SPECIAL SECTION:
EDUCATION
presentation creation, strategic planning and social media management make up just a
few of the things you’ll learn as a communications major. Careers can include positions in
public relations, event/meeting planning, social media and human resources.
3. Human Resources
Every company needs employees to hire and train other employees. A
degree in human resources focuses on organization behavior, social
psychology, employment and labor laws, and “Business 101.” Data
integration is changing the field of human resources, so other technical
skills are being added to the curriculum. Graduating with a degree in HR can land you a
job working as a human resources manager, compensation/benefit analyst or labor
relations specialist, to name a few.
4. Business
This degree integrates the skills of leadership, problem solving, economics
and communications, making it a very marketable option for college
students. Classes include finance, accounting, marketing, statistics,
economics and human resources. This major is a great option for those who
know they want to get into the business world. Careers can range from marketing or
account management to financial analyst or sales manager.
5. Economics
If the quote “There’s no such thing as a free lunch” resonates, a major in
economics might be a good option. It is heavily focused on a
combination of critical thinking and math and lays the groundwork for
graduate studies in law, public policy, or international studies. Positions
include actuary, lawyer, financial analyst and international business consultant.
6. Construction Management
Buildings are constantly being constructed everywhere you look. A
construction management professional ensures that projects are completed
on time and on budget, and jobs can vary from commercial to residential
buildings. A major in this field requires studying engineering and
architecture, followed by hands-on construction experience.
7. Psychology
A psychology major can expect to focus on human behavior, learning,
emotion, mental disorders and personality. This degree can help graduates land
jobs as therapists, counselors, or even teachers or lawyers, with continued
education.
8. Nursing
Nurses are in high demand since it takes a special person to do what nurses
do. Nursing majors typically take science and liberal arts courses, then are
required to work directly at a hospital for clinical rotations. They can choose a
focus area in pediatrics, geriatrics, oncology, and others.
9. Engineering
This category encompasses a myriad of focus areas ranging from chemical
and biomedical, to civil, industrial, and aerospace—just to name a few.
Engineering majors are in high demand and related jobs rank among the
highest paying in the U.S. Applying science to real-life problems makes this
an appealing career area.
10. Biology
Studying biology means studying the world around us. From plants to
animals to humans, and the environments in which they live, biology
majors can find themselves in the genetics or biotechnology industry,
going on to medical school, or becoming an environmentalist, to name a
few.
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