Careers: Explore Majors & Research Careers

Exploring Majors

• Washington & Jefferson College- What Can I Do With This Major
• University of Arkansas- What Can I Do With This Major?
• UNCW- What Can I Do With This Major?

While mostly the same, the above three sites each contain majors that one or both of the others do not.

• What Can You Do With Majors In: Athletic Training, Sport Management, Health & Fitness, and Movement Science from the University of Michigan
• College Majors 101: Descriptions of majors
• University HQ: focused on helping college bound students find the best information possible about their chosen field of interest
• Big Future (College Board): Major and Career descriptions
• BestColleges.com: Guide to careers for a multitude of majors as well as career planning resources

Explore Careers and Occupations

• Occupational Outlook Handbook: the government’s premier source of career guidance featuring hundreds of occupations
• O*Net Online:  Career exploration and job analysis site
• CollegeGrad.com: Browse career profiles for hundreds of occupations
• My Next Move: From O*Net Online
• Career One Stop: Access videos for hundreds of different jobs and occupations
• Learn How To Become: Provides information and schooling options for a variety of careers
• OwlGuru: A career site that helps you find a career you love
• Vault.com: Provides ranking and reviews of companies and internships in the following industries: banking, financial services,media and telecommunications, investment banking, law firms, consulting, energy, accounting, advertising and marketing, consumer products and services, and technology.  Also provides advice on resumes, cover letters, interviewing, and career advice.
• Careers Out There: Real advice from real professionals

Athletics

• Sports Careers Institute: Job sites, listings and career development resources
• The National Collegiate Athletic Association-Dedicated to the well-being and lifelong success of college athletes.
• The Complete Guide to Careers in Sports Management

Health

• Career Cornerstone: Explore careers in healthcare, science, mathematics, engineering, and computer science
• Health Careers: Explore the wide variety of health care and industry related occupations
• Discover Health Administration Careers
• Explore Public Health Careers

Science and Math

• 101 Things you can do with a degree in Biology from UC San Diego
• American Association for the Advancement of Science
• Career Profiles for Math Majors
• WeUseMath

Criminal Justice and Psychology

• Careers in Cyber Security: learn about different career paths in cyber security
• Careers in Psychology
• Psychology Career Center
• Psychology Career Guide

Public Service

• Student Training & Education in Public Service: Careers in Public Service

Teaching

• Teacher.org: Explore careers in education, including Montessori teachers, college professors, principals, superintendents, and school counselors
• Discover Early Childhood: The premium guide to all things related to early childhood education (ECE). Look no further to find absolutely everything you wish to learn about a career in ECE. You will find details on what you can expect on a daily basis as a professional educator in a number of positions, such as a preschool teacher or a high-level administrator.

Music and Art

• Careers in Music
• MajoringinMusic.com
• Careers for Music Majors
• The Art Career Project
• 150+ Art Careers

History, English and Communications

• Careers for Students of History
• American Historical Association
• Best Jobs for History Majors
• Dear English Major
• Careers in Communications
• Degrees and Careers in Communications

Human Resources

• HR Career Resources: a list of resources for people in the field of HR that will help new and veteran HR professionals alike when it comes to certification, associations, the latest research, best practices, software and more.

Professional Organizations

List of Professional Associations & Organizations by Industry: a key resource for those interested in pursuing professional development or connecting with like-minded professionals in your industry or occupation. Membership in one (or more) Professional Associations & Organizations also looks great on your Resume and LinkedIn profile to bolster your credentials and qualifications.

Athletics, Health Care and Sciences

• National American Society for Sports Management
• National Athletic Training Association (NATA) – Organization to advance professional and enhance the quality of health care provided by certified athletic trainers.
• Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers
• Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service: Physical Therapy resource site. Research requirements for national physical therapy programs
• American Physical Therapy Association
• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• Physician Assistant Education Association: Research requirements for national physician assistant programs
• American Kinesiology Association
• American Institute of Biological Sciences: provides information on what biologists do
• National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences

Business

• Society for Human Resource Management
• American Marketing Association
• American Advertising Association
• Public Relations Society of America
• National Society for Accountants
• American Institute of CPAs

Politics, Criminal Justice, Law and History

• North Carolina Paralegal Association
• AccessLex: The AccessLex Institute is committed to understanding the barriers that impede access to law school for historically underrepresented groups and improving access to law school for all; identifying actionable strategies and public policies to increase law school affordability; and strengthening the value of legal education.
• Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs
• American Historical Association
• Criminal Justice Organizations: A list of over 40 criminal justice organizations both public and private that exist to monitor the criminal justice system, improve it, and ensure that it is serving its purpose

Theatre

• OISTAT – The International Organization for Theatre Scenographers & Theatre Architects and Technicians.
• CITT – Canadian Institute of Theatre Technology.
• PLASA – Professional Lighting and Sound Organization
• USITT – United States Institute of Theatre Technology
• USITT – SE – United States Institute of Theatre Technology – Southeast Region
• NCTC – North Carolina Theatre Conference
• SETC – Southeastern Theatre Conference
• ACTF – American College Theatre Festival – Kennedy Center
• URTA – University Resident Theatre Association
• USA – United Scenic Artists
• IATSE – International Alliance of Theatre Stagehands & Electricians.
• ALD – The Association of Lighting Designers
• AEA – Actors’ Equity Association
• TCG– Theatre Communications Group
• NCA– National Costumers Association
• ESTA – Entertainment Services and Technology Association

Miscellaneous

• National Park and Recreation Association
• National Association for Music Education
• New York Institute of Technology