The Social Type


 
campus image Those who tend to be dominant in the social area like to be around people. They enjoy helping others and contributing to the good of society. Social types have strong interpersonal and communication skills and tend to be empathetic, patient and understanding. They may prefer to avoid technical work or activities involving machines or objects.
Below are examples of Rutgers University college majors and sample career options that relate to the social type. Review these lists and brainstorm ideas of possible college majors and career paths you might want to learn more about.

Related Rutgers University Majors
     
Administration of Justice History/Political Science Philosophy
Africana Studies Jewish Studies Physician Assistant
American Studies Labor Studies Political Science
Chinese/French/German/
Classical
Humanities
Latin American Studies Psychology
Education Management Puerto Rican & Hispanic
Caribbean Studies
Finance Marketing Religion
Food Science Medical Technology Slavic & East European Studies
Greek & Latin Middle Eastern Studies Social Work
Greek/Italian/Latin/
Portuguese/Russian/
Slavic/Spanish
Nursing Theatre Arts
Health, Phys. Ed.,
Sports Studies
Nutritional Sciences Urban Studies
Hebraic Studies Occupational Education Visual Arts
History Oriental Lang. & Area Studies Women's Studies

Related Career Options
     
Academic Dean District Supervisor Occupational Therapist
Admissions Counselor Educational Consultant Patient Services Representative
Affirmative Action Coordinator Educational Program Coordinator Peace Corps Worker
Agency Director EEO Representative Personnel Recruiter
Air Traffic Controller Employee Welfare Manager Physical Therapist
Announcer Employment Interviewer Podiatrist
Arbitrator Family Therapist Probation Officer
Assignment Editor Foreign Service Officer Professor/Teacher
Attorney Gerontologist Program Development Specialist
Auditor Government Agency Administrator Public Health Advisor
Benefits Consultant Guidance Counselor Public Information Officer
Case Management Specialist Historian Public Service Official
Caseworker Hospice Specialist Psychologist
Child Welfare Worker Hospital Administrator Real Estate Appraiser
Claim Examiner Human Resources Specialist Recreation Leader
Clergy Member Import-Export Agent Religious Leader
Coach Interpreter Research Assistant
Community Action Specialist Librarian School Superintendent
Community Health Coordinator Loan Officer Social Worker
Conflict Resolution Specialist Managed Care Coordinator Sociologist
Consumer Advocate Manager Speech Pathologist
Counselor Medical Record Administrator Staff Training Coordinator
Customer Service Representative Multicultural Educator Supervisor
Customs Specialist Nonprofit Administrator Teacher
Dietician Nurse Travel Consultant
Disc Jockey Nursing Home Administrator Technical Support Specialist



After you finish reviewing college majors and career options that relate to the social type, go to the next section, "Gather Information," to learn more specific information about the options you might be considering.

Good luck!


 

Updated:  3/30/07

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