Post-secondary Program Exploration
COLLEGE MAJOR/DEGREE PROGRAM/
TRAINING PROGRAM EXPLORATION
You have completed the Career Exploration section.
You used web sites to research careers.
You have gathered a wealth of knowledge about yourself and careers.
Next, you will -
Match RIASEC/ Holland Codes to training programs
Perform research to identify potential training programs
Use training program search web site to find potential training programs
Holland Codes & Degree/Training Programs
You have matched Careers to your RIASEC Codes.
You know that all Careers are in one of the six RIASEC Codes.
RIASEC Codes can also be matched to degree/ training programs.
Here is an example of Holland Codes and college majors.
Realistic
Animal Science
Computer Engineering
Electronics
Equestrian/ Equine Studies
Forestry
Graphic Design
Mechanics
Technology
Investigative
Aerospace Studies
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Engineering and Technology
Environmental Studies
Geology
Gerontology
Mathematics and Statistics
Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
Artistic
Architecture
Classics
Dance Therapy
Fine Art
Music
Philosophy
Russian
Theater Arts
Social
Arts Management
Asian Studies
Dental Hygiene
Education
Exercise Science
Humanities
Latin American Studies
Nursing
Enterprising
Art History
Business Administration
Communication
Hotel and Restaurant Management
History
Political Science
Public Policy
Sports and Fitness Management
Conventional
Accounting
Administrative Professional
Business Communications
Flight Operations
Information Processing Technician
Legal Secretary
Medical Coding and Billing
Medical Office Management
Explore Careers & College Majors Tools
Explore Careers and College Majors has a What Can I DO If I Majored In tool! …
In the Explore Careers and College Majors, there is a What Can I DO If I Majored In section. In the What Can I DO If I Majored In section, you will see information about some of the following college majors –
Agriculture and Related Sciences
Architecture
Area, Ethnic and Gender Studies
Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business, Management and Marketing
Citizenship Activities.
Communication and Journalism
Communication Technology
Computer and Information Sciences
Construction Trades
Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services
Education
Engineering
Engineering Technologies
English Language and Literature
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Foreign Languages, Literature, and Linguistics
History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Interdisciplinary Studies
In the What Can I DO If I Majored In section, click the desired major.
As an example, if you click on Education -
Related Majors section appears.
Then, you go down the list until you find the right major.
You can save or print the college major information.
Here is another Explore Careers and College Majors College Search tool …
Go back to the College Tool.
Click on the desired major.
Filter Colleges by Your Preferences
From the list of detailed factors, get the information about institutions that match your choices.
For example:
College Name City University of Seattle
Location Seattle, WA
Degree of Selectivity Open Admission Policy
The Explore Careers and College Majors gives you the option to save your favorite degree or training program.
Other RIASEC/Holland Codes & Degree/ Training Program Search Resources
Different college major search web sites have information on the relationship between RIASEC/Holland Codes, careers and Degree/ Training Programs.
Rogue Community College has a career assessment, RIASEC/Holland Codes descriptions, career information, and college major lists.
Training Program Summary Sheet
Use the training program/ college major web sites to complete the Training Program Summary Sheet.
Download the Training Program Summary Sheet.
Enter in the following information -
Careers
Title of Training Program
RIASEC/ Holland Codes
Are you still interested in that training program? (YES or NO)