You May Be Investigative

If you are: inquisitive, analytical, scientific, observant, precise, independent, cautious, curious

If you can: solve math problems, understand physics theories, interpret formulas, think abstractly, perform experiments

If you like to: explore ideas, use computers, work independently, read scientific or technical magazines, analyze data, take science courses

If you relate to the Investigative occupational type then your Michigan Career Pathway is most likely Natural Resources and Agri-Science and/or Health Sciences.

Careers in this path are related to agriculture, the environment and natural resources. These include agricultural sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, fisheries, forestry, horticulture and wildlife.

Based on Personality types developed by John Holland, Ph.D.

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 
BiologistBiology, Botany, EcologyBiology Department
BotanistBiology, Botany, EcologyBiology Department
Chemical EngineerChemistry, BiochemistryChemistry Department
ChemistChemistry, Biochemistry, Water ScienceChemistry Department
Clinical Laboratory ScientistClinical Laboratory Sciences, Clinical Laboratory TechnicianClinical Laboratory Science Department
DentistPre-DentistryChemistry Department
EconomistEconomicsEconomics Department
Experimental PsychologistPsychology/Grad PrepPsychology Department
GeographerEnvironmental Conservation, Human GeographyGeography Department
MathematicianMathematics, Computational MathematicsMath and Computer Science Department
PharmacistPre-PharmacyChemistry Department
PhysicianPre-Medicine, PhysiologyChemistry Department
PhysicistPhysicsPhysics Department
SociologistSociology, Applied SociologySociology/Social Work Department
Soil Conservation TechnicianEnvironmental Conservation, Human GeographyGeography Department
Technical WriterWritingEnglish Department
VeterinarianZoology, Pre-VeterinaryBiology Department
Science Technologist Science Technician, Science Technologist Clinical Laboratory Science Department
ZoologistZoologyBiology Department

Internships, Volunteer, and Job Possibilities

  • Counseling Center
  • Engineering Firm
  • Government Agency
  • Hospital
  • Michigan DNR
  • Pharmaceutical Firm
  • Physician's Office
  • Scientific Publication
  • US Fish and Wildlife Service
  • Veterinary Clinic

For more information contact Career Services at 906-227-2800.

Student Organizations

A listing of all NMU Student Organizations is available at The Hub, linked below. For more information, contact the Center for Student Enrichment.

The Hub

The Student Success Department staff, 3302 C.B. Hedgcock, 906- 227-2971, can provide you with more information on careers and majors which match this occupation type, as well as the career planning process.