Page Summer Programs Science Academy Science Academy is an exciting five-day summer camp that equips students interested in science careers. The camp provides numerous hands-on activities in a university laboratory from a variety of scientific disciplines, visits to numerous local science-related businesses as well as interactions with various university departments. Students interested in pursuing a degree or career […]
Page Graduate Advising Graduate Student Advising is provided by a faculty advisor in the student’s field of study (usually the program director/coordinator) who is assigned to each student on acceptance into the program. Deans/Chairs of schools/departments function as secondary advisors to every student, and additional assistance is provided on an as-needed basis by staff members of the Graduate […]
Page Ethical Reflection Thought provoking speakers, events, and discussions that awaken the campus to the challenges of social responsibility. Opportunities to learn from other leaders and take the information and inspiration and apply it to one’s life. Our goal is to become a venue that sponsors the difficult conversation, and leaves space to discuss and understand the variety […]
Page Designated Credit Bearing Courses Specific courses have been designated in certain academic departments to fulfill the PRE requirement. PRE designated classes are listed in the academic catalog by each course description and the PRE student application. What the PRE Looks for Students should check major-specific requirements such as prerequisite coursework to ensure these specific criteria are met prior to […]
Page Botany What can I do with a Major in Botany? Plant Biology Job Types Anatomy Biochemistry Biophysics Cytology Ecology Genetics Molecular Biology Morphology Paleobotany Physiology Systematics Systems Ecology Taxonomy Employers Research organizations Colleges and universities Museums Botanical gardens and arboretums U.S. Department of Agriculture branches including Medical Plant Resources Laboratory, Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Animal and Plant […]
Page Economics What can I do with a Major in Economics? Government Job Types Cost Analysis Intelligence Foreign Trade Analysis Public Administration Transportation Management Urban Planning Employers Government departments involved in agriculture, business, finance, labor, transportation, urban economics, and international trade including: USDA Department of Commerce Bureau of Labor and Statistics the United Nations, and the General […]
Page English Major What can I do with a Major in English? Writing/Editing Job Types Creative Writing Journalism Freelance Technical Writing Employers Newspapers Magazines Broadcast media companies including television and movie industry Trade, professional, or consumer publications Internet sites Advertising agencies Large corporations Government agencies Colleges and universities Technical industries Strategies Select elective coursework in a particular area […]
Page History What can I do with a Major in History? Government Employers Federal agencies including: The Smithsonian Institute, National Archives and Records, Library of Congress, National Park Service, Intelligence services, Foreign service State and local agencies including: Archives and libraries, Museums, parks, and historic sites, Municipal archives, Arts and humanities councils Strategies Gain relevant experience in […]
Page Law What can I do with a Major in Law? Corporate Practice Employers Any large corporation (largest number of attorneys are at corporate headquarters) Strategies Corporate office summer clerkships and entry level positions are rare. Usually only experienced lawyers are hired by corporations. Develop tolerance for bureaucratic procedure. An undergraduate major in business, particularly accounting or […]
Page Philosophy What can I do with a Major in Philosophy? Social/Community Services Job Types Research Fund Raising Counseling Volunteer Coordination Grant Writing Administration Employers Nonprofit organizations Social service organizations Public interest research groups Museums Mental health agencies Strategies Develop excellent verbal and written communication skills. Gain related work experience. Volunteer in relevant organizations. Obtain master’s degree […]
