OpInform 2018 Pathways: Uniting Interests and Aptitude with College Majors and Career Exploration

Valuing the tenets of the SUNY general education umbrella, this session will explore links between common pre-college interests, the wide variety of SUNY degrees, and career options beyond the most obvious connections. In addition to focusing on career-oriented academic programs, we will also discuss the skill sets that students develop in liberal arts majors that are highly desirable for a variety of careers and employers. OpInform 2018

Bridging Pre-College Interests to Post-College Careers Majors Careers OpInform 2018

Sources of information and influence Aptitude, personality, and fit Interest Sources of information and influence Aptitude, personality, and fit OpInform 2018

Media OpInform 2018 FBI/CIA agent Forensic scientist Forensic anthropologist Dancer Musician Screenwriter Photographer Doctor Defense Lawyer Architect Chef Designer CEO OpInform 2018

Aptitude OpInform 2018 Science Sports & Fitness Animals Communication (The Socialite) Art Computers Entrepreneurship Reading OpInform 2018

Personality OpInform 2018 Personality The Doer The Duty Fulfiller Openness Agreeableness Extraversion Neuroticism Conscien-tiousness The Doer The Guardian The Performer The Caregiver The Inspirer The Giver The Visionary The Executive The Duty Fulfiller The Mechanic The Nurturer The Artist The Protector The Idealist The Scientist The Thinker OpInform 2018

Fit Values Preferences Lifestyle Physicality Training OpInform 2018

Connecting to SUNY Degree Programs Interests SUNY OpInform 2018

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Guides to Majors OpInform 2018

Cinema & Screen Studies I want to be an… Actor 26 Campuses offer these majors Obvious Connections Acting Cinema & Screen Studies Television & Film Arts Theatre Other Fits Broadcasting Public Relations Education OpInform 2018

16 Obvious Connections Other Fits I want to work with… Animals Campuses offer these majors Obvious Connections Animal Science Veterinary Technology Veterinary Science Technology Other Fits Wildlife Rehabilitation Forestry/Park Ranger Environmental Law OpInform 2018

Campuses offer these majors I want to be an… Artist 38 Campuses offer these majors Obvious Connections Visual Arts Studio Art Photography Graphic Design Other Fits Advertising Art Therapy Website Design OpInform 2018

Business Administration I want to … Own a Business 58 Campuses offer these majors Obvious Connections Economics Business Administration Entrepreneurship Other Fits Marketing Risk Analysis Financial Analysis OpInform 2018

Information Technology Network & Computer Security I want to work with… Computers 50 Campusesoffer these majors Obvious Connections Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Technology Network & Computer Security Other Fits Technical Writing Research Analysis Architecture OpInform 2018

49 Obvious Connections Other Fits I want to be an… Engineer Campuses offer these majors Obvious Connections Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Biomedical Engineering Other Fits Product Design Urban Planning Product Research & Development OpInform 2018

Environmental Science Environmental Studies Wilderness Recreation I want to be an… Environmentalist 33 Campusesoffer these majors Obvious Connections Environmental Science Environmental Studies Wilderness Recreation General Forestry Marine Sciences Other Fits Environmental Law Waste Management Agriculture OpInform 2018

Campuses offer these majors I want to be a… Chef 23 Campuses offer these majors Obvious Connections Culinary Arts Culinary Management Nutrition Dietetics Other Fits Registered Dietician Hospitality Tourism OpInform 2018

Forensic Science Technology Crime Scene Investigator I want to be a… Forensic Scientist 28 Campuses offer these majors Obvious Connections Biochemistry Chemistry Forensic Science Technology Forensic Chemistry Other Fits Toxicology Medical Examiner Crime Scene Investigator OpInform 2018

Pharmaceutical Research Sports Rehabilitation I want to go into… Medicine 42 Campuses offer these majors Obvious Connections Biology Chemistry Dentistry Public Health Optometry Nursing Other Fits Physical Therapy Pharmaceutical Research Sports Rehabilitation OpInform 2018

Health Information Technology Clinical Laboratory Technician I want to go into… Nursing 31 Campuses offer these majors Obvious Connections Practical Nursing Registered Nurse AAS Registered Nurse, BSN Nurse Practitioner Other Fits Health Information Technology Clinical Laboratory Technician Paramedic, EMT OpInform 2018

Public Administration I want to be a… Lawyer 16 Campusesoffer these majors Obvious Connections Political Science Philosophy Literature Classical Studies Other Fits Public Administration Teaching Civil Service Social Worker OpInform 2018

Campuses offer these majors I want to be a… Musician 10 Campuses offer these majors Obvious Connections Music Performance Studio Production Music Education Music Therapy Other Fits Audio Engineer Radio Broadcasting OpInform 2018

44 Obvious Connections Other Fits I want to go into… Sales Campuses offer these majors Obvious Connections Economics Business Administration Marketing Marine Business & Commerce Other Fits Advertising Supply Chain Management Portfolio Manager OpInform 2018

Higher Education Professional I want to be a… Psychologist 21 Campuses offer these majors Obvious Connections Applied Psychology Psychology Social Sciences Sociology Other Fits Career Counselor Human Services Higher Education Professional OpInform 2018

25 Obvious Connections Other Fits I want to be a… Professional Athlete Campuses offer these majors Obvious Connections Kinesiology Athletic Training Sports Management Other Fits Sports Coaching/ Physical Education Nutrition, Sports Performance, Conditioning Sports Broadcasting OpInform 2018

Questions & Answers OpInform 2018