combination of academic and work experience.

SOME SUGGESTED CAREER LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• EUREKA (Computer Program)
• Vocational Biographies
• Occupational Guidance
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Please ask for assistance for additional resources available on this topic.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

http://www.utexas.edu/student/cec/careers/man.pdf

http://careers.wcu.edu/major/hospitalitymanagement.htm

http://www.umt.edu/career/majors/management.htm

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN?

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Foreign Language programs are designed to teach people to read, write and speak one or more foreign language, such as French, German, Spanish, Russian, or Japanese. Studies in a foreign language improve students ability to communicate, help them to develop cultural awareness and sensitivity, and expand their general knowledge. To obtain additional information the Golden West College Career Center has resources to help you research careers. The following is a partial list of occupations available to Foreign Language Majors:

Actor/ActressB/V
AnnouncerB
AnthropologistB/D
Bilingual EducatorB/M
Civil Service WorkerB
Copy EditorB
Customs InspectorAA
DiplomatB/M
FBI/CIA AgentB/D
Film Editor–AA
Flight AttendantAA
Foreign News CorrespondentB
Foreign Service OfficerB
HistorianB/D
Hotel Information ClerkV
Hotel ManagerAA/B
Import/Export ClerkV
Interpreter/TranslatorB
JournalistB
Linguist–M Maitre d (hotel)AA/V
MissionaryB
ProofreaderV
Speech PathologistB/M
Technical WriterB
TranslatorB
Travel AgentAA
VISTA/Peace Corps VolunteerB

KEY
AA = Associate degree; B = Bachelors degree; C = Certificate (normally awarded following Completion of 1yr. or less of training and/ or formal college education); M = Masters degree (usually one or two years of study after the bachelors); D = Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph. D. and Ed. D, which usually take from three to five years after the bachelors degree.); V= Indicates requirements vary greatly and/or vocational training is generally required; may include a combination of academic and work experience.

SOME SUGGESTED CAREER LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• EUREKA (Computer Program)
• Vocational Biographies
• Occupational Guidance
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Please ask for assistance for additional resources available on this topic.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

http://careers.tufts.edu/student/majors/default.html

http://www.uc.edu/career/Students/foreignlang.htm

http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/language.htm

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN?

GEOGRAPHY

Programs in Geography are designed to broaden our understanding of the physical & cultural landscapes of the world, and how they have affected each other. It is the study of place and space; it is the description of land, sea, and air, and the distribution of plant and animal including humans and their activities. To obtain additional information the Golden West College Career Center has resources to help you research careers. The following is a partial list of occupations available to Geography Majors:

AnthropologistD
CartographerB
Cartographic TechnicianAA
ClimatologistB
Computer MapperB
EcologistB
EducatorB/D
Environmental ScientistB
Environmental TechnicianAA
GeographerB/D
GeologistB
GeomorphologistB/D
GeophysicistB/D
HistorianB/D
International EconomistB
Landscape ArchitectB
Market Research AnalystB
MeteorologistB
OceanographerB
PetrologistB
Photogrammetric TechnicianAA
Research AssistantB/M
PhotographerB
Sociologist–D
SeismologistB
SurveyorAA/V
Soil ConservationistB
Urban PlannerM/D

KEY
AA = Associate degree; B = Bachelors degree; C = Certificate (normally awarded following Completion of 1yr. or less of training and/ or formal college education); M = Masters degree (usually one or two years of study after the bachelors); D = Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph. D. and Ed. D, which usually take from three to five years after the bachelors degree.); V= Indicates requirements vary greatly and/or vocational training is generally required; may include a combination of academic and work experience.

SOME SUGGESTED CAREER LIBRARY RESOURCES:

• EUREKA (Computer Program)
• Vocational Biographies
• Occupational Guidance
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Please ask for assistance for additional resources available on this topic.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

http://careers.tufts.edu/student/majors/default.html

http://www.uc.edu/career/Students/geography.htm

http://www.cas.muohio.edu/~advising/Majors/geographyurban.html