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Choosing a Major

Choosing a Major


Choosing a major often requires patience, experience and lots of good information.  When you find jobs that match your interests, learn about the training requirements and skills that match your favorite jobs.  This process may help you in deciding which major will give you the ideal training program for your future.


What Can I Do With A Major In...:

Visit this site to learn more about selected academic majors.

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The Occupational Outlook Handbook:

From the US Bureau of Labor Statistics-an annual survey of US jobs prospects and descriptions of many careers.

Industry Employment Projections:

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Information About Majors


Careers in Hospitality   (top)


Travel Agents
Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
Chefs, Cooks and Kitchen Workers
Restaurant and Food Service Managers
Food/Beverage Service Workers
Hotel/Motel Desk Clerks
Hotel/Motel Managers and Assistants


Careers in Veterinary Science:   (top)


Veterinary Assistant
American Veterinary Medical Association- Vet Tech
Veterinary Technician
More Veterinary Science Information
Veterinary Technician Links
American Veterinary Medical Association


Careers in Nursing   (top)


Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Nursing or Psychiatric Aide
Nursing Information Site
Wholenurse.com
Nursehealer.com


Other Careers in Health and Medicine   (top)


General Information
Medical Careers
Kaplan Career Information
Physician
Physician Assistant
Recreational Therapist
Medical Assistant
Chiropractor
Dentist
Optometrist
Podiatrist


Careers in Construction   (top)


Carpentry
Woodworking
Drywall and Lathers
Insulation
Plumbing and Pipefitting
Bricklayers and Stonemasons
Welding and Cutting


Careers in Mechanics   (top)


Automotive
Small Engine
Diesel
General Maintenance
Farm Equipment


Careers in Electronics   (top)


Electricians
Electronic Equipment Repair
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Computer/Office Machine Repair


Careers in Psychology   (top)


General Information


Careers in Social Work and Human Services   (top)


Social Worker
Social and Human Service Assistants
More on Social Workers
Social Service


Careers in the Environment   (top)


Outdoor Environmental Careers Information
www.ecojobs.com
Forestry and Conservation
Forestry and Logging


Careers in Recreation   (top)


Recreation Worker
Recreational Therapist


Careers in Math and Science   (top)


Math and Science
Science Technicians
Mathematicians
Statisticians
Geologists
More on Geologists
Meteorologists
Chemical Engineers


Careers in Business and Accounting   (top)


Marketing and Sales
Retail Sales Managers and Supervisors
General Managers and Top Executives
Accounting
Accountants and Auditors
More Information about Accounting
More on Accounting
More Business Information

Careers in Computers   (top)


Programmers
Scientists, Engineers, Systems Analysts
Operators


Careers as an Office Assistant   (top)


Typists, Word Processors, Data Entry
Secretaries
Office Clerks
Receptionists


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Last Updated On: 9/22/06