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CAREER OPTIONS FOR ARTS & SCIENCES MAJORS

For Wheelock students who select a program of study that includes only the arts and sciences major or a program that combines the arts and sciences major with a professional concentration (e.g. child life, early childhood education, or elementary education), a variety of career options are available. Of significance is that the arts and sciences curriculum or degree provides valuable pre-professional training. Many students then pursue Master's degrees in a specialized field.

For each arts and sciences major offered at Wheelock, we have provided a brief overview ofcareer options and web links that provide additional information. The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics web site at http://www.bls.gov is a valuable resource.

American Studies

Students who complete the American Studies major pursue careers in American literature, American society, government (including policy, law, and legal studies), history, and sociology. Job titles may include the following: historian, professor, librarian, lawyer, or government official. Additional information about selected occupations in these fields may be obtained by selecting one of the links below.

• Historians and Sociologists
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos054.htm
• Lawyers, Paralegals, and Legal Assistants
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos114.htm
• State and Local Government, excluding Education and Health Care
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs042.ht

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Arts

Students who complete an Arts major pursue careers in music, drama/theater, and the visual arts. Job titles include the following: performer, graphic designer, art therapist, or teacher. Additional information about selected occupations may be obtained by selecting one of the links below.

• Artists
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos092.htm
• Performance Careers, including Musicians and Singers
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos095.htm
• Teaching Positions in Schools
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos069.htm

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Human Development

Students who complete the human development major pursue various careers in higher education, human resources, and the social sciences. Job titles may include the following: college administrator, human resources manager, anthropologist, psychologist, or therapist. Additional information about selected occupations may be obtained by selecting one of the links below.

• Anthropologist
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos054.htm
• Counselors
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos067.htm
• Human Resources Specialists
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos021.htm
• Psychologists
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos056.htm

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Humanities

Students who complete the humanities major pursue careers in history, literature, and philosophy. Job titles may include the following: archivist, museum educator, editor, publisher, or writer. Additional information about selected occupations may be obtained by selecting one of the links below.

• Archivists, Curators, Museum Technicians
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos065.htm
• Librarian
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos068.htm
• Writer, Editor
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos089.htm

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Math/Science

Students who complete the math/science major pursue careers in various industries, including business, computer software, life and health sciences, and physical or earth sciences. Job titles may include the following: accountant, computer analyst, researcher, statistician, teacher, lab technician, nurse, nutritionist, and environmental scientist. Additional information about selected occupations may be obtained by selecting one of the links below.

• Accountant
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm
• Statistician
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos045.htm
• Nurses
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm
• Dietician, Nutritionist
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos077.htm
• Environmental Scientist
  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos050.htm

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