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.

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 
ArbitratorPublic AdministrationPolitical Science Department
Athletic TrainerManagement of Health and Fitness, Physical Education, Leadership & Management Health EducationSchool of Health and Human Performance
Broker Finance College of Business
Child Care WorkerEarly Childhood DevelopmentPsychology
City ManagerPolitical Science, Public AdministrationPolitical Science Department  
Correction OfficerCriminal JusticeCriminal Justice Department
CosmetologistCosmetologyTechnology and Applied Science
CounselorBehavior Analysis, General Psychology, Psychology/Grad PrepPsychology Department
Elementary School TeacherElementary EducationEducation Department
HistorianHistoryHistory Department
Licensed Practical Nurse Nursing Nursing Department
Loan OfficerFinanceCollege of Business
Parole OfficerCriminal JusticeCriminal Justice Department
Physical TherapistBiology/PhysiologyBiology Department
Police OfficerCriminal JusticeCriminal Justice Department
Psychiatric AidBehavior Analysis, General Psychology,PsychologyPsychology Department
Public AdministratorPolitical Science, Public AdministrationPolitical Science Department
Public Health EducatorManagement of Health and Fitness, Health EducationSchool of Health and Human Performance
Recreation LeaderOutdoor Recreation Leadership & ManagementSchool of Health and Human Performance
Registered NurseNursingNursing Department
School PsychologistPsychologyPsychology Department
Speech PathologistCommunication DisordersSpeech, Language, & Hearing Sciences
Social WorkerSocial WorkSociology/Social Work Department
TeacherElementary Education, Secondary, Mental Impairment Education, Emotional Impairment EducationEducation Department

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 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.