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Career Services

Discovering the right job can be overwhelming, especially because there are so many opportunities associated with each CAS degree, many which students might not think of. CAS Career Services wants to help students connect to jobs and internships that match their personal goals and aspirations.

American Studies

Graduates of American Studies typically work in businesses, communications and media, law, international relations, library sciences/museums, or education.

Art History, Graphic Design & Studio Art

Graduates of art typically pursue paths related to consulting, education, designing and directing/curating. Opportunities are available in design services, publishing, advertising and public relations as well.

Biochemistry

Graduates in biochemistry typically work in laboratories and offices, to conduct experiments and analyze the results. Those who work with dangerous organisms or toxic substances in the laboratory must follow safety procedures to avoid contamination.

Biology

Graduates of biology typically work in laboratories and offices, colleges and universities, government, pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing, and hospitals. Some may do fieldwork, which would expose them to weather events and wildlife.

Chemistry

Graduates of chemistry typically work in manufacturing, research development, testing laboratories, government agencies and waste management and remediation services. Some may work outdoors to collect samples and conduct onsite analysis of air, soil and water.

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Graduates of communication sciences and disorders typically work in educational services, healthcare and nursing and residential facilities. Those who work on a contract basis may need to travel between different facilities to provide services.

Computer Science

Graduates of computer science typically work in systems design and related services, finance and insurance, software publishing, manufacturing, and engineering services. They typically work on large projects on teams and have options to perform remote or telecommute work.

Economics

Graduates of economics typically work in federal and state governments, scientific research and development services, management, finance, and insurance. They will spend much of their time using computers to analyze data, review research or write findings.

English

Graduates of English typically pursue paths related to creative and technical writing, advertising, marketing, public relations, non-profit, and education. There are also opportunities in film, television, radio, print media, business and government.

Foreign Languages

Graduates of foreign languages typically pursue paths related to business, education, engineering, government, human sciences, law, media and communication, translation/interpretation, and more.

Geography

Graduates of geography typically work for government services, architectural, engineering and related services, utilities services, mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction. Travel to different regions and countries is an option.

Geology

Graduates of geology work in architectural, engineering and related services, mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction, government agencies, colleges, universities, and professional schools. Most individuals split their time between field, laboratory and office settings.

GIS

Graduates of GIS typically work in government agencies, architectural, engineering and related services, management, scientific and technical consulting services. There is extensive fieldwork to collect data and verify results.

Global Studies

Graduates of global studies typically pursue paths related to international development, foreign policy, human services, education, communications, sustainability, global tourism, government agencies, nonprofit and missionary activities.

History

Graduates of history typically pursue paths related to research, advocacy and legal, education, writing and editing, and business. You can work for a variety of employers from foundations and educational settings to museums and corporations.

Interdisciplinary Studies

Graduates of interdisciplinary studies typically pursue paths related to their concentration areas. To know more, view the specific major’s page.

Mathematics

Graduates of mathematics typically work in government agencies, research and development in the physical, engineering and life sciences, colleges, universities, professional schools, finance, insurance, management, or scientific and technical consulting services.

Microbiology

Graduates of microbiology typically work in research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing, colleges, universities, and professional schools, government agencies, and healthcare facilities.

Multimedia Journalism

Graduates of multimedia journalism typically pursue paths related to audiovisual and multimedia, magazines, public relations and business, radio/audio, television and video, newspapers, and photography.

Music

Graduates of music typically pursue paths related to conducting, teaching (primary/secondary, college/university, private instruction), commercial/advertising, production, business or film/TV/radio.

Philosophy

Graduates of philosophy typically pursue paths related to business, education, government, medicine, law, non-profit and radio/television/journalism.

Physics

Graduates of physics typically work in colleges, universities, professional schools, government agencies, scientific research and development services, or healthcare facilities. Aside from laboratory research, you can expect to spend much of your time in offices planning, analyzing, fundraising and reporting on research.

Physiology

Graduates of physiology typically work in healthcare and medicine, research centers, government agencies, biotechnology and public policy. The workload can vary from conducting research, speaking and teaching others, and analyzing data.

Plant Biology

Graduates of plant biology typically work for colleges, universities, professional schools, management/scientific/technical consulting services, scientific research and development services, merchant wholesalers and nondurable goods, or government agencies. Typical work duties include collecting samples in the field, analyzing data and developing research reports.

Political Science

Graduates of political science typically pursue paths related to government, law, business, finance, international affairs, non-profit, education, communications and journalism.

Psychology

Graduates of psychology typically pursue careers with the following types of employers: community programs, correctional facilities, colleges/universities, business corporations, government agencies, hospitals, juvenile detention facilities, law enforcement, law firms, mental health agencies and non-profit organizations.

Sociology

Graduates of sociology typically pursue paths related to human services, demography, market research, criminal justice, social science research and community relations.

Sports Media

Graduates of sports media typically pursue paths related to sports journalism, sports media production, sports strategic communications and sports management.

Statistics

Graduates of statistics typically work in government agencies, research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, insurance carriers and related activities, healthcare and social assistance, and colleges, universities, and professional schools.

Strategic Communication

Graduates of strategic communication typically pursue careers with advertising agencies, public relations and marketing firms, publishing companies, broadcasting and production companies, event planning companies, media organizations, professional organizations, businesses, government organizations, or non-profit organizations.

Theatre

Graduates of theatre typically pursue paths related to design, direction, performance, technology, film and television, instruction, theatre management, and writing.

Zoology

Graduates of zoology typically work for government agencies, management/scientific/technical consulting services, colleges, universities, professional schools, or research and development industries. You can expect to work in offices, laboratories and outdoors.

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