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Information Systems Technology
Areas
- Consulting
- Database administration
- Design/development
- Digital preservation and curation
- Information architecture
- IT administrator
- IT analyst
- IT trainer
- Management/operation
- Network administration
- Privacy regulation
- Programming
- Software design
- Systems analysis
- Technical support network
- Web development/maintenance
Employers
- Data processing centers
- Corporations
- Software and computer companies
- Financial firms
- Manufacturing firms
- Research centers
- Government
- Universities
- Consulting firms
Sample occupations
- Professionals involved in information systems help organizations with the storage, retrieval, and management of records or information and support information technology in an organization.
- Build a strong computer background in programming skills using several languages, various operating systems, database management, software, and networks.
- Increase employment opportunities through product-related certification or by earning Certified
- Computing Professional (CCP) status conferred by the Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals.
- Gain related experience through internships, co-ops or part-time employment.
- Develop excellent analytical, decision-making, and written and oral communication skills.
- Learn to work well with both technical and nontechnical staff.
Education
Areas
- Teaching
- Research
- Administration
- Admissions
- Financial aid
- Academic advising and student support services
- Development
- Alumni affairs
- International education and study abroad
- Residence life
- Student activities
- Orientation
- Leadership
- Greek life
- Multicultural affairs
- Library/information science
- Literacy
- English speakers of other languages (ESOL)
- GED preparation
- Tutoring
Employers
- Universities and colleges
- Academic support programs
- School and community libraries
- K-12 schools, public and private
- Head Start programs
- Private learning centers
- Test preparation organizations
- Adult education programs
- Museums
- Americorp VISTA
- Teach for America
- Peace Corps
- Language institutes, local and abroad
Sample occupations
- Earn a Ph.D. to teach and research at four-year institutions
- Obtain a master’s degree in student affairs, higher education administration, or library/ information science
- Fulfill requirements for certification if interested in K-12 teaching, which may involve a double major or a minor.
- Research alternative paths to teacher certification such as
- Teach for America and other similar programs
- Engage in campus leadership programs
- Join related professional associations as a student member
- Demonstrate applied competency in oral and written communication
- Secure strong recommendations from faculty and maintain a high grade point average.
- Conduct research with a faculty member or take an independent study class to develop research skills
Media and Arts
Areas
- Creative writing
- Freelance writing
- Copy writing
- Editing
- Museum work
- Arts programming
- Art sales
- Research and analysis
- Fundraising and development
Employers
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Broadcast media companies including television and movie industry
- Radio stations
- Foreign news agencies
- Trade, professional, or consumer publications
- Internet marketing sites
- Advertising agencies
- Publishing houses
- Large corporations
- Museums
- Galleries
- Organizations and centers devoted to the promotion of the arts
- Smithsonian Institution
- Self-employed, freelance
Sample occupations
- Take additional courses in journalism, communications, writing, and marketing
- Engage with the local arts community
- Pursue a relevant graduate degree such as museum studies
- Write for campus publications such as college newspapers, magazines, or newsletters
- Work at the campus radio or television station
- Create organizational or departmental social media campaigns
- Use your interests and communication skills to write about topics of interest for specific publications, (e.g., local sport magazines).
- Intern with a publishing house, magazine, radio, or television station
- Create a portfolio of writing samples, especially those that have been published
- Seek opportunities for recognition and networking through writing contests and freelance writing submissions
- Become familiar with the proposal and submission process involved in freelance writing
Advocacy
Areas
- Domestic and international Advocacy
- Humanitarian services
- Economic, Community, Housing Development
- Disaster/disease Relief
- HIV/AIDS Advocacy
- Policy development
- Program administration
- Education
- Volunteer coordination
- Grant writing
- Fundraising/development
Employers
- Community action agencies
- Nonprofit organizations
- Private voluntary organizations
- Faith based organizations
- International aid and relief organizations
- Non-governmental Organizations
- Federal government agencies with an international focus, (e.g., Peace Corps, USAID) or community assistance focus, (e.g., Americorps)
- State and local government agencies
- Research organizations
Sample occupations
- Engage in extensive volunteer work
- Participate in service learning experiences
- Take additional courses in critical theories, global studies, or other relevant areas
- Develop proficiency in a second or third language
- Learn how to motivate individuals and groups through on-campus leadership positions
- Demonstrate applied competency in research, grant writing, communication, and organizational skills'
- Develop and demonstrate global and intercultural fluency
User Experience
Areas
- Assessment
- Human computer interaction
- Human factors
- Information architecture
- Research
- Taxonomist
- Technical writing
- Usability engineer
- Usability testing
- User experience design
- User interfaces
- Web design/development
Employers
- Software and computer companies
- Media corporations
- Government agencies
- Universities
- Libraries
- Web design firms
- Marketing and advertising agencies
Sample occupations
- User experience professionals typically work to improve design and development of information systems and to measure and evaluate the usability of products and applications.
- Build a strong background in web design, programming, and in research methods and data analysis.
- Develop excellent computer and communication skills.
- Develop excellent research, writing, and organizational skills.
- Learn to work well with both technical and non-technical staff.
General information and strategies
- Obtain a broad knowledge of current affairs, history, literature, and the arts.
- Gain the ability to communicate in writing and orally with individuals and groups, and all levels of personnel.
- The ability to use technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills is beneficial.
- Focus on the understanding of digital formats for text and images and database management, and skill with HTML5, Drupal.
- Developing educational web sites for diverse audiences, including those with disabilities can be impressive to potential employers.
- Become familiar with graphic design requirements for print and digital products.
- Learn general multimedia content generation and editing experience.
- Try seeking experience in engaging online communities and finding niche markets for targeted social media outreach.