You May Be Social
If you are: friendly, helpful, idealistic, outgoing, understanding
If you can: teach/train others, express yourself clearly, lead a group discussion, mediate disputes, plan and supervise an activity, cooperate well with others
If you like to: work in groups, help people with problems, participate in meetings, do volunteer service, work with young people, play team sports
If you relate to the Social occupational type then your Michigan Career Pathway is most likely Human Services.
Careers in this path are related to economic, political and social systems. These include education, government, law and law enforcement, leisure and recreation, military, religion, child care, social services and personal services.
Based on Personality types developed by John Holland, Ph.D.
Explore These Possible Social Career Area
The Academic Programs referenced below are not necessarily the only programs offered by departments, but are meant to reflect the Career Areas referred to.
| Career Areas | Academic Programs Offered by NMU | Academic Department |
| Arbitrator | Public Administration | Political Science Department 208 Cohodas, 227-2019 |
| Athletic Trainer | Management of Health and Fitness, Physical Education, Leadership & Management Health Education | School of Health and Human Performance 201 PEIF, 227-2130 |
| Broker | Finance | College of Business 301 Cohodas, 227-2900 |
| Child Care Worker | Early Childhood Development | Psychology 131 Jacobetti, 227-2364 |
| City Manager | Political Science, Public Administration | Political Science Department 208 Cohodas, 227-2019 |
| Correction Officer | Criminal Justice | Criminal Justice Department 110 Gries, 227-2660 |
| Cosmetologist | Cosmetology | Technology and Applied Science 227 Jacobetti, 227-2067 |
| Counselor | Behavior Analysis, General Psychology, Psychology/Grad Prep | Psychology Department 346 Gries, 227-2935 |
| Elementary School Teacher | Elementary Education | Education Department 179 Whitman, 227-2728 |
| Historian | History | History Department 208 Cohodas, 227-2512 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Nursing | Nursing Department 2301 New Science Facility, 227-2019 |
| Loan Officer | Finance | College of Business 301 Cohodas, 227-2900 |
| Parole Officer | Criminal Justice | Criminal Justice Department 110 Gries, 227-2660 |
| Physical Therapist | Biology/Physiology | Biology Department 2001 New Science Facility, 227-2310 |
| Police Officer | Criminal Justice | Criminal Justice Department 110 Gries, 227-2660 |
| Psychiatric Aid | Behavior Analysis, General Psychology,Psychology | Psychology Department 346 Gries, 227-2935 |
| Public Administrator | Political Science, Public Administration | Political Science Department 208 Cohodas, 227-2019 |
| Public Health Educator | Management of Health and Fitness, Health Education | School of Health and Human Performance 201 PEIF, 227-2130 |
| Recreation Leader | Outdoor Recreation Leadership & Management | School of Health and Human Performance 201 PEIF, 227-2130 |
| Registered Nurse | Nursing | Nursing Department 2301 New Science Facility, 227-2019 |
| School Psychologist | Psychology | Psychology Department 346 Gries, 227-2935 |
| Speech Pathologist | Communication Disorders | Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences 1515 West Science, 227-2125 |
| Social Worker | Social Work | Sociology/Social Work Department 130 Gries, 227-2706 |
| Teacher | Elementary Education, Secondary, Mental Impairment Education, Emotional Impairment Education | Education Department 179 Whitman, 227-2728 |
Internships, Volunteer, and Job Possibilities
- Educational Institution
- Day Care Center
- Department of Social Services
- Government Agency
- Hospital
- Law Enforcement Agency
- Mental Health Agency
- Museum
- Nursing Home
- Physician's Office
- Speech & Hearing Clinic
- Summer Camp
- The Court System
- University Residence Hall
For more information contact Career Services at 227-2800.
Student Organizations
A listing of all NMU Student Organziations is available at The Hub, linked below. For more information, contact the Center for Student Enrichment.
The Academic & Career Advisement Center Staff, 3302 C.B. Hedgcock , 227-2971, can provide you with more information on careers and majors which match this occupation type, as well as the career planning process.