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 explore.
| Related Rutgers University Majors |
| Africana Studies | History | Nutritional Sciences |
| American Studies | History/Political Science | Philosophy |
Chinese/French/German
| Jewish Studies | Physician Assistant |
| Classics | Labor Studies | Political Science |
| Criminal Justice | Latino & Hispanic Caribbean Studies | Planning & Public Policy |
| East Asian Languages | Management | Psychology |
| Education | Marketing | Religion |
| European Studies | Medical Technology | Social Work |
| Finance | Middle Eastern Studies | Theatre Arts |
| Food Science | Nursing | Visual Arts |
Italian/ Portuguese/Russian/
Spanish | | Women's & Gender Studies |
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| 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!
