Career Exploration

Some of the many things you can be

Accounting

General Accounting
Payroll
Bookkeeping
Credit Analysis
Auditing
Taxation
Cost Analysis
Controllership
Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer

Administrative Information Management

Administrative Information Managers
Office Managers
Executive Assistants
Project Managers
Administrative Support Posititons:Business, Industry, and Government

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology

Supermarket Refrigeration
Manufacturing Process Cooling
Industrial Air Conditioning
Transport Refrigeration
Building Maintenance
Controls
Installation and Repair of Residential Air Conditioning and Heating Equipment

Apprenticeship

Aircraft Mechanic
Carpenter Union Apprentice
Diesel Mechanics Apprentice
Electrical Construction Apprentice
Electrical Union Apprentice
HVAC Apprentice
Industrial Maintanance Apprentice
Lineman Apprentice
Lineman Substation Apprentice
Plumber Apprentice
Sheet Metal Worker

Art and Visual Communications

Advertising Agencies
Grafics Departments
News Agencies
Desktop Publishing and Computer Graphics Workplaces
Printing
Photography
Prepress Composition and Layout, Design, and Illustration

Automotive Technology

Independent Repair Shops
Service Departments of New and Used Car Dealers
Government
Auto Manufactures
Specialty Chains
Taxi and Car Rental Agencies
Tire and Front End Shops

Behavioral Science

Human Services: Counseling, Case Management, Advocacy, Mental Health Services, Programming, Administration, Mediation, Social Service Worker, Child Care, Employment Counselor, Youth Worker
Criminal Justice: Corrections, Rehabilitation, Law Enforcement, Judiciary, Probation and Parole, Juvenile Detention
Community Relations/Public Relations: Research, Writing and Editing, Special Events, Public Speaking, Fund Raising
Business: Account Executive, Customer Service Representative, Business Manager, Financial Advisor, Sales Associate, Human Resource Generalist, Affermative Action Representative, Staff Training/Development, Advertising
Education: College Admissions Officer, Career Planning Counselor, Academic Advising, Placement Counselor, Teacher's Aid, Secondary Education (with proper certification).
Medical/Health: Family Planning Counselor, Health Faculties Evaluator, Hospital Patient Representative, Public Health Analyst, Nursing Home Worker, Residential Care Assistant

Biology

Health Related Careers: Hospitals Clinics or Health Departments
Technicians: Biological, Biomedical, Genetic, Pharmaceutical, Agricultural Industries
Sales and Marketing: Scientific, Biomedical, Pharmaceutical, Veterinary and Agricultural Businesses
Research Related: University, Museum, Industry, Medical and Government Agencies
Conservation Biology and Natural Resource Areas: Non Profit and Public Agencies
State and Federal Agencies: Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service, EPA and BLM
Secondary Education: With Teaching Certificate

Building Construction and Construction Management

Construction Formen
Job Superintendents
Project Managers
General Contractors

Building Inspection Technology

Private Testing Labs and Inspection Companies
Building Inspection
Building Construction
Construction Supervision

Business/ Marketing Education

Teaching
Business
Marketing

Business Management

Human Resources Management
Industiral management
Communications
Marketing
International Business
Franchising
General Business
Entrepreneurship
Finance and Banking

Cabinetry & Architectual Woodwork

Woodwork

Chemistry

Teaching
Forensic Science
Professional Chemistry

Collision Repair Technology

Auto Body Repair
Auto Manufacturer Representative
Insurance
Instructor
Auto Customization

Committee on Interdisciplinary Studies

American Indian Studies
American Studies
Deaf Studies
Environmental Studies
Gender Studies
Peace & Justice Studies
Religious Studies

Communication

Journalism
Public Relation
Entertainment
Advertising
Editing
Writer
Training
Sales
Management
Teaching

Community Health

Elementary Education
Health Services Education
School Health Education

Computer Science

Software Engineering
Software Development
Programming
Network Programming
Systems analysis
Computer Consulting
Customer Support
Manufacturers Representative
Client Services
Software Testing
Database Administration
Web Programming
Web Design
Network Management
Network Engineering

Culinary Arts

Restaurants
Hotels
Private Clubs
Personal Chef
Schools and hospitals
Resort areas
Cruise ships
Recipe writer
Food critic
Food stylist

Dance

Public School teacher
Private School Teacher
College/ University Educator
Performer
Choreographers
Dance Historian
Dance Critic
Administrator
Dance Therapist
Professional in the field of Somatics
Private Studio Owner
Health and Fitness Consultant
Researchers
Notators
Movement Analysts

Deisel Mechanics Technology

Engine troubleshooting & repair
Vehicle electrical sysytems repair
Heavy equipment repair
Agricultural equipment repair
Suspension and front end repair
Component rebuild
HVAC troubleshooting & repair
Repair shopt manager
Mine mechanic
Fleet mechanic

Earth Science

Asses Earthquake and Landslide hazards
Clean polluted groundwater
Assess water resources
Mineral exploration
Teaching at a secondary education level

Education, Elementary

Teacher

Education, Secondary

Teacher

Electrical Automation & Robotics Technology

Electrician Technician
Maintenance Electrician
industrial Electrician
Plant Electrician
Mine Electrician
Control Technician
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Mechanic

Engineering Graphics and Design Technology

Drafter/Designer/Solid Modeler
Structural steel detailer
Land Surveyor
Supervisor/Business Owner
Manufacturing Designer
Industrial Engineer
Construction Designer
Estimating/bidding/Purchasing Agent
Plant Manager
Quality Controller
Expeditor
Salesperson

Digital Media

Video or audio specialists
Create interactive websites

Dental Hygiene

Work in private dental practices
school systems
public health agencies
Federal and state agencies
Hospitals
Nursing homes
World Health Organization
Foreign Governments

Emergency Services

Private Fire Brigades
Local Industries
Fire departments
Public safetu departments
Ambulance companies
Fire fighters
Driver-operators
EMTs
Arson investigators
Fire Marshals
Fire inspectors
Emergency medical personnel

English and Literature

teaching
publishing
technical writing
creative writing
editing
public relations
advertising
journalism
English, Basic Composition/ ESL
grammar
reading
writing
listening
converstation and pronunciation
vocabulary
TOEFL/Michigan Preparation
Translator
Facilities Management
Manage Health Care Centers
Manage Government Facilities
Manage Recreational Complexes
Manage Schools
Manage Industrial Plants
Manage Apartment Bulidings
Finance and Economics
Corporate Executives
Lawyers
Management Analysts
Marketing Managers
Sales Managers and Consultants
General Academics
Geography
Cultural Studies
Natural Resource Management
Education
Foreign Services
Law Enforcement
Marketing Managers
Disaster Response
Humanitarian Relief
Public Administration
Real Estate
Tourism
Urban Planning
History
Archives
Publishing
Consulting
Historical Associations
Libraries
Museums
Religious/Philanthropic Groups
National Park Services
Management Analysts
advertising
Banking
Insurance
Paralegal
Journalism
Honors Program
Leadership Positions
Hospitality Management
Hotel Management
Resort Management
Motel Management
Event Planning
Restaurant and Institutional Food Service
Cruise Ship Management
Amusement Park Management
Convention and Visitor Facilities Management
Gaming Facilities Management

Humanities

Education
Business
Government
Civil and Forgein Service
Tourism

Information Systems and Technology

IS Professional
Software Developer
Business Systems Information
Architect
Consultant
E-business Developer
Information Systems Auditor
Programmer/Analysts
Systems Analyst
Web Designer/Programmer

Integrated Studies

Create your academic degree

Languages

International Business
Translator
Civil and Forgein Service
Tourism
Education
Government

Legal Studies

Detective
FBI Agent
Airport Security Officer
Police Officer
Criminologist
Attorney
Probation and Parole Officer
Drug Enforcement Agent
Loss Prevention Specialist
Secret Service Agent

Lineman Technology

Underground Utilities Inspector
Cable Splicer
Plant Generation
Installing overhead/underground fiberoptic cables
Relaying equipment and oil circuit breakers
Electrical Inspector
Power Transmission and Distribution
Installation and Power Line Maintenance

Marketing and International Business

Advertising
Brand and Product management
Customer Affairs
Industrial Marketing
International Marketing
Internet marketing
Management Science and Systems Analysis
Market Research
Marketing Logistics (physical distribution)
Airline Administration
Banking/Foreign Exchange
Communications
Foreign Relations
Import/Export
Freight Forwarding
International Sales
Tourism

Mathematics

Executives and Administrators
Secondary School Teachers
Computer Systems Analysts
Computer Programmer
Management-Related Occupations
Computer Engineers
Computer and Information-Science Occupations
Sales Occupations, including retail
Actuaries
Insurance, Securities, Real Estate, Business Services
Data Encryptions Systems Designer

Mathematics, Developmental

Music Education

Attorney, Music Business
Community Arts Manager
Community Development Specialist
Composer
Composer, Educational
Conductor
Critic, Music
Editor, Film Music
Editor, Music
Editor, Music Magazine/Book
Ethnomusicologist
Instrument Designer
Instrument Repairperson
Instrument Sales Representative
Instrumentalist, Classical Music
Instrumentalist, Pop/Rock/Jazz
Librarian, Music
Performing Arts Administrator
Publisher, Music
Recording Engineer
Recreation Arts Coordinator
Retail Music Sales
Sacred Music Musician
Synthesist
Supervisor/Administrator, Music
Teacher, College/University Music
Teacher, Elementary/Secondary Music
Teacher, Public School Music
Teacher, Studio/Private
Therapist, Music
Video Music Careers
Vocalist, Pop/Rock/Jazz

Nursing

Regestered Nurse
Design, Coordinate, and Manage Health Care
Assume Leadership Roles in a Health Care Setting

Philosophy

Federal and State Government Agencies
Insurance Agencies
Law Firms
Consulting Agencies
Private Businesses
Financial Institutions
Religious Leadership
Higher Education
Medicine

Physical Education and Recreation

Coaching
Exercies Science
Experiential Education
Health and Fitness Promotion
Kinesiology
Outdoor Leadership
Physical Education Pedagogy
Recreation
Resource Management

Physics

Teaching
Research
Business
Industry
Consulting
Government
Development of the Computer Software Industry
Invention and Marketing in the Industry

Political Science

Serving in Government Posititons
Serving in Public Administration at the Federal, State, and Local, Levels
Policy Analysis and Lobbying for non-profit Organizations and Corporations
Foreign Service
Campaign Consulting
Public Opinion and Marketing Research
Journalism
Secondary and Post Secondary Education

Pre-Engineering Science

This Degree is intended to transfer to another school with a BS in Engeneering so the Career Outlook is not specific to the AS
Aerospace
Biological
Biomedical
Chemical
Civic
Computer
Electrical
Environmental
Irrigation
Manufacturing
Materials
Mechanical
Systems

ROTC

Commissioned Officers in the US Air Force, US Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard

Theatrical Arts for Stage and Screen

Performance
Script Analysis
Script Writing
Directing
Theatre History and Literature
Theatre Management
Design for lighting, sound, scenery, costumes, and Makeup
Theatre Technology
Dramaturgy
Theatrical Agents
Theatrical Critics
Broadcasting
Motion Pictures
Television

Technology Management

Corporate and Operations Management
Business Ownership
Project Managers
Site Superintendants
Marketing and Sales Representatives
Supervisors
Chief Project Officers