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

2. 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.
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3. Bridging Pre-College Interests to Post-College Careers
Majors
Careers
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4. Sources of information and influence Aptitude, personality, and fit
Interest
Sources of information and influence
Aptitude, personality, and fit
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5. Media OpInform 2018 FBI/CIA agent
Forensic scientist Forensic anthropologist
Dancer Musician Screenwriter Photographer
Doctor Defense Lawyer
Architect Chef Designer
CEO
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6. Aptitude OpInform 2018 Science Sports & Fitness Animals
Communication (The Socialite)
Art
Computers
Entrepreneurship
Reading
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7. 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
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8. Fit
Values
Preferences
Lifestyle
Physicality
Training
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9. Connecting to SUNY Degree Programs
Interests
SUNY
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12. Guides to
Majors
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13. 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
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15. 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
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17. 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
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19. 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
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21. 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
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23. 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
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25. 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
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27. 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
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29. 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
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31. 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
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33. 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
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35. 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
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37. 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
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39. 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
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41. 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
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43. 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
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45. Questions
&
Answers
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