CAREERS FOR HUMANITIES

	·         Sociologists Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members. Related College Majors Social Sciences Demography and Population Studies   Economics ·         Economists Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods. Related College Majors Agricultural Economics   Business/Managerial Economics Economics Applied Economics   Econometrics and Quantitative Economics   Development Economics and International Development   International Economics   Economics. ·         Political Scientists Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents. Related College Majors Political Science and Government Sociology   ·         School Psychologists Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems. Related College Majors Psychology ·         Mental Health Counselors Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. May help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging. Related College Majors Clinical/Medical Social Work   Mental & Social Health Services & Allied Professions ·         Lawyers Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law. Related College Majors Banking, Corporate, Finance, & Securities Law (LL.M., J.S.D./S.J.D.).   ·         Comparative Law (LL.M., M.C.L., J.S.D./S.J.D.)   ·         Energy, Environment, & Natural Resources Law (LL.M., M.S., J.S.D./S.J.D.).   ·         Health Law (LL.M., M.J., J.S.D./S.J.D.)   ·         International Law & Legal Studies (LL.M., J.S.D./S.J.D.)   ·         International Business, Trade, & Tax Law (LL.M., J.S.D./S.J.D.). ·         Tax Law/Taxation (LL.M, J.S.D./S.J.D.).   ·         Legal Research & Advanced Professional Studies, Other   ·         Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary   ·         Legal Professions and Studies, Other ·         Legislators Develop, introduce or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, State, or Federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions. Related College Majors Public Administration   Social Work   Public Administration and Social Service Professions
	·         Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems. Related College Majors Surveying Technology/Surveying Cartography   ·         Anthropologists Research, evaluate, and establish public policy concerning the origins of humans; their physical, social, linguistic, and cultural development; and their behavior, as well as the cultures, organizations, and institutions they have created. Related College Majors Anthropology   ·         Physical Anthropology

·         Public Relations Specialists

Engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media.

Related College Majors

Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric  

Public Relations/Image Management

Political Communication

Health Communication  

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication

·         Community Health Workers

Assist individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations to implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. May provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services such as first aid and blood pressure screening. May collect data to help identify community health needs.

Related College Majors

Social work

·         Communications Teachers

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric  

Related College Majors

Mass Communication/Media Studies  

Journalism  

Broadcast Journalism  

Radio and Television  

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Public Relations/Image Management  

Advertising

Public Relations, Advertising & Applied Communication

Political Communication

Health Communication

·         Writers and Authors

Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.

Related College Majors

Acting  

Mass Communication/Media Studies  

Journalism  

Broadcast Journalism  

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs,

Business/Corporate Communications

English Language and Literature/Letters

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication

·         English Language and Literature Teachers Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Related College Majors English Language and Literature Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

·         Business Continuity Planners

Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.

Related College Majors

Business studies

·         Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals. May assist software developers by analyzing user needs and designing software solutions. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

Related College Majors

Computer Graphics  

Management Information Systems

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia & Information Resources Design

Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

Computer Programming/Programmer,

Computer Programming, Specific Applications

Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification

E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce

·         Computer and Information Systems Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Related College Majors

Operations Management and Supervision

Management Information Systems

Information Resources Management/CIO Training

Knowledge Management

Computer Science

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Information Science/Studies

System Administration/Administrator  

·         Computer and Information Research Scientists

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

Related College Majors

Computer Science  

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Information Science/Studies  

Computer and Information Sciences & Support Services

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics  

Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst

·         Art Directors

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual communications media, such as print, broadcasting, and advertising. Direct workers engaged in art work or layout design.

Related College Majors

Graphic Design

Painting

·         Reporters and Correspondents

Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.

Related College Majors

Mass Communication/Media Studies

Journalism

Broadcast Journalism  

Photojournalism  

Journalism, Other  

Political Communication

·         Media and Communication Workers

Creating, preparing or delivering material, including news items, entertainment pieces, music or visual art.Writing and submitting work for publication or performance, news headlines and articles.Writing advertisements, sales brochures and technical manuals.Reporting events on-location in all kinds of circumstances.Working on-call.Interpreting conversations, lectures, meetings, television programs and movies and marketing. Scheduling meet-and-greet events, interviews, speaking engagements and public appearances.Creating press releases.Organizing and speaking at press conferences.Planning upcoming projects as part of a large team.

Related College Majors

Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Communications Technology/Technician  

·         Journalists

Journalistcollects, writes, or distributes news or other current information and produce journals that span many topics. A journalist can work with general issues or specialize in certain issues.

Related College Majors

journalism