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Maybe not.](https://www.drkit.org/friends-at-work-maybe-not/) - Things have changed in the workplace: People no longer have friends at work like they used to. Maybe it’s because people are working from home a lot these days—at least, since the pandemic. But many employees say friendships at work are just not that important anymore. You’ve probably heard some of your older family members - [Do Introverts Want to Keep Working at Home?](https://www.drkit.org/do-introverts-want-to-keep-working-at-home/) - How do you think most employees feel about returning to the office? Wouldn’t you say that the extroverts--the outgoing, talkative ones--must be eager to get back to the office, and the introverts--the quieter, loner-type people-- must be dreading going back? Not true! The Myers-Briggs Co., the company that is famous for the MBTI personality test, - [Who needs reskilling or upskilling?](https://www.drkit.org/who-needs-reskilling-or-upskilling/) - The short answer to the question of who needs reskilling or upskilling is anyone who is getting into or staying in the job market—that’s pretty much all working people. Reskilling means upgrading the hard skills—the skills of how to complete the precise tasks of the position you want, the how-to skills—keeping them current, consistent with - [A dynamic duo: Bachelor’s degrees and certifications](https://www.drkit.org/a-dynamic-duo-bachelors-degrees-and-certifications/) - Word on the higher education street is that we soon should see an uptick of industry-specific certifications embedded into many Bachelor’s degree programs. A group of nationally recognized higher ed organizations teamed with Workcred in recent months to look for good examples of training and certifications commonly preferred in business and industry built into bachelor’s - [Surprise Interview Questions: How to answer them](https://www.drkit.org/surprise-interview-questions-how-to-answer-them/) - Most of you know to expect certain questions to be asked in job interviews, questions you can and should be prepared for—I’ve talked about those before. But, expect to be asked at least one surprise question, like the ones that big-tech are famous for, as reported by Judith Humphrey in the Chicago Tribune. Like “How - [Are graduates of elite colleges worth the money it takes to hire them?](https://www.drkit.org/are-graduates-of-elite-colleges-worth-the-money-it-takes-to-hire-them/) - Many hiring organizations default to interviewing only graduates from the most prestigious universities because, when sifting through thousands of resumes, it’s easier to assume that the best universities produce the best employees. Is that hypothesis true? Four researchers (Taras, Shah, Gunkel, and Tavoletti) recently reported in the Harvard Business Review that for elite grads, job performance is only slightly - [A good cultural fit is important.](https://www.drkit.org/a-good-cultural-fit-is-important/) - Think about a job you’ve had recently: Did you feel like you fit the culture you were working in? What is “the culture” anyway? First, a personal story. When I was interviewing with an unfamiliar company in the video-publishing business, do you know what were the first three things I noticed while touring the facility? - [Social Media and Hiring: What you need to know](https://www.drkit.org/social-media-and-hiring-what-you-need-to-know/) - Here are some statistics from a recent poll by Express Employment Professionals: Over 70% of the people who do the hiring for companies say that looking at job candidates’ social media profiles can help them hire the best people for the jobs. Most report that about half of the time they review profiles, they find - [Now is a good time to think about your career](https://www.drkit.org/now-is-a-good-time-to-think-about-your-career/) - You may be working your head off, completing your classes online like most students during this pandemic; and you’re also spending time on social media, making sense of the world and distracting yourself. Even though everything seems a little upside-down right now, this is a great time to give your career some serious thought. Look - [Millennials may be in trouble](https://www.drkit.org/millennials-may-be-in-trouble/) - No matter your age, most everyone is struggling to some extent with the effects of the pandemic. But the Millennials are suffering the most. They secured their first jobs out of school during a recession that was the worst since the Great Depression. Unemployment was high, and it was hard to find a good job - [Federal government is looking for skills, not necessarily degrees](https://www.drkit.org/federal-government-is-looking-for-skills-not-necessarily-degrees/) - There has been a longstanding debate about what college is for: to educate students with a wide range of courses grounded in the arts and humanities or to prepare graduates for work. At least for right now, the winner has been declared. With Pandemic-related unemployment numbers at high levels, the federal government is now looking - [Manufacturing could be your choice](https://www.drkit.org/manufacturing-could-be-your-choice/) - Lots of changes have been made in manufacturing in the past few decades, with some companies moving their operations to foreign countries to reduce cost. As more manufacturing is being brought home, even bigger changes are occurring because of advanced technology. Now more than 40% of manufacturing jobs require either a 2- or 4-year college - [Adaptability is important](https://www.drkit.org/adaptability-is-important/) - Quint Studer, a business leader and philanthropist who founded the Studer Community Institute, recently wrote an article in the Pensacola News Journal that seems to sum up most of the encouraging ideas that commencement speakers are giving to graduating classes around the world. Here are some of his thoughts: No matter whether you’re just graduating, - [Underemployment can happen to young college grads](https://www.drkit.org/underemployment-can-happen-to-young-college-grads/) - You could probably guess that unemployment is a little higher for new college grads than for older ones; it’s to be expected to take some time to find the right job after graduation from college or trade school. But here’s something you might not have thought about: Underemployment, meaning that you may have to work - [Feeling lonely at work](https://www.drkit.org/feeling-lonely-at-work/) - You may be shocked to hear that in a study done by Cigna health care well over 60% of employees from 18 to 37 years of age say that they feel lonely at work; the older crowd seldom reports this reaction—and these data were collected before the pandemic. Even having a good friend at work - [Tesla boss looks for abilities, not degrees](https://www.drkit.org/tesla-boss-looks-for-abilities-not-degrees/) - In a recent tweet Elan Musk, head of Tesla, said something that you may find shocking: That, in looking to hire people to be on his Artificial Intelligence work team, he doesn’t care what degree you have or even if you graduated from high school! How can that be? You’d think he’d want only PhDs - [Prepare for a virtual interview](https://www.drkit.org/prepare-for-a-virtual-interview/) - If you’ll be looking for a job—either as a new grad or as a continuing student with or without classes this summer—get ready now to do your best in a virtual interview--the meeting likely will be online. Robert Channick of the Chicago Tribune has some really good suggestions on how to prepare, some of which - [Dealing with stress](https://www.drkit.org/dealing-with-stress/) - Is your stress getting in the way of moving forward in this upside-down world? The isolation is wearing thin for many of us. Are you finding that, instead of using your time wisely, as you might have done the first couple of days, you’re struggling to stay focused? You may feel that you’ve just gotten - [Showing off your soft skills](https://www.drkit.org/showing-off-your-soft-skills/) - Once you’ve developed your soft skills, how can you show prospective employers what you’ve got? Here are some ideas: Do some homework and find out about the company, thinking of questions that you might want to ask about their mission and the work they do. Starting with your very first contact, be pleasant and cooperative. - [Gaining the soft skills that you need](https://www.drkit.org/gaining-the-soft-skills-that-you-need/) - I’ve talked before about the importance of having the soft skills needed to be successful in your career. And you may be wondering, first, how to learn these skills, and secondly, how to demonstrate that you have them. Here’s what I suggest: You know how your folks have pushed every summer or school year for - [Nothing feels quite right!](https://www.drkit.org/nothing-feels-quite-right/) - The world seems to have changed all of a sudden, and nothing feels quite right. Do you know what? We’re all feeling this—we’re in this together. There may be a little consolation in knowing that right here and right now will be one of those flash-bulb moments in life that you will talk about later, - [Job prospects are looking good!](https://www.drkit.org/job-prospects-are-looking-good/) - Are you worried that after you complete your education and training for your new career you won’t be able to find a job? Not to worry, at least, according to the people who are doing the hiring! Here are some statistics from a major survey done by the Express Employment Professionals. It has been, and - [Which is more important - Values or Dollars?](https://www.drkit.org/which-is-more-important-values-or-dollars/) - Here’s something that LinkedIn research has found: 86% of younger employees—those born between 1981 and 1996 (Millennials)—would choose a company whose values aligned with their own values instead of a company that would pay them more money. In fact, they even would quit a higher paying job for one with a culture they agreed with. - [The soft skills of ethics](https://www.drkit.org/the-soft-skills-of-ethics/) - We’ve talked about soft skills in the past—the soft skills of problem-solving, communications, showing empathy, etc.—and their importance. Well, here’s a soft skill that you might not have thought of: practicing good ethics . . . ethics in decision-making, managing, working with others, and in just about any human situation you can think of. That - [Change yourself, not others!](https://www.drkit.org/change-yourself-not-others/) - I was reminded recently of a rule of thumb that I have explained to my psych and business students over the years: You can’t really change other people, but you can change yourself. Let me explain. Let’s say that you’re a member of a study group in your psychology class, either working on a special - [Liberal Arts earnings...40 years later](https://www.drkit.org/liberal-arts-earnings-40-years-later/) - Recent findings from a study conducted by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce sound pretty important, at least on the surface: Liberal arts majors who graduated from Liberal Arts colleges had higher overall earnings (25% higher) than non-liberal arts grads 40 years after completing their degrees. Sure, their earnings 10 years after - [Advice for students going to graduate school in the social sciences](https://www.drkit.org/advice-for-students-going-to-graduate-school-in-the-social-sciences/) - If grad school in one of the social sciences--psychology, sociology, anthropology, or archaeology—is for you, here are a few things to consider to get ready for your future studies. Master’s programs in the social sciences prepare you for some kind of professional career—counseling, social work, HR, forensics, etc. Jessica Costello, writing for the Association for - [Women: Want to earn more money? Consider a career in trucking?](https://www.drkit.org/women-want-to-earn-more-money-consider-a-career-in-trucking/) - Some women are getting a whole new lease on life by going into trucking careers. Why not earn more money while experiencing an “extended camping trip” as one female over-the-road trucker described her new job in an article in the Wall Street Journal? Some female drivers are choosing to do the light truck delivery jobs - [IT workers need soft skills, too!](https://www.drkit.org/it-workers-need-soft-skills-too/) - You may not remember this, but there was a time when IT functions were very separate from other things going on in an office—maybe because computers were huge and kept in refrigerated rooms. But, no more. Now tech staff are working right along with—actually collaborating with--other business employees to produce the most creative result possible. - [What if you are asked about salary in an interview?](https://www.drkit.org/what-if-you-are-asked-about-salary-in-an-interview/) - What if, in a job interview, you’re asked “How much do you expect to earn?” Sounds pretty straight forward, doesn’t it? But, it’s really a tricky question. Here’s the advice I’ve given my students over the years: Avoid answering the salary question until you’re in a stronger bargaining position—like when they’ve offered you the job. - [Should you take your status symbol to a job interview?](https://www.drkit.org/should-you-take-your-status-symbol-to-a-job-interview/) - Let’s say you have a new Gucci bag or a cool expensive tee shirt with a recognizable logo. We all know the importance of looking good, dressing neatly and appropriately for a job interview. But, should you wear that status tee shirt or carry your Gucci bag, thinking those things would impress the interviewer? Well, - [Is college debt worth it?](https://www.drkit.org/is-college-debt-worth-it/) - As predicted by researchers 40 years ago full-time employees in companies slowly but surely are being replaced by freelancers—people who are contract employees working full- or part-time, often for numerous employers at the same time. And here’s an important finding of the survey “Freelancing in America 2018”: Most freelancers report that they have gotten work, - [What you should never do in a job interview!](https://www.drkit.org/what-you-should-never-do-in-a-job-interview/) - Given the results of a survey done by “Refresh Leadership” on inappropriate candidate behaviors seen by job interviewers, here are things NOT to do during job interviews, organized starting with the most common occurrences: Don’t arrive late for the interview. Consider arriving 15 minutes early, even if you have to hang around in your car - [Many future careers don't even exist yet!](https://www.drkit.org/many-future-careers-dont-even-exist-yet/) - Have you heard that Dell Industries, in a report last year, said that 85% of the jobs that will be available 12 years from now don’t even exist yet? Wow! What does that mean for all the college courses and training that you’re planning to take to prepare for the future? Well, it means that - [Have you considered a career in the trades?](https://www.drkit.org/have-you-considered-a-career-in-the-trades/) - It has taken 40-50 years to get here, but there’s a big shortage of skilled workers that’s getting worse by the day, as reported in Chief Learning Officer. What does this mean? It means that as more and more Baby Boomers retire, more skilled trade jobs—blue collar jobs—are going unfilled because of the lack of - [Finding a job may be easier!](https://www.drkit.org/finding-a-job-may-be-easier/) - Two things are affecting job prospects for new grads recently, and both are big. More Baby Boomers—people that may be your grandparents’ ages—are retiring this year, plus it’s expected that employers, at least in the US, will increase their hiring of new grads by about 11% over last year. Job prospects should be as good - [If you are graduating from college, you need a financial plan now!](https://www.drkit.org/if-you-are-graduating-from-college-you-need-a-financial-plan/) - If you’ve just graduated from college or your tech program and either have or are close to that first job, know what you’ll need right away? No, not a new car, even though you probably deserve one! You’ll need a realistic plan for handling your finances as you forge ahead. And you need to write - [Improving your performance using mindfulness](https://www.drkit.org/improving-your-performance-using-mindfulness/) - If you want to do a better job on taking a test, interviewing for a job, or focusing on the paper that’s due, do what the Chicago Cubs do: Practice mindfulness. The team has a new kind of coach in addition to all the regular ones: a mindfulness coach, as reported in the Chicago Tribune. - [Here's an important skill that you may not have!](https://www.drkit.org/heres-an-important-skill-that-you-may-not-have/) - Do you know what skill employers don’t see in young job applicants today? Communication skills. What? How can that be? You may think that, just because you and your friends spend most of your time texting and responding on social media, you know how to communicate. This may not be the kind of communication that - [How important is communication in the workplace?](https://www.drkit.org/how-important-is-communication-in-the-workplace/) - Preparing for and getting that good job is high on your list of priorities right now. But it doesn’t hurt to look ahead to keeping that job once you get it. Preparing to keep a job is as much a part of preparing for a career as learning the skills of the trade! Here’s one - [College graduates better be ready! Good news/Bad news](https://www.drkit.org/college-graduates-better-be-ready-good-news-bad-news/) - And here it is. The good news first: Entry level work in today’s world no longer has all the routine tasks that first jobs used to have. New employees are now expected to hit the ground running—communicate directly with customers, analyze data to strategize, manage a team of co-workers, make presentations. That’s good news, right!? - [Should I take courses during the summer?](https://www.drkit.org/should-i-take-courses-during-the-summer/) - Would you consider taking courses in the summer while in college? Why not? You may even be able to start the summer before going away to college, immediately after your high school graduation. An article in the Chicago Tribune discusses how taking summer courses can actually save students time and money. Courses are typically offered - [The Trades are looking for women!](https://www.drkit.org/the-trades-are-looking-for-women/) - Why are more companies looking for women for blue collar jobs like truck drivers, electricians, constructions workers, mechanics, and more? Because they need them! Sarah Chaney and Eric Morath report in the Wall Street Journal that, with the current tight job market, the pool of men willing to work in the trades isn’t big enough - [Does it really matter where you go to college?](https://www.drkit.org/does-it-really-matter-where-you-go-to-college/) - Ten CEOs of various Chicago businesses were recently interviewed by journalists for the Chicago Tribune about whether or not they think it really matters what school you choose for your Bachelor’s degree. Nine out of 10 of the CEOs said that it doesn’t matter how prestigious your first college is—that what you make of your - [Should you learn a trade instead of going to college?](https://www.drkit.org/should-you-learn-a-trade-instead-of-going-to-college/) - Your folks and friends may be pushing you toward college or finishing a degree, but would it be just as good to go into one of the trades instead? Tim Carter, a syndicated writer and home improvement expert, recently said “Yes” to that question in an article in the Chicago Tribune recently. And he points - [What is the FAFSA?](https://www.drkit.org/what-is-the-fafsa/) - What is the FAFSA? Who should complete the FAFSA? Don't miss out on getting free money that can help you to go to school! All high school seniors and their parents should watch this. You may not be considering going to college, but would you go if you could go for free? Watch this one - [Do you need a large student loan to go to college?](https://www.drkit.org/do-you-need-a-large-student-loan-to-go-to-college/) - Not necessarily! Clark Howard, an author and consumer expert, discusses various ways that students can pay for college without running up huge amounts of student loan debt. One thing to consider is which school you will attend. Does it make sense to go to a school that is going to cost more? Maybe not! If - [Which career path should I choose?](https://www.drkit.org/which-career-path-should-i-choose/) - Are you having concerns about whether or not your chosen career path will lead to a job when the time comes? If you have concerns, you’re not alone. A Strada-Gallup poll conducted in 2017, said that only one-third of the 32,500 students in the survey believed that they would have the knowledge, skills, and abilities - [Should I take risks? YES!](https://www.drkit.org/should-i-take-some-risks-yes/) - WAIT….WHAT DID YOU SAY? You heard me! Maybe you aren’t taking enough risks in life. Are you always playing it safe, attempting only tasks that you are relatively sure that you can achieve? Do you think this is going to help you get ahead? Going along with what David McClelland (a 70’s psych guy) might - [Should Artificial Intelligence affect your career choice?](https://www.drkit.org/should-artificial-intelligence-affect-your-career-choice/) - Do you know what A.I. means? It’s Artificial Intelligence, and IBM Chair and CEO, Ginni Rometty, reported in an interview on Wall Street Week that A.I. has the potential to bring about big changes in the job market going forward. Artificial Intelligence can already assist doctors making diagnoses and treatment plans in countries where there - [Which is better, a two or four year college degree?](https://www.drkit.org/which-is-better-a-two-or-four-year-college-degree/) - So which is better, a two or four-year college degree? 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Levin, Chairman, Levin Papantonio](https://www.drkit.org/ceo-advice/fredric-g-levin-chairman-levin-papantonio/) - https://youtu.be/5GAMQR9dDE4 Watch this video to hear the following information: Advice on choosing a career path What graduates need to know that they may not learn in college What they would have done differently Advice about long-term career success - [Mark Faulkner, President/CEO, Baptist Health Care](https://www.drkit.org/ceo-advice/mark-faulkner-president-ceo-baptist-health-care/) - https://youtu.be/qIVEpYoI5UE Watch this video to hear the following information: Advice on choosing a career path What graduates need to know that they may not learn in college What they would have done differently Advice about long-term career success - [Judith A. Bense, PhD, Former President, University of West Florida](https://www.drkit.org/ceo-advice/judith-a-bense-phd-former-president-university-of-west-florida/) - https://youtu.be/pt8Cl92z0ic Watch this video to hear the following information: Advice on choosing a career path What graduates need to know that they may not learn in college What they would have done differently Advice about long-term career success - [All Career Videos](https://www.drkit.org/career-videos/) - Employees in different professions were asked the following questions: Describe your typical day. What are the qualifications required for this job? What are the best and worst parts of this job? What final advice do you have for someone interested in this line of work? Click on each career to hear their answers! Send me - [Four Easy Steps in Picking Your Career!](https://www.drkit.org/career-quiz/) - 1. Start by taking the quiz! (Then come back to this page.) Click on below to take the quiz. Be honest! 2. Consider Your Skills and Personality What are you good at? Develop a list of 10 of your strengths. Ask your friends and family for feedback, too! You don't need to have the skills - [Parenting Videos](https://www.drkit.org/parenting/) - Experts in childhood-related careers provide advice related to children in various school aged groups, including: preschool, elementary, middle, and high school. Click on the appropriate category to see the lists of videos available. Advice for parents of a High School Student (LINK) Advice for parents of a Middle School Student (LINK) Advice for parents of an Elementary School Student - [Contact](https://www.drkit.org/contact/) - * Indicates a required field. First Name*Last Name*Email*Message - [Do you want to be a Mom?](https://www.drkit.org/moms/) - https://youtu.be/mpHfLI4uD5I The Mom in the video discusses the following: -A typical day -Qualifications for the job -Best and worst parts of the job -Advice for someone interested in this line of work - [Do you want to be a Dad?](https://www.drkit.org/dads/) - https://youtu.be/Rs-n-W4APqw The Dad in the video discusses the following: -A typical day -Qualifications for the job -Best and worst parts of the job -Advice for someone interested in this line of work - [Beverly](https://www.drkit.org/volunteer/american-cancer-society/volunteer/) - Watch this video to get answers to these questions: Why are you a volunteer at the American Cancer Society? What do you do as a volunteer? What advice do you have for others who are considering volunteering? How has volunteering helped you? - [Shorties](https://www.drkit.org/shorties/) - A "shorty" is a one-minute (or so) version of a Career Video. This list should grow very quickly! These are perfect for younger students or anyone who wants to take a quick look at a career before watching the full length video. - [Volunteer Opportunities](https://www.drkit.org/volunteer/) - Watch employees in organizations that accept students as volunteers discuss: the work volunteers can do the benefits students receive by volunteering the steps a student should take to volunteer - [Why should you volunteer?](https://www.drkit.org/volunteer/why-should-you-volunteer/) - Why should you volunteer...to STAND OUT IN YOUR JOB SEARCH! https://youtu.be/dq85LEof4gY Watch the former President/CEO of the United Way of Escambia County, Andrea Farage, discuss the benefits of volunteering. - [Historical Society](https://www.drkit.org/volunteer/historical-society/) - https://youtu.be/QYALKVS-s70 Watch this video to get answers to these questions: Why are you a volunteer at a Historical Society? What do you do as a volunteer? What advice do you have for others who are considering volunteering? How has volunteering helped you? - [Habitat for Humanity](https://www.drkit.org/volunteer/habitat-for-humanity/) - Helping low income families https://youtu.be/DKr_BW47jxY Watch this video to get answers to these questions: What do volunteers at Habitat for Humanity do? What benefits do students receive by volunteering? What steps should a student take to volunteer? - [The Humane Society](https://www.drkit.org/volunteer/the-humane-society/) - Helping animals in need https://youtu.be/JVfR3afFxfc Watch this video to get answers to these questions: What do volunteers at The Humane Society do? What benefits do students receive by volunteering? What steps should a student take to volunteer? - [Help/Crisis Line](https://www.drkit.org/volunteer/help-crisis-line/) - Helping people in crisis https://youtu.be/nugsE1X6NwE Watch this video to get answers to these questions: Why are you a volunteer at a Help/Crisis line? What do you do as a volunteer? What advice do you have for others who are considering volunteering? How has volunteering helped you? - [The Salvation Army](https://www.drkit.org/volunteer/the-salvation-army/) - Helping to provide hope to those in need https://youtu.be/40nSmbYSi2s Watch this video to get answers to these questions: What do volunteers at The Salvation Army do? What benefits do students receive by volunteering? What steps should a student take to volunteer? - [CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)](https://www.drkit.org/volunteer/cert-community-emergency-response-team/) - Getting ready for disasters https://youtu.be/xqoIdu-v3Ig Watch this video to get answers to these questions: What do volunteers for a CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) do? What benefits do students receive by volunteering? What steps should a student take to volunteer? - [Hospice](https://www.drkit.org/volunteer/hospice/) - Helping patients in hospice care https://youtu.be/TNnpk-dXq4A Watch this video to get answers to these questions: What do volunteers in a Hospice setting do? What benefits do students receive by volunteering? What steps should a student take to volunteer? - [Big Brothers Big Sisters](https://www.drkit.org/volunteer/big-brothers-big-sisters/) - Helping children facing adversity https://youtu.be/NqiWYfEGndY Watch this video to get answers to these questions: What do volunteers at Big Brothers Big Sisters do? What benefits do students receive by volunteering? What steps should a student take to volunteer? - [Karla](https://www.drkit.org/volunteer/food-bank/volunteer/) - Watch this video to get answers to these questions: Why are you a volunteer at a Food Bank? What do you do as a volunteer? What advice do you have for others who are considering volunteering? How has volunteering helped you? - [Food Bank](https://www.drkit.org/volunteer/food-bank/) - Helping people who need food - [Justin](https://www.drkit.org/volunteer/ronald-mcdonald-house/volunteer/) - Watch this video to get answers to these questions: Why are you a volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House? What do you do as a volunteer? What advice do you have for others who are considering volunteering? How has volunteering helped you? - [Ronald McDonald House](https://www.drkit.org/volunteer/ronald-mcdonald-house/) - Helping families experiencing medical crises https://youtu.be/wKbii8NNlAk Watch this video to get answers to these questions: What do volunteers at the Ronald McDonald House do? What benefits do students receive by volunteering? What steps should a student take to volunteer? - [American Cancer Society](https://www.drkit.org/volunteer/american-cancer-society/) - Helping people with cancer https://youtu.be/cGJCvKJkd9I Watch this video to get answers to these questions: What do volunteers at the American Cancer Society do? What benefits do students receive by volunteering? What steps should a student take to volunteer? - [Ask Dr. Kit](https://www.drkit.org/ask-dr-kit/) - Hi Guys! Do you have any questions for me? I'm happy to try to help you in whatever way I can? Feel free to ask me about careers, going to college, being successful in school, or anything else like that. Of course, I probably won't be able to answer all of your questions, but I ## Careers - [Accountant](https://www.drkit.org/accountant/) - An accountant performs a variety of duties for clients including journal entries, account reconciliations, preparing financial statements, and any other financial-related work that needs to be done for an organization. - [Art Teacher (Elementary School)](https://www.drkit.org/elementary-school-art-teacher/) - An elementary school teacher plans and delivers lessons to children in kindergarten through the 4th or 5th grade. - [Special Education Teacher](https://www.drkit.org/special-education-teacher/) - A special education teacher teaches students who have some type of disability (learning, mental, emotional, or physical). - [Living History Coordinator](https://www.drkit.org/living-history-coordinator/) - A museum educator may do various things in a museum. The educator featured in the video, Ryan, oversees a living history program where people dress up as they did in the past to demonstrate skills, crafts, and trades seen during that time period. - [Preschool Teacher](https://www.drkit.org/preschool-teacher/) - Preschool teachers teach reading, writing, science, and other topics to children who are 5 years old and not yet in kindergarten. - [Librarian](https://www.drkit.org/librarian/) - Librarians help people to conduct research and find information within a library. - [Superintendent](https://www.drkit.org/superintendent/) - A superintendent oversees everything that has to do with a school system. He/she is basically the CEO of an entire school system. - [Quality Manager (Aviation)](https://www.drkit.org/quality-manager-aviation/) - A quality manager in aviation is responsible for monitoring the quality of the aviation parts that are repaired to make sure they are safe for use. Jason, as seen in the video, manages the various aviation inspectors. - [Quality Control Inspector (Aviation)](https://www.drkit.org/quality-control-inspector-aviation/) - A quality control inspector in aviation is responsible for monitoring the quality of the work completed by aviation mechanics. - [Air Traffic Controller](https://www.drkit.org/air-traffic-controller/) - Air traffic controllers use specialized equipment to monitor and stay in contact with airplanes so they maintain safe distances from each other. - [Helicopter Pilot (Firefighter)](https://www.drkit.org/helicopter-pilot-firefighter/) - Some helicopter pilots actually use helicopters to fight fires! - [Helicopter Pilot](https://www.drkit.org/helicopter-pilot/) - Helicopter pilots fly for various reasons including transporting people (including patients), taking people on tours, flying for various law enforcement functions, fighting fires, among other reasons. - [Commercial Pilot](https://www.drkit.org/commercial-pilot/) - Commercial pilots navigate and fly airplanes that transport people around the world. - [Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)](https://www.drkit.org/maintenance-technician-mechanical/) - Maintenance Technicians maintain and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery, such as conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment. The Maintenance Technician featured on this page deals with mechanical systems. - [Physician (Doctor - Cardiologist)](https://www.drkit.org/physician-doctor-cardiologist/) - A cardiologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating heart-related problems. - [Physician (Doctor - Urologist)](https://www.drkit.org/physician-doctor-urologist/) - Urologists deal with problems associated with the genitourinary system including the genitals, kidneys, bladder, and prostate. This may involve problems related to infertility, sexual dysfunction, and cancer. - [Physician (Doctor - Anesthesiologist)](https://www.drkit.org/physician-doctor-anesthesiologist/) - The main responsibility of an anesthesiologist is to provide sedation and pain relief to patients before, during, and after any diagnostic or surgical procedure. They keep a close watchful eye on the consciousness and vital signs of the patient through the entire procedure and ensure that the patient’s condition is stable immediately after the procedure. - [Physician (Doctor - Plastic Surgeon)](https://www.drkit.org/physician-doctor-plastic-surgeon/) - Plastic Surgeons are specialists who perform surgeries including breast augmentations or reconstructions (after cancer), liposuction, tummy tucks, along with a number of other procedures. - [Physician (Doctor - Radiologist)](https://www.drkit.org/physician-doctor-radiologist/) - Radiologists are specialists who review and interpret x rays and other images and deliver radiation treatments for cancer and other illnesses. - [Quality Assurance Manager (Welding)](https://www.drkit.org/quality-assurance-manager/) - A quality assurance manager in welding engineering is responsible for monitoring the quality and productivity of the work completed by welders. Nick, as seen in the video, manages the various inspectors whose job it is to make sure welds meet up with government and customer guidelines. Safety is a very important aspect of this job. - [Welder (1st Class Helper)](https://www.drkit.org/welder-1st-class-helper/) - Welders use specialized equipment to cut or connect metal parts. Josh, the welder featured in the video, is an entry-level welder. - [Structural Welder (Shipbuilding)](https://www.drkit.org/structural-welder/) - A structural welder generally works with metal to put together a framework for some type of structure. Mike, the welder featured in the video, works on the frame of a boat. - [Pipe Welder (Maritime)](https://www.drkit.org/pipe-welder-maritime/) - A pipe welder is responsible for everything involved with welding pipes together (including the preparation of the pipes and fittings, along with the actual welding). The welder featured in this video works in a ship building environment. - [Welder (Girth Welding)](https://www.drkit.org/welder-girth-welding/) - Welders use specialized equipment to cut or connect metal parts. Girth welders weld pipes together. - [Welder](https://www.drkit.org/welder/) - Welders use specialized equipment to cut or connect metal parts. - [Welder/Pipe Fitter](https://www.drkit.org/welder-pipe-fitter/) - A pipe fitter prepares pipes to be welded together using a variety of methods and couplings. Welders permanently connect the pipes. The welder/pipe fitter in the featured video engages in both of these activities. - [Server/Waiter/Waitress (Fine Dining)](https://www.drkit.org/server-waiter-waitress-fine-dining/) - A restaurant server takes orders and delivers food and beverage items to customers. Anne, the server featured in the video, works in a fine dining establishment. Salaries listed are hourly rates of pay, and these will generally increase in more expensive restaurants. - [SWAT Operator](https://www.drkit.org/swat-operator/) - Police officers (in general) enforce laws by patrolling particular areas, respond to emergencies, collect evidence related to crimes, and testifying in courts (along with doing many other things). A SWAT operator is called in when situations present significant risks to police officers or to the public. SWAT operators receive significantly more training than other police - [Roofer](https://www.drkit.org/roofer/) - Roofers use various roofing materials to install, repair or replace low or steep-sloped roofs on buildings. This work requires a lot of measuring and cutting of materials, and it may require replacing joists or plywood. - [Financial manager](https://www.drkit.org/financial-manager/) - Financial managers are responsible for all issues related to finances within an organization. This includes preparing financial statements and forecasts, analyzing market trends, and working with top management on developing financial-related solutions. - [Personal Financial Advisor](https://www.drkit.org/personal-financial-advisor/) - Personal financial advisors assess the financial needs of individuals and help them with decisions on investments (stocks and bonds), college savings, estate planning, tax laws, and insurance. - [Physician (Doctor - Pediatrician)](https://www.drkit.org/physician-doctor-pediatrician/) - Pediatricians are physicians who work with children. - [Medical Esthetician](https://www.drkit.org/medical-esthetician/) - An esthetician provides services that are meant to improve the appearance and health of the skin including facials, masks, wraps, peels, and hair removal. - [Mayor](https://www.drkit.org/mayor/) - The Mayor of a city controls all functions within a city including public transportation, law enforcement, fire protection, garbage removal, the city budget, among other things. - [IT Project Manager](https://www.drkit.org/it-project-manager/) - An IT project manager manages projects within business related to technology. For example, they might help a business put in new servers, move to a new network, or work with a new software system. - [IT Director (Beach Resort)](https://www.drkit.org/it-director/) - An IT Director oversees all of the technology within an organization. This may involve planning for future technology/equipment and maintaining what equipment they already have. Craig, the director featured in this video, works at a large beach resort. - [IT Director (Utility Company)](https://www.drkit.org/it-director-utility-company/) - An IT Director oversees all of the technology within an organization. This may involve planning for future technology/equipment and maintaining what equipment they already have. Mahir, the director featured in this video, works at a utility company. - [Interior Designer](https://www.drkit.org/interior-designer/) - A person who designs and coordinates the decorative elements of the interior of a house, apartment, office, or other structural space, including color schemes, fittings, furnishings, and sometimes architectural features. They often use complex software to complete their designs. - [Hairsylist](https://www.drkit.org/hairsylist/) - A hairstylist provides services related to hair including cutting, coloring, lightening, and styling. - [Farm Equipment Mechanic](https://www.drkit.org/farm-equipment-mechanic-career/) - Farm equipment mechanics maintain, diagnose, and repair the heavy equipment used in farming including harvesters, tractors, and irrigation systems. - [Executive Chef](https://www.drkit.org/executive-chef/) - An executive chef is the top chef within a restaurant's kitchen. The salaries listed are for the job of a "chef" (in general). - [Chef (Food Bank)](https://www.drkit.org/chef-food-bank/) - A chef in a food bank cooks meals that are delivered to local missions. - [Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)](https://www.drkit.org/emergency-medical-technician-emt/) - Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People’s lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care provided by these workers. EMTs and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities. Use the search box to find Kevin's video! - [Electrician](https://www.drkit.org/electrician/) - Electricians install, maintain, and fix electrical wiring, fixtures, and switches in a variety of environments. - [Electrician (Maritime)](https://www.drkit.org/electrician-maritime/) - Electricians install, maintain, and fix electrical wiring, fixtures, and switches in a variety of environments. The electrician featured in this video, Gary, works on the electrical systems on ships. - [Industrial Electrician](https://www.drkit.org/industrial-electrician/) - Industrial electricians install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls within manufacturing environments. - [Electrical Foreman](https://www.drkit.org/electrical-foreman/) - Electricians install, maintain, and fix electrical wiring, fixtures, and switches in a variety of environments. An electrical forman does this work along with supervising and training others. - [Director of Events & Catering](https://www.drkit.org/director-of-events-catering/) - A Director of Events & Catering for a restaurant group is responsible for organizing and working in special events including weddings, birthday parties, or corporate events. - [Detective](https://www.drkit.org/detective/) - Police officers (in general) enforce laws by patrolling particular areas, respond to emergencies, collect evidence related to crimes, and testifying in courts (along with doing many other things). A detective spends more time investigating specific crimes and collecting evidence related to these crimes. - [Brick Mason](https://www.drkit.org/brick-mason/) - Masons use stones, bricks, cinder blocks, or tiles to make floors, walls, sidewalks, or other structures. - [Architect](https://www.drkit.org/architect/) - Architects plan and design houses and other structures. - [Engineering Technician](https://www.drkit.org/engineering-technician/) - Civil engineering technicians help civil engineers to plan, design, and build highways, bridges, utilities, and other infrastructure projects. They also help to plan, design, and build commercial, industrial, residential, and land development projects. Engineering technicians working in the material and geotechnical engineering area look more specifically at the materials that will be used and the - [GIS Analyst (Geographer)](https://www.drkit.org/gis-analyst-geographer/) - A GIS Analyst is basically a Geographer. Geographers study the Earth and the distribution of its land, features, and inhabitants. They create and modify maps and advise others using GIS and geographic data. - [Wildlife Biologist](https://www.drkit.org/wildlife-biologist/) - Wildlife biologists study animals and other wildlife and how they interact with their ecosystems. They study the physical characteristics of animals, animal behaviors, and the impacts humans have on wildlife and natural habitats. - [Astronaut](https://www.drkit.org/astronaut/) - The astronauts of the 21st century will continue to work aboard the International Space Station in cooperation with our international partners; help to build and fly a new NASA vehicle, the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV) designed for human deep space exploration; and further NASA’s efforts to partner with industry to provide a commercial capability - [Metallurgical Engineer](https://www.drkit.org/metallurgical-engineer/) - Metallurgical engineers develop, process, and test metal materials used to manufacture a wide range of products. - [Special Agent (FBI) - Public Corruption/Violent Crimes Against Children](https://www.drkit.org/special-agent-fbi/) - Special Agents in the FBI investigate a variety of crimes. The agent featured in this video investigates crimes related to public corruption and violent crimes against children. - [Correctional Officer (Courthouse)](https://www.drkit.org/correctional-officer-courthouse/) - Correctional officers are responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been sentenced to serve time in jail or prison. The Correctional Officer featured in this video works in a courthouse. - [Stunt Performer](https://www.drkit.org/stunt-performer/) - Stunt performers take the place of actors while performing various dangerous stunts in television and movie productions. - [Real Estate Developer](https://www.drkit.org/real-estate-developer/) - A real estate developer designs, sells, and builds real estate developments. The developer in the video, Robert Rinke, has designed multiple resorts on Pensacola Beach, Florida. - [Veterinarian](https://www.drkit.org/veterinarian/) - Veterinarians diagnose and treat illnesses in animals. In addition, they provide advice to pet owners about how to keep their pets healthy. - [Tanker Truck Driver](https://www.drkit.org/tanker-truck-driver/) - A tanker truck driver transports various liquids (e.g., chemicals) from one location to another. At times they may travel away from home for a long period of time. - [Correctional Officer (Security)](https://www.drkit.org/correctional-officer-security/) - Correctional officers are responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been sentenced to serve time in jail or prison. The Correctional Officer featured in this video works in a jail. - [Correctional Officer (Transportation)](https://www.drkit.org/correctional-officer-transportation/) - Correctional officers are responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been sentenced to serve time in jail or prison. The Correctional Officer featured in this video transports inmates between various locations, often between the jail and courthouse. - [Correctional Officer (Docket)](https://www.drkit.org/correctional-officer-docket/) - Correctional officers are responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been sentenced to serve time in jail or prison. The Correctional Officer featured in this video works within the intake process at a jail. - [Pipe Fitter](https://www.drkit.org/pipe-fitter/) - A pipe fitter prepares pipes to be welded together using a variety of methods and couplings. - [Material Handler (Maritime)](https://www.drkit.org/material-man-maritime/) - A material handler has the responsibility of dealing with all of the incoming materials at a construction site (in this case in a shipbuilding environment). This person receives and inspects building materials delivered to the site. - [Shipfitter](https://www.drkit.org/shipfitter/) - A shipfitter basically puts metal components where they need to be in order to build a ship. They cut and weld metal pieces together in order to build the structure of the ship. - [Over the Road (OTR) Truck Driver](https://www.drkit.org/over-the-road-otr-truck-driver/) - Over the road truck drivers transport goods from one location to another, and they may travel away from home for a long period of time. - [Maintenance Technician (Electrical)](https://www.drkit.org/maintenance-technician-electrical/) - Maintenance Technicians maintain and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery, such as conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment. The Maintenance Technician featured on this page deals with electrical systems. - [Group Lead (Welding Supervisor)](https://www.drkit.org/group-lead-welding/) - The Group Lead is the supervisor of the welders, so he/she takes part in all supervisor roles including hiring and training welders. The group lead will still assist with welding at times. Welders use specialized equipment to cut or connect metal parts. - [Plumber Apprentice](https://www.drkit.org/plumber-apprentice/) - A plumber apprentice is in training to become a plumber. Plumbers install, maintain, and fix various piping systems (including the pipes, fixtures, and other components related to water and waste water disposal). - [Plumber](https://www.drkit.org/plumber/) - Plumbers install, maintain, and fix various piping systems (including the pipes, fixtures, and other components related to water and waste water disposal). - [Millwright](https://www.drkit.org/millwright/) - Millwrights install, dismantle, repair, reassemble, and move machinery in factories, power plants, and construction sites. - [Computer Programmer/Analyst](https://www.drkit.org/computer-programmer-analyst/) - A computer programmer writes the codes (instructions) that allow computer systems and software to function efficiently. An analyst maintains and supports computer systems by assisting users with issues. A programmer/analyst may engage in all of these tasks at times. - [Chemical Technician](https://www.drkit.org/chemical-technician/) - Chemical technicians research, develop, and/or produce chemical products or processes under the supervision of a chemist or chemical engineer. - [Producer and Director](https://www.drkit.org/producer-and-director/) - A producer is the person who bears most of the responsibility for a film’s production. In other words, the producer has significant decision-making authority over all phases of a film’s production. A director is a person who contributes to all creative elements relating to the making of a motion picture and participates in molding and - [Dancer and choreographer](https://www.drkit.org/dancer-and-choreographer/) - Dance choreography is the art of composing ballets and other dances and planning and arranging the movements, steps, and patterns of dancers. The first video is for the career of "dancer", while the second is for the career of "choreographer". - [Mermaid](https://www.drkit.org/mermaid/) - A mermaid is an underwater performer who performs shows at a water park. This is not an actual mermaid! :) - [Mechanical Engineer](https://www.drkit.org/mechanical-engineer/) - Mechanical engineers design, develop, build, and evaluate machinery and systems for power generation, heating and air conditioning, engines, and machines. They are also involved in the installation, operation, and maintenance of these systems. - [Lawyer (Estate Planning and Probate)](https://www.drkit.org/lawyer-estate-planning-and-probate/) - In general, lawyers advise clients on how to conduct various activities within the scope of the law. In addition, they represent clients during legal disputes. Lawyers who work in estate planning and probate help clients by preparing wills in order to prepare families for the future or by helping them after the passing of a - [Balloon Artist](https://www.drkit.org/balloon-artist/) - A balloon artist creates balloon animals or other balloon decorations for various types of parties and events. - [Veterinary Technician](https://www.drkit.org/veterinary-technician/) - Veterinary technologists/technicians assist veterinarians with the diagnosis and treatment of sick or injured animals. This may include bathing, restraining, and euthanizing animals. :( It also may involve taking samples of blood, urine, or tissue and analyzing them in the lab. - [Singer/Entertainer](https://www.drkit.org/singer-entertainer/) - A singer may perform live for audiences and/or record their music for sale on CDs or on the Internet. - [Orthopedic Nurse](https://www.drkit.org/orthopedic-nurse/) - A nurse in an orthopedic unit assists patients who have issues with their muscles and/or bones. These patients may have just been through procedures such as back surgery, knee replacements, bone fractures, muscle strains, among others. - [Forester](https://www.drkit.org/forester/) - Foresters have a wide range of duties, depending on their employer. Some primary duties of foresters are drawing up plans to regenerate forested lands, monitoring the progress of those lands, and supervising tree harvests. Another duty of a forester is devising plans to keep forests free from disease, harmful insects, and damaging wildfires. - [Professional Football Player (NFL)](https://www.drkit.org/professional-football-player/) - A professional football player gets paid to play football. - [Fashion Designer](https://www.drkit.org/fashion-designer/) - A fashion designer creates clothing, footwear, and other accessories. This may include sketching the original designs for the clothing as well as picking out the fabrics to be used and finding employees to make the products. - [Farmer](https://www.drkit.org/farmer/) - Farmers produce various crops and manage livestock. - [Computer Programmer](https://www.drkit.org/computer-programmer/) - A computer programmer writes the codes (instructions) that allow computer systems and software to function efficiently. - [Carpenter](https://www.drkit.org/carpenter/) - Carpenters build and repair buildings and anything related to those structures (cabinets, stairs, windows, etc.) - [Animal Care Specialist](https://www.drkit.org/animal-care-specialist/) - Animal care specialists provide various types of care to animals including feeding, bathing, monitoring, exercising, and training. Different tasks are required depending on the job setting. In a zoo setting, a specialist may be required to work with the animals in shows or with groups of school kids. - [Web Services Director](https://www.drkit.org/web-services-director/) - A web services director is in charge of all functions of an organizations website. - [Astronomer](https://www.drkit.org/astronomer/) - Astronomers study the ways in which various forms of matter and energy interact. They may study the nature of time or the origin of the universe, and they may conduct observational and theoretical research to extend knowledge of the universe. - [Artist](https://www.drkit.org/artist/) - An artist may create any type of art. Lou, the artist featured in the video, primarily creates sculptures. - [Logger](https://www.drkit.org/logger/) - Logging workers harvest thousands of acres of forests each year. The timber they harvest provides the raw material for countless consumer and industrial products. - [Film and Video Editor](https://www.drkit.org/film-and-video-editor/) - Film and video editors, while collaborating with a director, use video editing software to edit videos (movies, television shows, music videos, etc). - [Zoologist](https://www.drkit.org/zoologist/) - Zoologists study the physical characteristics of animals, animal behaviors, and how humans affect wildlife and natural habitats. - [Video Game Designer](https://www.drkit.org/video-game-designer/) - A video game designer designs all of the features of a video game, including all story lines and character biographies. - [Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker](https://www.drkit.org/veterinary-assistant-and-laboratory-animal-caretaker/) - Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers look after animals in laboratories, animal hospitals, and clinics. They care for the animals by performing routine tasks under the supervision of scientists, veterinarians, and veterinary technologists and technicians. - [Software Engineer](https://www.drkit.org/software-engineer/) - A software engineer designs, develops, and tests new computer software. - [Software Product Manager](https://www.drkit.org/software-product-manager/) - A software product manager provides technical support to customers who use a particular type of software. - [Computer Systems Analyst](https://www.drkit.org/computer-systems-analyst/) - Computer systems analysts combine the business and information technology needs and capabilities of an organization to design information systems that are more effective and efficient. - [Database Administrator](https://www.drkit.org/database-administrator/) - Database administrators design, develop and administer data management solutions using database management software. They make sure that users have access to data, and they protect data from those who shouldn't have access to it. - [Environmental engineer](https://www.drkit.org/environmental-engineer/) - Environmental engineers use scientific principles (related to engineering, biology, chemistry) to analyze environmental problems and develop solutions. They often work on issues related to public health, pollution control, recycling, and waste disposal. - [Fire Department Captain](https://www.drkit.org/fire-department-captain/) - Firefighters do whatever it takes to put out fires and rescue victims of fires and other emergency situations. The Captain typically takes a leadership role during emergency situations. - [Fire Department Lieutenant (Crash Truck)](https://www.drkit.org/fire-department-lieutenant-crash-truck/) - Firefighters do whatever it takes to put out fires and rescue victims of fires and other emergency situations. Crash trucks are located at airports in order to deal with airplane crashes. - [Fire Department Lieutenant](https://www.drkit.org/fire-department-lieutenant/) - Firefighters do whatever it takes to put out fires and rescue victims of fires and other emergency situations. The Lieutenant is the one who drives the fire truck and operates the pumps to pump water onto the fire. - [Firefighter/EMT](https://www.drkit.org/firefighter-emt/) - Firefighters do whatever it takes to put out fires and rescue victims of fires and other emergency situations. - [Surgical Technologist](https://www.drkit.org/surgical-technologist/) - Surgical technologists prepare operating rooms and patients for surgery including setting up instruments and washing and transporting patients. In addition, they may assist the surgeon during the operation by passing instruments, holding retractors, or handling specimens. - [Actor](https://www.drkit.org/actor/) - Actors portray characters in television, movie, commercial, and theater productions. - [Photographer](https://www.drkit.org/photographer/) - Working conditions for photographers vary considerably with their specialty. Some travel for photo shoots; others work in their own studios. - [K-9 Police Officer](https://www.drkit.org/k-9-police-officer/) - Police officers (in general) enforce laws by patrolling particular areas, respond to emergencies, collecting evidence related to crimes, and testifying in court (along with doing many other things). A K-9 officer performs work with a dog including locating people, weapons, and drugs (among other things). - [Pet Stylist (Groomer)](https://www.drkit.org/groomer/) - Groomers bathe and groom animals. - [Police Cadet](https://www.drkit.org/police-cadet/) - A Police Cadet assists police officers in various tasks including logging evidence, inventorying impounded vehicles , and directing traffic, among many other things. Cadets are not officially police officers. - [Sheet Metal Mechanic](https://www.drkit.org/sheet-metal-mechanic/) - A sheet metal mechanic who works in aviation deals with all of the sheet metal found on the plane. This may involve removing the metal, bending it, cutting it, and reinstalling it. They can also work in various fabricating plants, factories and construction. - [Engineer (Materials/Geotechnical)](https://www.drkit.org/engineer-materials-geotechnical/) - Civil engineers design, build, and maintain construction projects including bridges, roads, tunnels, airports, and water supply and sewage treatment plants. Engineers working in the material and geotechnical engineering area look more specifically at the materials that will be used and the land where projects will be built to make sure they are suitable for whatever - [Boat Captain](https://www.drkit.org/boat-captain/) - A boat captain is responsible for every aspect of boating including cleaning and maintaining the boat and safely transporting people and/or cargo. Videos on this page include one captain who takes tourists out for dolphin and sunset cruises and another one who takes fishermen out on fishing charters. - [Assistant Manager (Tire Store)](https://www.drkit.org/assistant-manager-tire-store/) - An assistant manager of a tire store assists with every aspect of the tire store business including working the front desk and dealing with customers and employees. - [Baker](https://www.drkit.org/baker/) - Bakers mix ingredients according to recipes in order to make breads, pastries, and other baked goods. - [Audio & Video Equipment Technician](https://www.drkit.org/audio-video-equipment-technician/) - Audio and Video Equipment Technicians set up, or set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences. They may also operate spotlights - [Paramedic](https://www.drkit.org/paramedic/) - Paramedics respond to emergency calls and provide initial care to these patients before transporting them to medical facilities. - [Intelligence Analyst (FBI)](https://www.drkit.org/intelligence-analyst-fbi/) - Intelligence Analysts at the FBI analyze information, provide judgments and make recommendations to support decision makers to take action to mitigate all threats. Intelligence Analysts work closely with Special Agents, other FBI employees and Intelligence Community partners to consolidate comprehensive information into strategic, analytical intelligence products to enhance their teams' understanding of threats, gaps and vulnerabilities. - [Fire Marshal](https://www.drkit.org/fire-marshall/) - A Fire Marshal examines buildings and plans in order to detect fire hazards and ensure that all governmental fire codes are met. In addition, the marshal will supervise the other Fire Inspectors. - [Fire Inspector](https://www.drkit.org/fire-inspector/) - Fire inspectors examine buildings in order to detect fire hazards and ensure that all governmental fire codes are met. - [Office Manager](https://www.drkit.org/office-manager/) - An office manager manages everything in an office including human resources, bookkeeping, and inventory. - [Nurse (Plastic Surgery Center)](https://www.drkit.org/nurse-plastic-surgery/) - A nurse in a plastic surgery center assists the Plastic Surgeon with all procedures in the office and during surgery. - [Esthetician](https://www.drkit.org/esthetician/) - An esthetician provides services that are meant to improve the appearance and health of the skin including facials, masks, wraps, peels, and hair removal. - [Medical Coder](https://www.drkit.org/medical-coder/) - A coding specialist looks at medical charts to determine exactly what a doctor did with a patient. Then he/she determines which codes must be turned in to insurance companies so the doctor gets paid. - [911 Call Taker/Dispatcher](https://www.drkit.org/911-call-taker-dispatcher/) - A call taker/dispatcher answers emergency calls to 911 and dispatches the appropriate services (police, fire, etc.) to people in need. - [Logging Equipment Operator](https://www.drkit.org/logging-equipment-operator/) - Logging workers harvest thousands of acres of forests each year. They cut down trees and operate the machinery used to drag these logs around, cut them up, and load them on to trucks. - [Forestry Technician](https://www.drkit.org/forestry-technician/) - Forestry Technicians may inventory trees, mark them to be cut, or oversee tree-planting teams. In addition, they may be involved in road and trail construction and they may work on teams to assist when fighting fires. - [Special Events Manager](https://www.drkit.org/special-events-manager/) - A special events manager at a resort is responsible for organizing and working in special events at a resort. These events may be weddings, birthday parties, or corporate events. - [Event Coordinator](https://www.drkit.org/event-coordinator/) - An event coordinator in a hospital is responsible for organizing and planning hospital-related events. This includes checking in guests as they register, interacting with hotels and printing companies to prepare for the event, and dealing with all of the accounting associated with the event. - [Case Manager](https://www.drkit.org/case-manager/) - A case manager works with patients who have mental health issues to make sure that they are able to maintain a productive and healthy life in the community. They may visit the homes of these patients to help them deal with crises and day to day issues. - [Research Assistant](https://www.drkit.org/research-assistant/) - Research assistants can work in a variety of settings including businesses, universities, and the government. Generally, they assist with every aspect of various research projects by reviewing the literature, collecting data, inputting data, and evaluating the findings. - [Research Scientist](https://www.drkit.org/research-scientist/) - Industrial/Organizational psychologists (as seen in this video) research human behavior in the workplace, including how people interact with tools and systems in the workplace (known as Human Factors Psychology). Their job may include designing research studies, collecting data, and evaluating this data in order to improve efficiency in the work environment. - [Marriage and Family Therapist](https://www.drkit.org/marriage-and-family-therapist/) - Marriage and family therapists help people to overcome problems related to families and other relationships. - [Forensic Psychologist](https://www.drkit.org/forensic-psychologist/) - Forensic psychologists apply their knowledge of human behavior and thought processes in a variety of legal contexts. Examples include determining a defendant's mental competency, helping to develop a suspect's psychological profile, or assessing a witness's credibility. - [Psychiatric Technician](https://www.drkit.org/psychiatric-technician/) - Psychiatric technicians assist with the therapeutic care and monitoring of patients who are mentally ill. - [Lifeguard](https://www.drkit.org/lifeguard/) - A lifeguards job is to protect, educate, and potentially save people who are at a beach or pool. Peter, the lifeguard featured in the video, works as a lifeguard on Pensacola Beach, Florida. - [Tax Preparer/Consultant](https://www.drkit.org/tax-preparer-consultant/) - A tax preparer typically prepares tax returns for individuals and small businesses. - [Production Office Coordinator (Film Production)](https://www.drkit.org/production-office-coordinator/) - A production office coordinator in the film production business handles anything a production needs to be successful including hiring crew, booking travel plans for the cast and crew, and dealing with a lot of paperwork required to produce a movie. - [Industrial Machinery Mechanic](https://www.drkit.org/industrial-machinery-mechanic/) - Industrial machinery mechanics maintain and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery, such as conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment. - [Heavy Equipment Operator](https://www.drkit.org/heavy-equipment-operator/) - Material moving machine operators use machinery to transport various objects. Some operators move construction materials around building sites or excavate earth from a mine. Others move goods around a warehouse or onto container ships. - [Log Truck Driver](https://www.drkit.org/log-truck-driver/) - Log truck drivers operate heavy trucks to transport logs and other wood products over the road. - [Pipe Welder](https://www.drkit.org/pipe-welder/) - A pipe welder is responsible for everything involved with welding pipes together (including the preparation of the pipes and fittings, along with the actual welding). - [Principal (Elementary School)](https://www.drkit.org/elementary-school-principal/) - An elementary school principal manages the entire operation of an elementary school including overseeing the teachers, staff, student learning, and the safety of the students. - [Home Health Aide](https://www.drkit.org/home-health-aide/) - Home health aides and personal care aides help people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or cognitive impairment by assisting in their daily living activities. They often help older adults who need assistance. - [Nail Technician](https://www.drkit.org/nail-technician/) - A nail technician provides services related to fingernails and toenails including cleaning, filing, painting, and polishing. In addition, they may massage and moisturize hands and feet. - [Optician](https://www.drkit.org/optician/) - Opticians help fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescriptions from ophthalmologists and optometrists. They also help customers decide which eyeglass frames or contact lenses to buy. - [Tour Guide](https://www.drkit.org/tour-guide/) - A tour guide may schedule and conduct tours of various historical or interesting locations. Nick, the tour guide featured in the video, does a lot more than just a tour guide because he is the owner of his tour company. - [Travel Agent](https://www.drkit.org/travel-agent/) - Travel agents sell transportation, lodging, and entertainment activities to individuals and groups planning trips. They offer advice on destinations, plan trip itineraries, and make travel arrangements for clients. - [IT Service Engineer (Level 2)](https://www.drkit.org/it-service-engineer-level-2/) - An IT service engineer provides IT support to customers. This may include basic troubleshooting up to advanced troubleshooting related to servers and networks. - [Computer and Information Systems Manager](https://www.drkit.org/computer-and-information-systems-manager/) - Computer and information systems managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of organizations that analyze, design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems. Watch the video for the "IT Director", too! - [Network and Computer Systems Administrator](https://www.drkit.org/network-and-computer-systems-administrator/) - Network and computer administrators are responsible for all aspects of a computer network including its installation and daily operations of local area networks, wide area networks, and communication systems. - [Automotive Technician](https://www.drkit.org/automotive-technician/) - Automotive technicians use various diagnostic equipment to inspect, repair, and maintain cars and trucks. - [Physical Therapist](https://www.drkit.org/physical-therapist/) - A physical therapist (PT) helps patients to regain movement and deal with pain after an injury or illness. - [Production Consultant (Film Production)](https://www.drkit.org/production-consultant/) - A production consultant in the film production business handles anything a production needs to be successful including finding locations, crew, or equipment needed along with fixing any other problems that may arise. - [Special Agent (FBI) - Domestic Terrorism](https://www.drkit.org/special-agent-fbi2/) - Special Agents in the FBI investigate a variety of crimes. The agent featured in this video investigates crimes related to domestic terrorism. - [Archivist](https://www.drkit.org/archivist/) - An archivist appraises, preserves, and catalogs historically valuable documents that may include pictures, maps, films, as well as other text-based material. - [Music Director/Conductor](https://www.drkit.org/music-director-conductor/) - A music director/conductor is responsible for leading orchestras or other musical groups during practices, performances, and recordings. - [Radio Talk Show Host](https://www.drkit.org/radio-talk-show-host/) - A radio talk show host will prepare and provide a talk show on the radio. In addition to hosting the actual radio show, the host may need to sell advertisements for the show. - [Radio Disc Jockey](https://www.drkit.org/radio-disc-jockey/) - A radio disc jockey runs a radio show which includes doing research on music, playing songs, and introducing these songs in an entertaining way. - [Camera Operator (Television and Video)](https://www.drkit.org/camera-operator-television-and-video/) - Video camera operators operate video cameras and related equipment to record news, live events, films, videos and television broadcasts. - [Sound Engineering Technician](https://www.drkit.org/sound-engineering-technician/) - Sound engineering technicians set up and operate computers and audio equipment that records or mixes voices, music or other sound effects in theaters, studios, arenas, movies, and videos. - [Car Salesman](https://www.drkit.org/car-salesman/) - An automotive sales consultant helps customers to find cars that suit their needs; then they assist these customers while buying these cars. - [Realtor](https://www.drkit.org/realtor/) - Realtors help people to buy, sell, or rent property. A realtor must work along with a broker. - [Concierge](https://www.drkit.org/concierge/) - A concierge provides services such as taking messages, providing advice, and making restaurant or entertainment-related reservations for guests in a hotel or resort. - [Front Desk Agent](https://www.drkit.org/front-desk-agent/) - A front desk agent in a hotel or resort registers guests, assigns rooms, and takes payment. In addition they may answer phones and take new reservations. - [Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)](https://www.drkit.org/certified-nursing-assistant-cna/) - Certified Nursing Assistants provide basic care for patients including giving baths, measuring vital signs, moving them, and helping them to eat and use the bathroom. - [Medical Secretary](https://www.drkit.org/medical-secretary/) - Medical secretaries perform secretarial duties in a medical setting including greeting patients, scheduling patients appointments, billing patients, and maintaining medical charts. - [Veterinary Receptionist](https://www.drkit.org/veterinary-receptionist/) - In general, a receptionist assists customers who call on the phone and who walk through the door. Carissa, the receptionist featured in the video, works in a veterinary clinic. - [Dad](https://www.drkit.org/dad/) - You know what a Dad should do, right? I did this just for fun, using the format and questions within the "career videos"! - [Mom](https://www.drkit.org/mom/) - You know what a Mom should do, right? I did this just for fun, using the format and questions within the "career videos"! - [Aircraft Maintenance Lead Technician](https://www.drkit.org/aircraft-maintenance-lead-technician/) - A lead technician oversees a team of mechanics who work on airplanes. - [Aircraft Interiors Mechanic](https://www.drkit.org/aircraft-interiors-mechanic/) - Aircraft mechanics diagnose and repair problems in an aircraft. They may also be involved in the refurbishing of older planes. Dell, the interiors mechanic featured in the video, works on the interior of an airplane. - [Avionics Technician Lead](https://www.drkit.org/avionics-technician-lead/) - Aircraft mechanics diagnose and repair problems in an aircraft. They may also be involved in the refurbishing of older planes. - [Aviation Mechanic](https://www.drkit.org/aviation-mechanic/) - Aircraft mechanics diagnose and repair problems in an aircraft. They may also be involved in the refurbishing of older planes. - [Automotive Body Technician](https://www.drkit.org/automotive-body-technician/) - An automotive body technician repairs the body of cars that have been damaged. - [Automotive Service Manager](https://www.drkit.org/automotive-service-manager/) - A service manager in a car dealer hires and supervises all of the employees in the service department. - [RV Technician](https://www.drkit.org/rv-technician/) - A recreational vehicle technician diagnoses and repairs problems in recreational vehicles including repairing flooring and electrical systems, installing entertainment centers, or repairing furniture. - [Airport Screener](https://www.drkit.org/airport-screener/) - Airport screeners use specialized machinery to see if airline passengers are carrying anything that could be dangerous. - [Operating Room Nurse](https://www.drkit.org/operating-room-nurse/) - A nurse in the operating room assists patients and doctors before and during surgery in an operating room. - [Operating Room Circulating Nurse](https://www.drkit.org/operating-room-circulating-nurse/) - A circulator nurse in the operating room assists patients and doctors before and during surgery in an operating room. - [Mental Health Counselor at a University](https://www.drkit.org/mental-health-counselor-at-a-university/) - Mental health counselors diagnose and treat mental illnesses; they help clients to find productive ways to deal with difficult situations they are experiencing. - [Clinical & Sport Psychologist](https://www.drkit.org/clinical-sport-psychologist/) - A clinical and sport psychologist studies the interaction between psychological factors and performance in sports. Jess, the psychologist in the video works with athletes who have eating disorders. - [Scuba Instructor](https://www.drkit.org/scuba-instructor/) - A Scuba Instructor is responsible for teaching students (in the classroom, a pool, or open water) how to safely SCUBA dive. - [Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations](https://www.drkit.org/director-for-media-relations/) - An athletic director for media relations at a university has the job of promoting the athletic program in the community. - [Personal Trainer](https://www.drkit.org/personal-trainer/) - A personal trainer instructs, assists, and motivates individuals or groups in fitness activities such as lifting weights or exercise classes. - [Coach](https://www.drkit.org/coach/) - A coach helps an individual or team to be more successful by organizing practices, planning strategies, working with individuals on their weaknesses, identifying recruits for the team, and motivating players to do their best. - [Workforce Education Specialist](https://www.drkit.org/workforce-education-specialist/) - A workforce education specialist teaches high school teachers about teaching in areas directly related to the local workforce. A person in this position has regular contact with people in industry. - [School Psychologist/Mental Health Counselor](https://www.drkit.org/school-psychologist-mental-health-counselor/) - School psychologists conduct psychological and educational testing and assessment. In addition, they may work with students with learning or behavioral problems, design performance plans, and counsel students and their parents. - [School Psychologist](https://www.drkit.org/school-psychologist/) - School psychologists conduct psychological and educational testing and assessment. In addition, they may work with students with learning or behavioral problems, design performance plans, and counsel students and their parents. - [Instructional Designer/Faculty Trainer](https://www.drkit.org/instructional-designer/) - An instructional designer may plan and develop resources related to the curriculum and how it will be delivered. They also provide training sessions to teachers to explain these resources. - [Social Studies Teacher (High School)](https://www.drkit.org/high-school-social-studies-teacher/) - A high school teacher plans and delivers lessons in one subject to students in grades 9-12. - [Science Teacher (High School)](https://www.drkit.org/high-school-science-teacher/) - A high school teacher plans and delivers lessons in one subject to students in grades 9-12. - [Resource Teacher (Elementary School)](https://www.drkit.org/resource-teacher-elementary/) - A resource teacher in elementary school works along with other teachers to help students with reading, writing, and math. A resource teacher does not have his/her own classroom; these teachers are more likely to pull groups of students from class or work with them after school. - [Physical Education Teacher (Elementary School)](https://www.drkit.org/physical-education-teacher-elementary-school/) - An elementary school teacher plans and delivers lessons to children in kindergarten through the 4th or 5th grade. - [English Teacher (High School)](https://www.drkit.org/high-school-english-teacher/) - A high school teacher plans and delivers lessons in one subject to students in grades 9-12. - [Elementary Education Teacher (4th/5th grade)](https://www.drkit.org/elementary-education-teacher/) - An elementary school teacher plans and delivers lessons to children in kindergarten through the 4th or 5th grade. - [Elementary Education Teacher (1st grade)](https://www.drkit.org/elementary-education-teacher-1st-grade/) - An elementary school teacher plans and delivers lessons to children in kindergarten through the 4th or 5th grade. - [Educational Research Scientist](https://www.drkit.org/educational-research-scientist/) - An educational researcher conducts research on anything related to learning, teaching, and school systems - anything related to education. - [University Professor](https://www.drkit.org/university-professor/) - University professors teach courses and work with students within universities. In addition, they design, conduct, and publish research studies. - [Community College Professor](https://www.drkit.org/community-college-professor/) - Community college professors teach courses and work with students in community colleges. - [Cashier](https://www.drkit.org/cashier/) - Cashiers assist customers by taking their payments. Elizabeth, the cashier featured in the video, works for a utility company. - [Flight Attendant](https://www.drkit.org/flight-attendant/) - Flight attendants assist passengers on a plane by demonstrating the use of safety equipment, serving snacks during the flight, and providing direction during emergency situations. - [Geoscientist or Geologist](https://www.drkit.org/geoscientist-geologist/) - A Geoscientist studies the composition, structure, and processes related to the Earth in order to learn about the past, present, and future. They may collect samples out in the field and take these back to the laboratory to study them in detail. - [Director of Maintenance](https://www.drkit.org/director-of-maintenance/) - The Director of Maintenance of a resort manages the maintenance department and oversees the workings of all facilities. Dmitri, seen in the video, is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and fixing all systems on the property. This includes managing a budget and all employees in the department. - [Land Surveyor](https://www.drkit.org/land-surveyor/) - A land surveyor take measurements to determine the exact boundary of a property. - [Urban and Regional Planner](https://www.drkit.org/urban-and-regional-planner/) - Urban and regional planners study the use of land in an area and develop corresponding land use plans. They may review plans submitted by developers, assess the feasibility of these proposals, and make recommendations about whether or not developers can proceed. They stay up to date on local building codes and legislation. - [Power Plant Operator](https://www.drkit.org/power-plant-operator/) - Power plant operators monitor, operate, and maintain all of the systems and power-generating equipment involved in generating power at a power plant. - [Civil Engineer](https://www.drkit.org/civil-engineer/) - Civil engineers design, build, and maintain construction projects including bridges, roads, tunnels, airports, and water supply and sewage treatment plants. - [Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter](https://www.drkit.org/structural-metal-fabricator-and-fitter/) - Metal fabricators and fitters use special machinery to fabricate, assemble, and install large pieces of steel while making buildings or other very large metal structures. - [Structural Engineer](https://www.drkit.org/structural-engineer/) - Structural engineering is a branch of civil engineering that focuses on the planning, designing, and management of the construction of structures such as buildings, bridges, dams, and power plants. - [Mechanical Design Draftsman](https://www.drkit.org/mechanical-design-draftsman/) - Drafters prepare technical drawings from designs provided by architects and engineers. Specialized software is used during this process. Be ready for on-going training on these programs! - [Structures Engineer (Aviation)](https://www.drkit.org/structures-engineer-aviation/) - Aerospace engineers design and develop aerospace vehicles, systems, and their components. In addition, they may be involved in the installation, operation, and evaluation of these systems. These engineers often utilize computer-based modeling and simulation tools. - [Project Engineer (Aviation)](https://www.drkit.org/project-engineer-aviation/) - Aerospace engineers design and develop aerospace vehicles, systems, and their components. In addition, they may be involved in the installation, operation, and evaluation of these systems. These engineers often utilize computer-based modeling and simulation tools. - [Electrical Engineer](https://www.drkit.org/electrical-engineer/) - Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electronic equipment such as motors, communication systems, and power generators. - [Machinist](https://www.drkit.org/machinist/) - A machinist uses specialized machinery to produce or fix parts or equipment. Anthony, the machinist featured in the video, fixes parts for airplanes. - [Crime Scene Analyst](https://www.drkit.org/crime-scene-analyst/) - A crime scene analyst analyzes crime scenes to gather evidence by doing many things including taking pictures and looking for finger prints and/or DNA. - [Security Guard](https://www.drkit.org/security-guard/) - A security guard typically patrols a property or business to make sure no crimes occur. - [Violinist (Musician)](https://www.drkit.org/violinist-musician/) - A musician may perform live for audiences and/or record their music for sale on CDs or on the Internet. - [Dance Instructor](https://www.drkit.org/dance-instructor/) - Susan, the dance instructor featured in the video, teaches children various types of dance including ballet, dance, tap, and modern dance. She also owns her own studio. - [NCAA Basketball Official](https://www.drkit.org/ncaa-basketball-official/) - A basketball official administers the rules and regulations during a basketball game. - [Customer Service Representative](https://www.drkit.org/customer-service-representative/) - A customer service representative is responsible for dealing with customer issues including taking payments, setting up new accounts, and dealing with complaints. Leighann, the representative featured in the video, works for a utility company. Salaries listed are hourly rates of pay. - [Scheduling Representative](https://www.drkit.org/scheduling-representative/) - A scheduling representative works in a call center in a hospital taking calls from patients in order to schedule their procedures. - [Locomotive Engineer and Railroad Conductor](https://www.drkit.org/locomotive-engineer-and-railroad-conductor/) - Locomotive engineers drive passenger and freight trains, while conductors manage the activities of the crew and passengers on the train. Conductors may take payments or tickets from passengers and assist them when they have any difficulties. They may also oversee the loading and unloading of cargo. - [Perfusionist](https://www.drkit.org/perfusionist/) - A perfusionist operates the heart-lung machine during heart surgery. - [Orthotist and Prosthetist](https://www.drkit.org/orthotist-and-prosthetist/) - Orthotists and prosthetists design and create medical supportive devices such as braces and artificial limbs. They may first visit with the patient to take appropriate measurements. After creating the device, they assist the patient with the fitting and advise them about how to use and maintain this equipment. - [Nursing Assistant and Orderly](https://www.drkit.org/nursing-assistant-and-orderly/) - Nursing assistants (aides) offers patients basic care including cleaning patients, helping them to bathe and use the bathroom, measuring vital signs, helping them to eat meals, and listening to their concerns. Orderlies help patients to move around in the hospital. They may also stock supplies, clean equipment, and change linens. - [Medical Assistant](https://www.drkit.org/medical-assistant/) - A medical assistant helps to check in patients, measure vital signs, enter patient data into medical records, give patients injections, and assist with other procedures. - [Phlebotomist](https://www.drkit.org/phlebotomist/) - Phlebotomists take blood samples from patients. - [CT Technologist](https://www.drkit.org/ct-technologist/) - A CT Specialist injects contrast material into a person's blood, then places them in a machine to produce a CT scan. - [Radiology Technologist (X-ray tech)](https://www.drkit.org/radiology-technologist-x-ray-tech/) - A radiology technologist (x-ray tech) perform x-rays on patients. - [Mammography Technologist](https://www.drkit.org/mammography-technologist/) - A mammography technologist is responsible for preparing a patient for and guiding them through the process of having a mammogram in order to look for cancer or other problems in a woman's breast. In addition, they at times may assist with taking biopsies. - [Dosimetrist](https://www.drkit.org/dosimetrist/) - A dosimetrist determines the specific plan used in administering radiation to a targeted tumor (keeping it away from other organs in the body). - [Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician](https://www.drkit.org/cardiovascular-technologist-and-technician/) - Cardiovascular technologists and technicians operate electrocardiogram and other electronic equipment to record cardiac activity of patients to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. - [Ultrasound Technologist](https://www.drkit.org/ultrasound-technologist/) - An ultrasound technologist performs ultrasounds in order to look for problems in various organs in the body. - [Sonographer](https://www.drkit.org/sonographer/) - A sonographer performs sonograms (ultrasounds) in order to look for problems in various organs in the body. - [Radiation Therapist](https://www.drkit.org/radiation-therapist-career/) - A radiation therapist operates a radiation therapy equipment to administer radiation in order treat cancer and other diseases. - [Aviation Structural Mechanic (US Navy)](https://www.drkit.org/aviation-structural-mechanic-us-navy/) - An aviation structural mechanic serves as a mechanic on airplanes who deals with various systems including the landing system, brakes, hydraulics, wheels, and various controls (among many other things). - [Machinist Mate 1st Class (US Navy)](https://www.drkit.org/machinist-mate-1st-class-us-navy/) - An aviation structural mechanic serves as a mechanic on airplanes who deals with various systems including the landing system, brakes, hydraulics, wheels, and various controls (among many other things). - [Nuclear Machinist Mate (US Navy)](https://www.drkit.org/nuclear-machinist-mate-us-navy/) - A nuclear machinist mate is a mechanic who works on the nuclear power generation systems on an aircraft carrier or submarine. - [Logistics Specialist (US Navy)](https://www.drkit.org/logistics-specialist-us-navy/) - A logistics specialist is in charge of ordering all supplies needed for a specific location. In addition, this person may serve as the postman for the location. - [Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (US Navy)](https://www.drkit.org/mass-communication-specialist-us-navy/) - A mass communication specialist takes pictures and videos in order to promote online or through the media everything that the Navy does. - [Meter Technician](https://www.drkit.org/meter-technician/) - A meter technician sets up new power meters homes and business and drives around to read utility meters. In addition they may have to knock on doors to collect on delinquent accounts. - [Chemist](https://www.drkit.org/chemist/) - Chemists conduct research and analysis in support of industrial operations, product and process development, quality control, environmental control, medical diagnosis and treatment, biotechnology and other applications. - [Clinical Education Coordinator](https://www.drkit.org/clinical-education-coordinator/) - A clinical education coordinator coordinates orientation training for new nurses and on-going training for all other nurses. - [Minimum Data Set Coordinator](https://www.drkit.org/minimum-data-set-coordinator/) - An MDS coordinator collects data related to patients in order to develop and evaluate a comprehensive care plan and to make sure the medical facility gets payment from Medicare and Medicaid. - [Physician Assistant](https://www.drkit.org/physician-assistant-career/) - Physician Assistants practice medicine on teams with physicians and other healthcare workers. They examine, diagnose, and treat patients. - [Massage Therapist](https://www.drkit.org/massage-therapist/) - Massage therapists touch and manipulate the soft tissues and muscles of the body in order to relieve pain, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and help to rehabilitate injuries. - [Medical Transcriptionist](https://www.drkit.org/medical-transcriptionist/) - Medical transcriptionists listen to voice-recorded dictations produced by physicians and turn them into a written document. They may also review and edit documents created using voice recognition software. - [Drywall Installer](https://www.drkit.org/drywall-installer/) - Drywall and ceiling tile installers hang wallboard and install ceiling tile inside buildings. Tapers prepare the wallboard for painting, using tape and other materials. Many workers both install and tape wallboard. - [HVAC Technician](https://www.drkit.org/hvac-technician/) - HVAC technicians install, maintain, and fix heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. - [Emergency Room Nurse](https://www.drkit.org/emergency-room-nurse/) - A nurse in an emergency room assists patients who need urgent physical care. This may include someone who has been in some type of an accident or someone in cardiac arrest. - [Lawyer (Trial)](https://www.drkit.org/lawyer-trial/) - In general, lawyers advise clients on how to conduct various activities within the scope of the law. In addition, they represent clients during legal disputes. Virginia, the lawyer featured in the video, often works on medical malpractice cases. - [Lawyer (Securities Litigator)](https://www.drkit.org/lawyer-securities-litigator/) - In general, lawyers advise clients on how to conduct various activities within the scope of the law. In addition, they represent clients during legal disputes. Kristian, the lawyer featured in the video, helps people who have been given faulty advice from their financial advisors. - [Lawyer (Commercial Litigator)](https://www.drkit.org/lawyer-commercial-litigator/) - In general, lawyers advise clients on how to conduct various activities within the scope of the law. In addition, they represent clients during legal disputes. Andrea, the lawyer featured in the video, represents corporations and lending institutions. - [Lawyer (Class Action)](https://www.drkit.org/lawyer-class-action/) - In general, lawyers advise clients on how to conduct various activities within the scope of the law. In addition, they represent clients during legal disputes. Sheeva, the lawyer featured in the video, works on class action lawsuits where large numbers of people get together to sue a large company (for example) because of the same - [Branch Manager](https://www.drkit.org/branch-manager/) - The branch manager of a bank manages every aspect of banking including staffing, generating business in the community, and dealing with customers at the bank. - [Clinical Nutrition Manager](https://www.drkit.org/clinical-nutrition-manager/) - A clinical nutrition manager supervises the dieticians and line staff who develops the patient trays to patients. They also handle quality assurance checks on patient charts and trays. - [Chief Meteorologist](https://www.drkit.org/chief-meteorologist/) - A broadcast meteorologist provides weather forecasts through television or radio broadcasts. - [Physical Therapist Assistant](https://www.drkit.org/physical-therapist-assistant/) - A physical therapist assistant (PTA) helps patients to regain movement and deal with pain after an injury or illness. They work under the supervision of a physical therapist. - [Record Analysis Clerk](https://www.drkit.org/record-analysis-clerk/) - A record analysis clerk analyzes medical records and identifies problems. It is the responsibility of this person to make sure the medical records are perfect. - [Scan Clerk](https://www.drkit.org/scan-clerk/) - A scan clerk retrieves all documentation from doctors and nurses, organizes it, then scans it into a computer so it is easy accessible to physicians. - [Paralegal](https://www.drkit.org/paralegal/) - Paralegals support lawyers by assisting with legal research, preparing legal documents, and organizing case-related information. - [Paralegal (Nursing)](https://www.drkit.org/paralegal-nursing/) - Paralegals support lawyers by assisting with legal research, preparing legal documents, and organizing case-related information. Caroline, the paralegal featured in the video, also has a nursing degree, and she works on medical malpractice cases. - [Paralegal (Transactional)](https://www.drkit.org/paralegal-transactional/) - Paralegals support lawyers by assisting with legal research, preparing legal documents, and organizing case-related information. - [Audiologist](https://www.drkit.org/audiologist/) - Audiologists diagnose, evaluate and treat hearing and other ear-related problems. - [Kennel Manager](https://www.drkit.org/kennel-manager/) - A kennel manager is responsible for managing the kennel technicians and performing other duties in a kennel including the checking in and out of pets, taking care of the pets, and performing maintenance on anything in the kennel. - [Speech Language Pathologist (School)](https://www.drkit.org/speech-language-pathologist/) - Speech-language pathologists diagnose, evaluate, and provide treatment for various communication disorders related to hearing, speech, and language. - [Speech Language Pathologist (Clinic)](https://www.drkit.org/speech-language-pathologist-clinic/) - Speech-language pathologists diagnose, evaluate, and provide treatment for various communication disorders related to hearing, speech, and language. - [Speech Language Pathologist](https://www.drkit.org/speech-language-pathologist-2/) - Speech-language pathologists diagnose, evaluate, and provide treatment for various communication disorders related to hearing, speech, and language. - [Licensed Clinical Social Worker](https://www.drkit.org/licensed-clinical-social-worker/) - A licensed clinical social worker diagnoses and treats mental illnesses; they help clients to find productive ways to deal with difficult situations they are experiencing. The type of work that Wendy (featured in the video) does is a little different than what social workers generally do - helping to set clients up with useful community - [Licensed Social Worker](https://www.drkit.org/licensed-social-worker/) - Social workers typically assist patients with discharge plans when they leave a facility. They assist patients with setting up community resources they will need when they are at home. - [Respiratory Therapist Educator](https://www.drkit.org/respiratory-therapist-educator/) - A respiratory therapist educator helps clients with lung-related disease. Jennifer, the therapist in the video helps people to quit smoking. She also helps the parents of kids with asthma to deal with this condition. - [Respiratory Therapist](https://www.drkit.org/respiratory-therapist/) - Respiratory therapists help people who have difficulty breathing, such as infants with underdeveloped lungs or adults with lung disease or another chronic lung-related problem. Make sure to use the search box to find Jennifer's video! - [Recreational Therapist](https://www.drkit.org/recreational-therapist/) - Recreational therapists plan and provide recreational activities that may involve music, art, crafts, drama, sports, or other games to patients in healthcare settings or the general public through parks and recreation departments. - [Real Estate Broker](https://www.drkit.org/real-estate-broker/) - A real estate broker helps people to buy, sell, or rent property. A broker may own a real estate business; a realtor must work under the guidance of a broker. - [Real Estate Appraiser](https://www.drkit.org/real-estate-appraiser/) - Real estate appraisers provide an estimate of the value of property and/or buildings for buyers before development or before it is purchased. - [Property Management Supervisor](https://www.drkit.org/property-management-supervisor/) - A property management supervisor oversees all of the evidence and property that has been turned in to a police department. - [Epidemiologist](https://www.drkit.org/epidemiologist/) - Epidemiologists conduct research into the patterns and causes of diseases in humans. They work to educate the community and lawmakers on their findings in order to reduce the risks of these problems in the future. - [Podiatrist](https://www.drkit.org/podiatrist/) - Podiatrists treat patients who have problems related to their feet, ankles, or legs. - [Pharmacy Technician](https://www.drkit.org/pharmacy-technician/) - Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists to provide prescribed medication by measuring and packaging medication, organizing inventory, and dealing with customers. - [Pharmacist](https://www.drkit.org/pharmacist/) - Pharmacists fill drug prescriptions for patients, and they provide advice as to how to use these drugs safely. In addition, they may complete insurance forms, supervise pharmacy technicians, and advise patients about general health-related topics. - [Occupational Therapist](https://www.drkit.org/occupational-therapist/) - Occupational therapists help patients with injuries, illnesses, developmental or emotional problems, and those dealing with age-related issues to improve their skills so they can take care of themselves and be successful in their work. - [Occupational Therapy Assistant](https://www.drkit.org/occupational-therapy-assistant/) - An occupational therapy assistant helps patients to recover and improve skills needed in their daily lives, including skills that they may need at work. They do this under the supervision of an occupational therapist. - [Clinical Dietitian](https://www.drkit.org/clinical-dietitian/) - Dietitians advise people about what to eat in order to promote health and manage disease. - [Physician (Doctor - Family and General Practitioner)](https://www.drkit.org/physician-doctor-family-and-general-practitioner/) - General practitioners and family physicians diagnose and treat the diseases, physiological disorders, and injuries of patients. They provide primary contact and continuous care for patients. - [Marketing Director](https://www.drkit.org/marketing-director/) - A marketing director is in charge of all marketing and public relations related to an organization. Sabrina, the marketing director featured in the video, works for a university. - [Director of Marketing](https://www.drkit.org/director-of-marketing/) - A marketing director is in charge of all marketing and public relations related to an organization. Lorraine, the marketing director featured in this video, works for a beach resort. - [Director of Marketing and Public Relations](https://www.drkit.org/director-of-marketing-and-public-relations/) - A public relations director is responsible for promoting the programs and services of the organization. - [Director of Retail](https://www.drkit.org/director-of-retail/) - The director of retail is in charge of all retail-related activities for an organization including the ordering, receiving, and pricing of new inventory. Marsha, the director of retail featured in the video, is in charge of many retail stores within a resort setting. The salaries listed are for the position of "buyer", which is one - [Public Historian](https://www.drkit.org/public-historian/) - A public historian typically research historical documents and sources to learn about the past. Ashley, the historian featured in the video, works in the environmental field. She often researches the historic use of a property to determine any environmental concerns. - [Historic Preservationist](https://www.drkit.org/historic-preservationist/) - The historic preservationist featured in the video, Ross, manages a community of historic buildings including issues related to their preservation. - [Museum Technician and Conservator](https://www.drkit.org/museum-technician-and-conservator/) - Museum technicians and conservators restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. They may work with specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts, artifacts, textiles, or art. - [HIPAA Privacy Officer](https://www.drkit.org/hipaa-privacy-officer/) - A privacy officer monitors hospital compliance for patient privacy and confidentiality. One responsibility is to provide training on these guidelines to employees. - [Medical Records and Health Information Technician](https://www.drkit.org/medical-records-and-health-information-technician/) - Health information technicians manage health related information by maintaining its accuracy and security in paper and electronic forms. They may also code information for insurance companies, making sure that they receive proper payments for the services that were performed. - [Funeral Director](https://www.drkit.org/funeral-director/) - Funeral directors manage all aspects of a funeral service including preparing the remains of the deceased person and organizing funerals. - [Embalmer](https://www.drkit.org/embalmer/) - Embalmers prepare people after they die for viewings during funerals. - [Credit Analysis Manager](https://www.drkit.org/credit-analysis-manager/) - A credit analysis manager oversees other analysts to make sure they are evaluating potential commercial loan customers accurately. - [Tax Examiner, Collector, and Revenue Agent](https://www.drkit.org/tax-examiner-collector-and-revenue-agent/) - Tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents ensure that federal, state, and local governments get their tax money from businesses and citizens. They review tax returns, conduct audits, identify taxes owed, and collect overdue tax payments. - [Maritime Archaeologist](https://www.drkit.org/maritime-archaeologist/) - A maritime archaeologist does historical research related to maritime issues. This can involve book-related research as well as scuba diving to inspect underwater sites including ship wrecks. - [Lineman (Utility High Voltage)](https://www.drkit.org/lineman-utility-high-voltage/) - A lineman installs, maintains, and repairs electrical and telecommuncation wires. The lineman featured in this video, Nick, works for a power company. - [Economist](https://www.drkit.org/economist/) - Economists use mathematical models and statistics to analyze data so they can predict trends and evaluate economic issues related to resources, goods, and services. - [Dentist](https://www.drkit.org/dentist/) - A dentist diagnoses and treats problems with the teeth and gums. They also work with patients to prevent future problems. - [Orthodontist](https://www.drkit.org/orthodontist/) - Orthodontists put braces on teeth in order to straighten them. - [Dental Hygienist](https://www.drkit.org/dental-hygienist/) - A dental hygienist cleans teeth and examines them for signs of problems. In addition a hygienist provides advice to patients about how to maintain good oral health. - [Dental Assistant](https://www.drkit.org/dental-assistant/) - Dental assistants perform many tasks in a dentist's office including preparing patients for treatments, cleaning instruments, assisting dentists during treatments, record keeping, and the scheduling of appointments. Their duties may vary by geographical location and by the offices in which they work. - [Pastry Chef](https://www.drkit.org/pastry-chef/) - A pastry chef orders ingredients for and prepares various types of pastries including cakes, creme brulee, among many others. - [Restaurant Manager](https://www.drkit.org/restaurant-manager/) - The general manager of the restaurant is in charge of every aspect of the restaurant including the hiring and managing of all staff, the ordering of all equipment and supplies, and ensuring customer satisfaction at all times. - [Newspaper Editor](https://www.drkit.org/newspaper-editor/) - A newspaper editor may decide what stories will be printed in the paper, assign stories to reporters, and review/edit these stories before publication. - [Newspaper Reporter](https://www.drkit.org/newspaper-reporter/) - Newspaper reporters research topics and write articles. The research often involves interviewing various individuals. - [Digital Journalist](https://www.drkit.org/digital-journalist/) - A digital journalist interviews people and shoots and edits these videos. - [Public Relations Director](https://www.drkit.org/public-relations-director/) - A public relations director regularly deals with the media - answering questions, providing press releases, etc. In addition, a public relations director will promote events or other initiatives. Megan, the director featured in the video, works for a university. - [Clinical Laboratory Scientist](https://www.drkit.org/clinical-laboratory-scientist/) - Clinical laboratory scientists are responsible for performing laboratory tests on samples gathered in a medical environment. - [Chiropractor](https://www.drkit.org/chiropractor/) - Chiropractors use spinal adjustments and manipulation to treat patients with problems related to the neuromusculoskeletal system (nerves, bones, muscles, etc.). - [Child Life Specialist](https://www.drkit.org/child-life-specialist/) - A child life specialist works with kids in a health care setting to deal with stress related to chronic illnesses, injuries, disabilities, and loss. - [Pharmaceutical Chemist](https://www.drkit.org/pharmaceutical-chemist/) - Pharmaceutical chemists are basically chemists in the pharmaceutical industry. They conduct research on drugs, formulate new drugs, and monitor the quality control of the drug making process. - [Local Sales Manager (TV)](https://www.drkit.org/local-sales-manager/) - A local sales manager manages and works with the sales staff to make sure they reach their revenue goals. Brian, the manager featured in the video, works at a television station. The salaries listed are for "sales managers" in general. - [Account Executive (TV)](https://www.drkit.org/account-executive/) - A sales account executive has the job of maintaining current advertising accounts as well as looking for new ones. Renee, the executive featured in the video, works for a television station. - [Purchasing Agent](https://www.drkit.org/purchasing-agent/) - A purchasing agent is in charge of purchasing all materials needed by an organization. Allison, the purchasing agent featured in the video, works for a school system. - [Human Resources Manager](https://www.drkit.org/human-resources-manager/) - Human resource managers coordinate all administrative functions within an organization including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and advising top management on strategic planning. - [Market Research Analyst](https://www.drkit.org/market-research-analyst/) - Market research analysts gather and analyze data on consumers and competitors. They study market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service and help companies understand the demand for these products. - [Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher](https://www.drkit.org/cement-mason-and-concrete-finisher/) - A cement mason is a person who creates and finishes surfaces of poured concrete including driveways, floors, sidewalks, roads, and curbs. - [Construction Laborer](https://www.drkit.org/construction-laborer/) - A construction laborer performs various tasks on construction sites including removing debris, moving around construction materials, digging trenches or holes, constructing scaffolding, along with many other construction-related tasks. - [Construction Manager](https://www.drkit.org/construction-manager/) - Construction managers supervise every aspect of a construction project, including the planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating of the activities involved in the project. - [Biochemist or Biophysicist](https://www.drkit.org/biochemist-or-biophysicist/) - Biochemists and biophysicists study the processes within living things including heredity, cell development, and disease. - [Sign Language Interpreter](https://www.drkit.org/sign-language-interpreter/) - A sign language interpreter converts language from one to another during speeches, meetings, conferences, and during conversation. - [Controller/Comptroller](https://www.drkit.org/controller-comptroller/) - A controller (or comptroller) oversees all financial aspects of an organization. - [Business Manager (Automotive)](https://www.drkit.org/business-manager/) - A business manager oversees the accounting department and all expenditures for an organization. Anna, the business manager featured in the video works for an automotive dealer. - [Enologist](https://www.drkit.org/enologist/) - Enologists (wine makers) are responsible for every aspect of wine making. Depending on the winery, they spend various amounts of time working in either the lab or on the production of wine. They perform various analyses on the wine and monitor bottling control measures to ensure a quality product. - [Medical and Health Services Manager](https://www.drkit.org/medical-and-health-services-manager/) - Medical and Health Services Managers manage medical facilities, departments, or practices for groups of physicians. They keep up with changes in legislation and make sure their facilities conform to all regulations. - [Therapist/Licensed Professional Counselor](https://www.drkit.org/therapist-licensed-professional-counselor/) - Mental health counselors diagnose and treat mental illnesses; they help clients to find productive ways to deal with difficult situations they are experiencing. - [Television Studio Manager](https://www.drkit.org/television-studio-manager/) - A TV studio manager manages everything that happens in the studio during preparation for and broadcast of a live news show. - [Substance Abuse Therapist](https://www.drkit.org/substance-abuse-therapist/) - A substance abuse therapist conducts individual and group therapy with clients who have problems with substance abuse and addiction. - [Sergeant (Criminal Investigations)](https://www.drkit.org/sergeant-criminal-investigations/) - A sergeant in the criminal investigations unit oversees the detectives in a police department. - [Sales Manager at a resort](https://www.drkit.org/sales-manager-at-a-resort/) - Amy, the sales manager featured in the video, works at a beach resort. Her primary job is to recruit and manage groups who come in to stay at the resort. The salaries listed are for "event planners" in general - not exactly what she does, but related. - [Restorative Supervisor Nurse](https://www.drkit.org/restorative-supervisor-nurse/) - A nurse who serves as a restorative supervisor supervises employees who are helping patients to live as safely and independently as possible. They often help patients after they have completed physical therapy with activities such as range of motion, getting out of bed, or walking. - [Recruitment Manager](https://www.drkit.org/recruitment-manager/) - A recruitment manager manages the recruitment and hiring of employees in an organization. - [Recovery Room Nurse](https://www.drkit.org/recovery-room-nurse/) - A nurse in a recovery room helps patients who have just come out of surgery, radiology, or other departments to become stabilized before going home or back to their hospital room. - [Quartermaster (US Navy)](https://www.drkit.org/quartermaster/) - A quartermaster's primary job relates to navigation including conducting weather and tide observations, determining the ships position, and making sure that the ship safely travels to various locations. - [Quality Control Bioassay Analyst](https://www.drkit.org/quality-control-bioassay-analyst/) - Research assistants (similar to the associate scientist in the video) can work in a variety of settings including businesses, universities, and the government. Generally, they assist with every aspect of various research projects by reviewing the literature, collecting data, inputting data, and evaluating the findings. The associate scientist in the video works in a biotech - [Public Information Officer](https://www.drkit.org/public-information-officer/) - An information officer writes press releases, company newsletters, and answers letters from the public related to a particular organization. Kathryn, the information officer featured in the video works for a transportation department within a state. - [Public Accountant](https://www.drkit.org/public-accountant/) - A public accountant performs a variety of duties for clients including tax preparation, tax research, preparing financial statements, business consulting, and payroll services. - [Psychiatric Nurse](https://www.drkit.org/psychiatric-nurse/) - A nurse in a psychiatric setting works with patients who are mentally ill. These nurses may work in psychiatric hospitals, on a psychiatric floor of a regular hospital, or in a prison. - [Physician Recruiter](https://www.drkit.org/physician-recruiter/) - A physician recruiter finds and screens potential applicants for the job of physician within a hospital or healthcare system. They may also arrange travel for the applicants who are invited for interviews and be involved in the contract negotiations. - [Physician (Doctor - Psychiatrist)](https://www.drkit.org/physician-doctor-psychiatrist/) - A psychiatrist diagnoses and treats mental illnesses through a combination of medication, psychotherapy, and hospitalization. - [Physician (Doctor - Pediatric Intensive Care)](https://www.drkit.org/pediatric-intensive-care-physician/) - A pediatric intensive care physician works in the intensive care unit for children. This can require working with children with any number of very serious injuries or illnesses. - [Physician (Doctor - Emergency Room)](https://www.drkit.org/physician-doctor-emergency-room/) - An emergency room physician assists patients who need urgent physical care. This may include someone who has been in some type of an accident or someone in cardiac arrest. - [Physician (Doctor - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist)](https://www.drkit.org/physician-doctor-child-and-adolescent-psychiatrist/) - A child psychiatrist diagnoses and treats mental illnesses in children through a combination of medication, psychotherapy, and hospitalization. - [Pharmaceutical Sales Representative (Drug Rep)](https://www.drkit.org/pharmaceutical-sales-representative-drug-rep/) - A pharmaceutical sales representative works for a drug company and sells these drugs at doctor's offices and hospitals. - [Patrol Officer (Trainer)](https://www.drkit.org/patrol-officer-trainer/) - Police officers (in general) enforce laws by patrolling particular areas, respond to emergencies, collect evidence related to crimes, and testifying in courts (along with doing many other things). - [Organizational Development Specialist](https://www.drkit.org/organizational-development-specialist/) - An organizational development specialist is responsible for organizing orientation and leadership programs for an organization. In addition, they may spend time coaching leaders to help them to understand various workplace situations and how to best deal with them. - [Operation Specialist (US Navy)](https://www.drkit.org/operation-specialist/) - An operations specialist will plot a ship's position, operate radar and other navigational systems, and receive and deal with information from target tracking devices. - [Nursery Nurse](https://www.drkit.org/nursery-nurse/) - A nursery nurse nurse in a hospital works with babies after birth in the hospital. - [Nurse Practitioner](https://www.drkit.org/nurse-practitioner/) - A nurse practitioner evaluates patients, determines treatment plans, and delivers advanced nursing services. A nurse practitioner (with some level of physician supervision) can prescribe medications, unlike a nurse. - [Nurse Manager](https://www.drkit.org/nurse-manager/) - A nurse manager is a nurse who schedules and supervises all of the employees on a particular unit in a hospital. The nurse manager in the video, Meredith, works on an orthopedic unit. - [Nurse (Charge Nurse)](https://www.drkit.org/charge-nurse/) - A charge nurse will serve as a supervisor of other nurses on a unit while still seeing their own patients. They may have to do all of the scheduling for their floor, train new nurses, and attend meetings with hospital leadership. - [News Anchor](https://www.drkit.org/news-anchor/) - News anchors typically research stories, interview people, and report the news on television. - [Meteorologist](https://www.drkit.org/meteorologist/) - A broadcast meteorologist provides weather forecasts through television or radio broadcasts. - [Mental Health Counselor](https://www.drkit.org/mental-health-counselor/) - Mental health counselors diagnose and treat mental illnesses; they help clients to find productive ways to deal with difficult situations they are experiencing. - [Medical-Surgical Nurse](https://www.drkit.org/medical-surgical-nurse/) - A nurse on a medical/surgical floor deals with a wide variety of medical issues on a general unit in a hospital. - [Medical Laboratory Technician](https://www.drkit.org/medical-laboratory-technician/) - A medical laboratory technician conducts various tests of bodily fluids in a lab setting. Tests may occur for routine lab work, cholesterol readings, or tests for infections. - [Medical Equipment Sales Representative](https://www.drkit.org/medical-equipment-sales-representative/) - A medical equipment sales representative promotes, markets, and sells medical equipment to hospitals, physicians, and surgery centers. - [Logging Equipment Operators](https://www.drkit.org/logging-equipment-operators/) - Logging equipment operators may use heavy equipment to load logs onto trains or trucks. - [Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)](https://www.drkit.org/licensed-practical-nurse-lpn/) - Licensed practical nurse (LPN) and licensed vocational nurse (LVN) are two terms for the same position; different terms are used in different locations. LPNs and LVNs work under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and physicians, and they provide basic bedside care to patients. - [Landscape Architect](https://www.drkit.org/landscape-architect/) - Landscape architecture is the design of outdoor public areas, gold courses, landmarks, and structures to achieve environmental, social-behavioral, or aesthetic outcomes. It involves the systematic investigation of existing social, ecological, and soil conditions and processes in the landscape. - [Intensive Care Unit Nurse](https://www.drkit.org/intensive-care-unit-nurse/) - A nurse on an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a hospital takes care of critically ill patients who may require close monitoring. Some of these patients require very specialized equipment for their care. - [Human Resources Organizational Development Specialist](https://www.drkit.org/human-resources-organizational-development-specialist/) - A human resources organizational development consultant is responsible for organizing orientation and other special projects within an organization (e.g., various training programs). In addition, they may spend time coaching leaders to help them to understand various workplace situations and how to best deal with them. - [General Manager of a hotel](https://www.drkit.org/general-manager-of-a-hotel/) - A general manager of a hotel is responsible for every aspect of food/beverage, human resources, housekeeping, operations, and sales/marketing of the hotel. - [Front Desk and Reservations Director](https://www.drkit.org/front-desk-and-reservations-director/) - A front desk and reservations director is responsible for everything related to reservations and the checking in and out of guests at a hotel or resort. - [Floor Installer](https://www.drkit.org/floor-installer/) - Floor installers lay wood, vinyl, tile, and stone floors. - [Director of the Community & Environment Department](https://www.drkit.org/director-of-the-community-environment-department/) - The director of the community and environment department oversees programs within a county related to housing, mosquito control, environmental protection, and economic development. - [Director of Tennis](https://www.drkit.org/director-of-tennis/) - A director of tennis at a resort must maintain the tennis courts, monitor staff, and organize tennis clinics and lessons for the guests. - [Director of Owner Relations](https://www.drkit.org/director-of-owner-relations/) - A director of owner relations is responsible for interacting with people who own units at the resort and helping them to improve and maintain these units. Lia, the person featured in the video, also manages the front desk of the resort during the busy summer season. - [Director of Fitness](https://www.drkit.org/director-of-fitness/) - The director of fitness at a resort manages and provides instruction to guests in the workout facilities. This includes the ordering of new equipment as well as providing personal training and teaching workout classes. - [Director of a Mental Health Hotline](https://www.drkit.org/director-of-a-mental-health-hotline/) - The director of a mental health hotline oversees staff who take calls on a mental health hotline along with those who admit new patients. - [Director of a Condo Association](https://www.drkit.org/director-of-a-condo-association/) - A director of a condo association works closely with the board of directors to manage a condo association in accordance with the rules of the condo and local laws. - [Director (TV News)](https://www.drkit.org/director-tv-news/) - A director at a news station is responsible for getting a news broadcast on air successfully. - [Digital Sales Manager](https://www.drkit.org/digital-sales-manager/) - A digital sales manager sells advertisements that will appear on an organizations website and monitors the success of these strategies. - [Corporate Director of Strategic Planning](https://www.drkit.org/director-of-strategic-planning/) - A director of strategic planning typically works on developing business plans to help an organization to grow and become more profitable. Hong, the director featured in the video, works for a healthcare system. - [Construction and Building Inspector](https://www.drkit.org/construction-and-building-inspector/) - Construction and Building Inspectors make sure that all construction projects are built within local and federal construction guidelines (building codes). Inspectors have the power to halt construction work on a site if it does not meet these standards. - [Computer Hardware Engineer](https://www.drkit.org/computer-hardware-engineer/) - Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, and routers. These engineers discover new directions in computer hardware, which generate rapid advances in computer technology. - [Commercial Loan Officer](https://www.drkit.org/commercial-loan-officer/) - A loan officer reviews and evaluates loan applications and potentially awards loans to applicants. James, the loan officer featured in the video, deals with commercial loans (loans related to real estate, machinery, and equipment that will be used by a business). - [Clinical Psychologist](https://www.drkit.org/clinical-psychologist/) - A clinical psychologist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat mental illnesses. - [Clinical Child Psychologist](https://www.drkit.org/clinical-child-psychologist/) - A clinical child psychologist typically provides mental health therapy to children. - [Clinical Analyst Nurse](https://www.drkit.org/clinical-analyst-nurse/) - A nurse who serves in the clinical analyst position is responsible for clinical support of electronic health records. - [Chemo Infusion Nurse](https://www.drkit.org/chemo-infusion-nurse/) - A chemo infusion nurse works with patients who are receiving chemotherapy. - [Chemical Engineer](https://www.drkit.org/chemical-engineer/) - Chemical engineers research, design, and develop chemical processes and equipment, oversee the operation and maintenance of industrial chemical, plastics, pharmaceutical, resource, pulp, and food processing plants and perform duties related to chemical quality control, environmental protection and biochemical or bio-technical engineering. - [Cath Lab Recovery Nurse](https://www.drkit.org/cath-lab-recovery-nurse/) - A nurse in a cath lab recovery room works with patients who are getting ready to go in to the cath lab for heart-related procedures and those who have already completed these procedures. - [Cath Lab Nurse](https://www.drkit.org/cath-lab-nurse/) - A nurse in a cath lab works with patients who may have issues related to the heart. Imaging equipment may be used to observe the heart and arteries to look for problems including blockages. - [Case Management Nurse](https://www.drkit.org/case-management-nurse/) - A nurse who serves as a case manager is responsible for preparing patients for discharge from the hospital. This may involve setting up home healthcare and other necessary resources. - [Business Development Manager](https://www.drkit.org/business-development-manager/) - Melanie, the manager featured in the video, basically sells her organizations wellness program to customers in the community. Salaries listed are for "sales managers" in general. - [Business Development Director](https://www.drkit.org/business-development-director/) - An OBGYN business development director has the job of improving the OBGYN program by analyzing areas including services provided, financing, and marketing. - [Boatswain's Mate 1st Class (US Navy)](https://www.drkit.org/boatswains-mate-1st-class/) - A boatswain's mate spends most of their time outside engaging in any of the following duties - serving as a lookout, repairing and maintaining equipment, operating telephone systems, transferring supplies from ship to ship. - [Beach Service Manager](https://www.drkit.org/beach-service-manager/) - A beach service manager manages all of the beach services including bike, beach chair, and jet ski rentals at a resort. - [Assistant Health Information Management Director](https://www.drkit.org/assistant-health-information-management-director/) - A Health Information Management Director is responsible for making sure that all patients have an accurate and complete electronic medical record. - [Agricultural Inspector](https://www.drkit.org/agricultural-inspector/) - Agriculture inspectors ensure that agricultural entities comply with government regulations. 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You may already qualify as a professional pilot, a certified airplane mechanic, or other position like air - [Airframe and Powerplant certificate/AAS degree](https://www.drkit.org/airframe-and-powerplant-certificate-degree/) - In most geographical areas there are 3 ways to get a government-approved license to do airframe and/or powerplant work on aircraft: 1) Earn a certificate or AS degree from a government-approved training school in Airframe and/or Powerplant, each taking about 1 year (2-years for both) and then successfully pass the government-approved exams. Most students opt - [Aviation Flight (AAS)](https://www.drkit.org/aviation-flight-aas/) - Associate of Applied Science degrees programs in Aviation Flight are designed to train you to become a professional pilot—from private to commercial--starting with flight training the very first year. Many programs are structured at 2 + 2 programs, meaning that once completing the AAS degree and being qualified as a pilot, you can move on - [Electronics Technology (AAS)](https://www.drkit.org/electronics-technology-aas/) - Electronics Technologists work with electric and electronic devices, some of which are microscopic for use in very small appliances and some that are huge. Their primary responsibility is to install and repair these devices. Some technologists specialize in devices used in aviation, fiber optics, or wireless communication. To get into an Associate of Science degree - [Criminology and Criminal Justice (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/criminal-justice-bs/) - Are you wondering about the difference between Criminology and Criminal Justice? It’s pretty simple actually. Criminology is the behavioral study of crime—that is, criminal activity and how the laws are made to control it. Criminal Justice looks at the legal system itself—how laws are applied and how alleged criminals are brought to justice. As a - [Metallurgical Engineering (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/metallurgical-engineering-bs/) - Metallurgical Engineers use science and math to solve problems, problems involving metals—finding them, extracting them, and then designing useful products based on the properties of each. Alloys are made by combining two or more metals for greater strength, temperature resistance, flexibility, durability, etc. needed for the intended use. Most metallurgical engineers focus on one stage - [Truck Driving Certificate](https://www.drkit.org/truck-driving-certificate/) - Do you like the idea of commanding a big rig across long distances, seeing new sights, meeting new people, working hard? If you do, Professional Truck Driving is worth looking into. You can make a good living driving with this specialized training. Of course, you’ll need to have a relatively clean driving record, especially over - [Welding (AAS)](https://www.drkit.org/welding-aas/) - Most of us know that a lot of welding needs to be done when making things like buildings and bridges, but many of us don’t really know what welding is. Welding is the process that puts together two materials—metal or non-metal—by using a combination of heat and pressure. That’s a whole lot tighter connection than - [Educational Specialist (EdS)](https://www.drkit.org/educational-specialist/) - People in the Education field are involved in the process of teaching and learning; they help people of all ages develop new skills, learn new facts, develop attitudes, and refine their beliefs to make their lives better. Those who go beyond the Bachelor’s degree level of training to complete a Master’s degree or higher are - [Chemical Technology (AAS)](https://www.drkit.org/chemical-technology-aas/) - Chemistry is the study of the structure and properties of matter-- anything that you could physically touch. Chemical Technologists work with chemists and chemical engineers to design, test, or manufacture chemical products. They may work in chemical and drug production or at research labs, oil companies, government agencies, paint manufacturers, or medical facilities. Earning an - [Paper and Chemical Technology (AAS)](https://www.drkit.org/paper-and-chemical-technology-aas/) - Predictions were that ours was fast becoming a paperless society—something that obviously hasn’t happened. We are still surrounded by paper and other wood-based products today; so numerous careers exist in the paper and pulp industry. An Associate of Applied Science degree in Paper and Chemical Technology will position you to do laboratory work to test, - [Automotive Body Repair Technology (AAS or Certificate)](https://www.drkit.org/automotive-body-repair-technology-aas-or-certificate/) - With an Associate’s degree (either an AS or an AAS) or Certificate in Auto Body Repair Technology you’ll be able to repair the frames and finish the exteriors of cars and small trucks after they get major or minor collision damage. You’ll be able to weld, use fillers, repair glass, and paint auto bodies along - [Psychology (BA or BS)](https://www.drkit.org/psychology-ba-or-bs/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing--the mind. It’s a field that people really enjoy studying because what’s not to like about basically learning about you?! The field has a very broad application, even though many people think it’s mainly about counseling people and helping them with their problems. Psychology is - [Theater (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/theater-ba/) - The fun part of majoring in Theater Arts is that you don’t just learn in the classroom. You also learn backstage and on stage! You’ll learn about all the different kinds of plays there are while both reading some and writing some. You’ll learn about improv and what it takes to be spontaneous in the - [Dramatic Writing (BFA)](https://www.drkit.org/dramatic-writing-bfa/) - Dramatic writing involves creating stories to be played out in theater, film, and television. These stories may be comedic, tragic, or a hybrid of the two. They could be within certain genres like Action and Horror. Nevertheless, each story has a unique voice and message that’s put across. Most BFA in Dramatic Writing programs begin - [Home Health Aide Certificate](https://www.drkit.org/home-health-aide-certificate/) - With a certificate as a Home Health Aide you will be able to help patients in their homes who are in need of assistance because of illness, disability, lack of mobility/stability, or some cognitive deficit. You may help patients every day, for a few hours a day three times a week, or any other hours - [Cosmetology certificate](https://www.drkit.org/cosmetology-certificate/) - The field of Cosmetology is all about hair, skin, cosmetics, and nails and procedures to make them beautiful. A certificate program in cosmetology will train you how to do hair cutting, styling, coloring, and highlighting as well as facials, manicures, and pedicures. Sanitation and sterilization may also be covered, and specialized training in hair braiding, - [Cosmetology (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/cosmetology-as/) - The field of Cosmetology is all about hair, skin, cosmetics, and nails and procedures to make them beautiful. Getting an Associate’s degree in Cosmetology is not just about how to style hair and polish nails, though. That’s part of the training, but the program includes science—yes, science: the anatomy of the hair, skin, and nails, - [Welding (Certificate)](https://www.drkit.org/welding-certificate/) - Most of us know that a lot of welding needs to be done when making things like buildings and bridges, but many of us don’t really know what welding is. Welding is the process that puts together two materials—metal or non-metal—by using a combination of heat and pressure. That’s a whole lot tighter connection than - [Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS)](https://www.drkit.org/physical-therapist-assistant-aas/) - Physical Therapy is the practice of using various physical hands-on movements, manipulations, and exercises to help patients heal after surgery, injury, and illness. At times, it may involve the use of electrotherapy to speed healing. PT also involves diagnosing and teaching people how to reduce pain and improve how they move and function as they - [Veterinary Technology (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/veterinary-technology-as/) - As you probably know, Veterinary Medicine is the branch of the medical field that looks at the causes of illnesses, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries in animals. Besides becoming a Veterinarian, there is another option in the field for people who really want to work to help animals but - [Veterinary Medicine (DVM)](https://www.drkit.org/veterinary-medicine-dvm/) - As you probably know, Veterinary Medicine is the branch of the medical field that looks at the causes of illnesses, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries in animals. Most Veterinarians work with domesticated animals, like our pets and farm animals, but some specialize in animals in the wild and in - [Sport and Performance Psychology (MA)](https://www.drkit.org/sport-and-performance-psychology-ma/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing--the mind. It’s a field that people really enjoy studying because what’s not to like about basically learning about you?! The field has a very broad application, even though many people think it’s mainly about counseling people and helping them with their problems. Psychology is - [Speech Language Pathology (MS)](https://www.drkit.org/speech-language-pathology-ms/) - Speech Language Pathologists (sometimes called speech therapists) diagnose speech problems—verbal and non-verbal--in individuals of all ages and implement treatment strategies to help patients improve their abilities to communicate and swallow. Swallowing may be hard after certain illnesses. They help patient’s language problems—understanding and expressing oneself—and choosing appropriate social communication and body language. Some therapists specialize - [Spanish minor](https://www.drkit.org/spanish-minor/) - Earning a minor in Spanish while working on another degree makes good sense. Do you know why? Knowing how to speak a foreign language and knowing something about the culture will open more job opportunities to you and maybe even help you earn more money. Spanish is known to be one of the easiest languages - [Sociology, Childhood Education (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/sociology-childhood-education-ba/) - Sociology looks at how people live together, which means sociologists study human society. They want to find out how living with and among others affects human behavior and how this behavior affects society. Sociologists have a ten-paces-back view as they look for patterns within the behavior and attitudes of groups of people from small groups, - [Social Psychology (PhD)](https://www.drkit.org/social-psychology-phd/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing--the mind. So, it’s a field that people really enjoy studying because what’s not to like about basically learning about you?! The field has a very broad application, even though many people think it’s mainly about counseling people and helping them with their problems. Social - [Social Psychology (MA)](https://www.drkit.org/social-psychology-ma/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing--the mind. So, it’s a field that people really enjoy studying because what’s not to like about basically learning about you?! The field has a very broad application, even though many people think it’s mainly about counseling people and helping them with their problems. Social - [School Psychology (PsyD)](https://www.drkit.org/school-psychology-psyd/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing--the mind. So, it’s a field that people really enjoy studying because what’s not to like about basically learning about you?! The field has a very broad application, even though many people think it’s mainly about counseling people and helping them with their problems. School - [School Psychology (PhD)](https://www.drkit.org/school-psychology-phd/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing--the mind. So, it’s a field that people really enjoy studying because what’s not to like about basically learning about you?! The field has a very broad application, even though many people think it’s mainly about counseling people and helping them with their problems. School - [School Psychology (MA or MS)](https://www.drkit.org/school-psychology-ma/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing--the mind. So, it’s a field that people really enjoy studying because what’s not to like about basically learning about you?! The field has a very broad application, even though many people think it’s mainly about counseling people and helping them with their problems. School - [Quantitative Psychology (MA)](https://www.drkit.org/quantitative-psychology-ma/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing--the mind. It’s a field that people really enjoy studying because what’s not to like about basically learning about you?! The field has a very broad application, even though many people think it’s mainly about counseling people and helping them with their problems. Psychology is - [Public History (MA)](https://www.drkit.org/public-history-ma/) - Public History is a field that a little tricky to define. Some would say that public history methodology is used by historians who are not teaching in a college or university classroom. What that means is that there is a whole set of historians—people who are collecting and studying historical data and occurrences—who draw conclusions - [Public Health (MPH)](https://www.drkit.org/public-health-mph/) - Public Health as a field is sort of hard to define. It basically involves making sure that all people in a society or community are provided with an environment that is healthy to live in. Most people look to the government to provide environmental controls like water and air testing and treatment, regulations that control - [Psychology, General (MA)](https://www.drkit.org/psychology-ma/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing--the mind. It’s a field that people really enjoy studying because what’s not to like about basically learning about you?! The field has a very broad application, even though many people think it’s mainly about counseling people and helping them with their problems. Psychology is - [Psychology, Assessment and Measurement (PhD)](https://www.drkit.org/psychology-assessment-and-measurement-phd/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing--the mind. It’s a field that people really enjoy studying because what’s not to like about basically learning about you?! The field has a very broad application, even though many people think it’s mainly about counseling people and helping them with their problems. Psychology is - [Pre-Professional Biology (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/preprofessional-biology-bs/) - Biology is the scientific study of life in all forms including plants, animals, and microorganisms. A Bachelor’s degree in biology can be a good spring-board to a number of careers in allied health, and the BS degree can prepare you to be a research assistant, a technician in forensics, toxicology, ecology, or pharmacology, or a - [Political Science, Pre-Law (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/political-science-pre-law-ba/) - Political Science looks at how governments and politics work at the local, state, national, and international levels. Political science looks back over history to figure out what principals guided various societies. This is a field that today seems to create controversy and get more and more attention—there’s always some breaking news about what’s happening with - [Political Science (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/political-science-ba/) - Political Science looks at how governments and politics work at the local, state, national, and international levels. Political science looks back over history to figure out what principals guided various societies. This is a field that today seems to create controversy and get more and more attention—there’s always some breaking news about what’s happening with - [Police Academy](https://www.drkit.org/police-academy/) - Criminal Justice looks at the legal system itself—how laws are applied and how alleged criminals are brought to justice. Criminal Justice, as a more hands-on, skilled-based field, is focused on the whole law enforcement system: how laws are enforced and how criminals are rehabilitated. You don’t really need a degree (although an Associate’s degree would - [Plant Science, Golf and Sports Turf Management (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/plant-science-golf-and-sports-turf-management-bs/) - Plant Science is the study of all aspects of plant life including their use for food, fiber, and ornamentation. People in the field know how to keep plants healthy and beautiful and how best to plant them for good results, especially in the field of farming. You can imagine what practitioners in the field need - [Plant Science, Environmental Horticulture (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/plant-science-environmental-horticulture-bs/) - Plant Science is the study of all aspects of plant life including their use for food, fiber, and ornamentation. People in the field know how to keep plants healthy and beautiful and how best to plant them for good results, especially in the field of farming. You can imagine what practitioners in the field need - [Pipe Welding (Apprenticeship Program)](https://www.drkit.org/pipe-welding-apprenticeship-program/) - An apprenticeship is a position that allows you to work for a business, earning decent money, while learning the skills of the trade from master craftsman in the trade. The program will also include some classroom and self-directed study, some of which may be required before even starting the apprenticeship. As you gain the skills - [Physics (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/physics-bs/) - Physics is about understanding everything in the universe. Physicists have found that, using mathematical models, that there are certain laws that can predict what going to happen to matter and energy in certain situations. So, they make observations about real situations, develop hypotheses, conduct research, and then think through what could be happening, using math - [Physician Assistant Studies (MS)](https://www.drkit.org/physician-assistant-ms/) - Physician Assistants do many of the same things that doctors do. They diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and sometimes are the patient’s principal healthcare provider. Ordinarily, they work in conjunction with and under the supervision of an MD or group of MDs, depending on their geographical location. There is talk in some areas - [Physical Therapy (DPT)](https://www.drkit.org/physical-therapy-dpt/) - Physical Therapy is the practice of using various physical hands-on movements, manipulations, and exercises to help patients heal after surgery, injury, and illness. At times, it may involve the use of electrotherapy to speed healing. PT also involves diagnosing and teaching people how to reduce pain and improve how they move and function as they - [Philosophy (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/philosophy-ba/) - According to the Greek roots of the word “philosophy” people in the field have a love of wisdom. They want to know and understand the world. This search began in ancient times when people probably looked up at the sky and wondered how they got here and what the universe was all about. They progressed - [Pharmacy Technology (ATD)](https://www.drkit.org/pharmacy-technology-atd/) - Pharmacists dispense prescription medicines and help people use these meds correctly according to doctor’s orders. They may also discuss possible side effects with patients as well as make recommendations about over-the-counter medicines available without prescriptions. Attention to detail is critical in this field since the wrong medication given to a patient can be disastrous. As - [Paralegal Studies (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/paralegal-studies-as/) - All people involved with the practice of Law are part of the Criminal Justice system. Attorneys argue cases in court and give clients legal advice, prepare court documents, negotiate disputes, and argue law cases before a judge or a jury. Wherever a lawyer can work—legal office, business, government agency—paralegals can work, too, under the supervision - [Ocean Engineering (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/ocean-engineering-bs/) - Ocean Engineering is the field which designs and builds specialized equipment to be used to do oceanographic research. Ocean engineers use a variety of engineering skills—electrical, mechanical, design—to work with marine biologists, geologists, oceanographers, and other scientists to create instruments to be used underwater to measure and sample objects, animals, and formations of the seafloor. - [Occupational Therapy (MSOT)](https://www.drkit.org/occupational-therapy-msot/) - This field is often misunderstood, because the word “occupation” refers to not just a job or career, but also to ordinary day-to-day activities. Occupational Therapists need to know about how people structure their time, how their time is divided up among different activities, how important each activity is to the person’s health and happiness, and - [Nutrition/Dietetics (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/nutrition-dietetics-bs/) - The field of nutrition has to do with what you eat, what medications/drugs you take, and your general overall health. The basic of the science is mainly biology and chemistry, but the behavioral sciences like psychology and sociology can be important, too. Professionals in the field may work as dietitians in hospitals or clinics, as - [Nutrition Science (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/nutrition-science-bs/) - Nutrition Science is the field that has to do with what you eat, what medications/drugs you take, and your general overall health. The basic of the science is mainly biology and chemistry, but the behavioral sciences like psychology and sociology can be important, too. Professionals in the field may work as dietitians in hospitals or - [Nursing Administration (MSN)](https://www.drkit.org/nursing-administration-msn/) - Nurses treat the sick and injured. In today’s world, using an evidence-based approach is widely accepted, with nurses being trained to use documented research results, best practices, and patient desires to decide on the best treatment strategies. It’s important that expert nurses be in charge of managing the complex task of providing round-the-clock care to - [Nursing (RN - BSN)](https://www.drkit.org/nursing-rn-bsn/) - Nurses are committed to treating the sick and injured. In today’s world, using an evidence-based approach is widely accepted, with nurses being trained to use documented research results, best practices, and patient desires to decide on the best treatment strategies. So, if you already have the RN status, maybe from earning an Associate’s degree in - [Nursing (BSN)](https://www.drkit.org/nursing-bsn/) - Simply put, nurses treat the sick and injured. In today’s world, using an evidence-based approach is widely accepted, with nurses being trained to use documented research results, best practices, and patient desires to decide on the best treatment strategies. To become a nurse you will need to earn an RN and pass the licensure exam. - [Nursing (ADN & AAS)](https://www.drkit.org/nursing-adn/) - Simply put, nurses treat the sick and injured. In today’s world, using an evidence-based approach is widely accepted, with nurses being trained to use documented research results, best practices, and patient desires to decide on the best treatment strategies. To become a nurse you will need to earn an RN and pass the licensure exam. - [Natural Resource Conservation (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/natural-resource-conservation-bs/) - Natural Resources are the things like air, water, oil, gas, and coal, that occur naturally within our environment. They are not made by human beings. Water and air are used for our survival as living creatures, but the rest are used to make our lives better and more convenient. As the world populations grows, the - [Music Performance, Viola (BM)](https://www.drkit.org/music-performance-viola-bm/) - The study of Music involves learning the nitty-gritty about the structure of music, how the notes are put together in artistic and creative ways, how instruments and voices blend to create various sounds and emotions, how to perform using various musical instruments, and how music varies around the world. The majority of music majors spend - [Music Performance, Piano (BM)](https://www.drkit.org/music-performance-piano-bm/) - The study of Music involves learning the nitty-gritty about the structure of music, how the notes are put together in artistic and creative ways, how instruments and voices blend to create various sounds and emotions, how to perform using various musical instruments, and how music varies around the world. The majority of music majors spend - [Music Education (BME)](https://www.drkit.org/music-performance-viola-bm-copy/) - The study of Music involves learning the nitty-gritty about the structure of music, how the notes are put together in artistic and creative ways, how instruments and voices blend to create various sounds and emotions, how to perform using various musical instruments, and how music varies around the world. The majority of music majors spend - [Microbiology (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/microbiology-bs/) - Microbiology is the study of all living organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye, known as microbes. Microbiology research has done a lot for the world to develop drugs, wipe out epidemics, create bio-fuels, make our foods safe, and even help with pollution. To earn a BS degree in Microbiology - [Mechanical Engineering (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/mechanical-engineering-bs/) - People in the engineering field use science and math to solve problems. They figure out how to take what scientists have learned to come up with products and ideas that can be used in the real world. They’re sort of like hands-on scientists themselves. They design, test, modify, and maintain lots of products and systems, - [Mathematics (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/mathematics-bs/) - Most of us have a sense of what mathematics is because we all took it in school and either loved it or hated it! But, to explain what mathematics looks at is really hard to do because of how many parts the field has. Most experts say that you can divide math into two main - [Mathematical Sciences (MS)](https://www.drkit.org/mathematical-sciences-ms/) - To study the mathematical sciences is to study the application of mathematics to other disciplines, usually fields that are closely related like statistics or physics. Mathematics can also explain lots of relationships or correlations found in the natural and physical world so it applies even to behavioral sciences, medicine, food, computer science, and even law. - [Marriage and Family Therapy (MS)](https://www.drkit.org/marriage-and-family-therapy-ms/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing. Counseling Psychology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of healthy people who are suffering from psychological problems—problems of adjustment in life, loss of a job, spouse, loved one, difficulties with a relationship, substance abuse, etc.—that are less serious than a psychosis or severe mental - [Marketing, Supply Chain Logistics (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/marketing-supply-chain-logistics-ba/) - Marketing involves managing relationships with customers. It’s not just about selling your product or service, but also about figuring out what customers and clients want and need in the first place. It also involves deciding which customers you want to serve and how best to do that. Supply and demand are really important concepts in - [Marketing, Sales Management (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/marketing-sales-management-ba/) - Marketing involves managing relationships with customers. It’s not just about selling your product or service, but also about figuring out what customers and clients want and need in the first place. It also involves deciding which customers you want to serve and how best to do that. This degree trains students to lead sales teams - [Marketing, Global (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/global-marketing-ba/) - Marketing involves managing relationships with customers. It’s not just about selling your product or service, but also about figuring out what customers and clients want and need in the first place. It also involves deciding which customers you want to serve and how best to do that. Global marketing is about planning, executing, producing, and - [Marketing, Comprehensive (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/comprehensive-marketing-ba/) - Marketing involves managing relationships with customers. It’s not just about selling your product or service, but also about figuring out what customers and clients want and need in the first place. It also involves deciding which customers you want to serve and how best to do that. Earning a BA degree in Marketing, as opposed - [Marine Biology (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/marine-biology-bs/) - Biology is the scientific study of life in all forms including plants, animals, and microorganisms. There are many sub-fields, one of which is medicine. Medicine and human health-related specialties are included in another section on this site and is one way to go. But a degree in biology can be a good spring-board for a - [Management Information Systems (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/management-information-systems-bs/) - A Management Information System is a computerized information processing system that is designed to give management the information they need to make informed decisions about the operations of the company or organization. Completing a BS degree in Management Information Systems will give you not only the knowledge and skills needed in business and management but - [Legal Studies (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/legal-studies-ba/) - There are many different fields of law like criminal, family, or civil rights law, and a BA degree in Legal Studies will give students a broad understanding of the laws that exist and how they are applied. Even though law schools don’t specify a particular Bachelor’s degree required to apply to their programs, most look - [Law (JD)](https://www.drkit.org/law-jd/) - To become a Lawyer and an Attorney at Law you will need to complete a JD degree in law and then pass the Bar Exam to be able to argue cases in court. That’s about 7 years of college work after high school plus the time to prepare for and pass the bar exam. As - [Landscape or Nursery Management (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/landscape-or-nursery-management-bs/) - The field of landscape or nursery management is focused on improving outdoor and indoor environments by choosing and planting the best plants for specific environments. This management program will teach you not only the business skills you’ll need, but also the plant knowledge and skills to manage plant production and proper landscaping. To earn a - [Landscape and Horticulture Management (AAS)](https://www.drkit.org/landscape-and-horticulture-management-aas/) - Landscape and Horticulture Managers are professionals who oversee the maintenance of exterior environments. So, it’s much more than mowing the grass every week. Landscape managers need to know about the turf, plants, flowers, bushes, and trees—how to feed them, control pests, cut them, and basically keep them sustainable over the long run given the unpredictability - [International Studies, Security and Diplomacy (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/international-studies-security-and-diplomacy-ba/) - International Studies, Security and Diplomacy primarily looks at the relations between governments of the world after World War II, considering how well the countries are able to work together and where that goes wrong. It also looks to see how cooperating and negotiating might be able to accomplish a better world order, and how world - [Information Technology, Network and Telecom (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/information-technology-network-and-telecom-bs/) - The field of Information Technology, Network and Telecommunications is all about keeping computer network systems running and secure. Computer network systems allow users to access files and communicate with other network users. Lots of things in our modern lives depend upon the functionality and safety of these networks. This degree teaches students how to create - [Industrial/Organizational Psychology (PhD)](https://www.drkit.org/industrial-organizational-psychology-phd/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing--the mind. So, it’s a field that people really enjoy studying because what’s not to like about basically learning about you?! The field has a very broad application, even though many people think it’s mainly about counseling people and helping them with their problems. Industrial/Organizational - [Industrial/Organizational Psychology (MA or MS)](https://www.drkit.org/industrial-organizational-psychology-ma-or-ms/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing--the mind. So, it’s a field that people really enjoy studying because what’s not to like about basically learning about you?! The field has a very broad application, even though many people think it’s mainly about counseling people and helping them with their problems. Industrial/Organizational - [Human Factors Psychology (PhD)](https://www.drkit.org/human-factors-psychology-phd/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing--the mind. So, it’s a field that people really enjoy studying because what’s not to like about basically learning about you?! The field has a very broad application, even though many people think it’s mainly about counseling people and helping them with their problems. One - [Human Development and Family Studies (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/human-development-and-family-studies-bs/) - The field of Human Development and Family Studies takes a multi-disciplinary approach to looking at the interrelationships between individuals, families, and communities. It pulls from many different areas, most of which are in the social sciences. People in the field look at individuals and families by studying their relationships, culture, gender, and ages as they - [Hospitality Management (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/hospitality-management-bs/) - Hospitality has to do with providing the best service possible to people who are eating out, traveling, touring, visiting parks, taking cruises, going to meetings and conventions, and staying in hotels. Tens of thousands of people in this country are involved in the hospitality industry doing all kinds of different things at all different levels. - [History (MA)](https://www.drkit.org/history-ma/) - Looking at and knowing what has happened in the past will help you understand what’s going on today and what might happen tomorrow. Everybody knows this, don’t they? Well, people who have majored in History do! They learn about people, countries, and the world as a community—how they were in the past, how they are - [History (BA or BS)](https://www.drkit.org/history-ba/) - Looking at and knowing what has happened in the past will help you understand what’s going on today and what might happen tomorrow. Everybody knows this, don’t they? Well, people who have majored in History do! They learn about people, countries, and the world as a community—how they were in the past, how they are - [Health Information Management/Technology (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/health-information-management-technology-as/) - The Health Information field involves the collection, storage, analyzing, and protecting of health data. This includes paper-based data as well as electronic data. The challenge of this field is documenting complex patient care delivered at numerous facilities in a way that the data can be used in an ethical way. Some professionals in the field - [Health Information Management (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/health-information-management-bs/) - The Health Information field involves the collection, storage, analyzing, and protecting of health data. This includes paper-based data as well as electronic data. The challenge of this field is documenting complex patient care delivered at numerous facilities in a way that the data can be used in an ethical way. Some professionals in the field - [Health Administration (MSHA)](https://www.drkit.org/health-administration-msha/) - The field of Health Administration covers the management and coordination of all facilities and people who work in health care delivery. The need to coordinate services provided by hospitals, nursing homes, and doctor’s offices is ongoing, and health administration becomes more complex every day with the increase in alternative care providers such as urgent care - [Graphic Design (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/graphic-design-ba/) - Most people can’t agree on what Art is or what makes good or bad art. But, despite that, many people are working in the field. The field of Art, at least where careers are concerned, involves the creation of a tangible product of the artist’s imagination. The field of Graphic Design combines pictures and words - [Global Economics (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/global-economics-bs/) - Economics is the science of compiling and analyzing how markets work. That involves not only a critical look at statistical measures but also at basic human behavior and how the two affect each other. Economics answers the basic question of how people and companies decide to use their limited resources--like time and money-- to produce - [Geography (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/geography-bs/) - The study of Geography looks at the features of the earth’s surface like mountains, countries, rivers and oceans, natural resources--pretty much everything that sets one area apart from another area. But Geography also includes looking at people in each of the separate areas, sort of adding a social aspect to the field. Basically there are - [Forensic and Legal Psychology (MA)](https://www.drkit.org/forensic-and-legal-psychology-ma/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing--the mind. It’s a field that people really enjoy studying because what’s not to like about basically learning about you?! The field has a very broad application, even though many people think it’s mainly about counseling people and helping them with their problems. Psychology is - [Finance (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/finance-bs/) - The field of Finance provides a way to measure the value of stuff, usually in terms of money. Finance is about figuring out how people make decisions about how to spend their money and how groups of people work together to create some value for themselves and others. BS degree programs in Finance focus on - [Experimental Psychology, Social Psychology emphasis (PhD)](https://www.drkit.org/experimental-psychology-social-psych-emphasis-phd/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing--the mind. It’s a field that people really enjoy studying because what’s not to like about basically learning about you?! The field has a very broad application, even though many people think it’s mainly about counseling people and helping them with their problems. Psychology is - [Experimental Psychology, Comparative emphasis (PhD)](https://www.drkit.org/experimental-psychology-comparative-phd/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing--the mind. It’s a field that people really enjoy studying because what’s not to like about basically learning about you?! The field has a very broad application, even though many people think it’s mainly about counseling people and helping them with their problems. Psychology is - [Environmental Science, Policy Track (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/environmental-science-policy-track-bs/) - Environmental Science is a multi-disciplinary approach that studies the environment - the relationship between that world and the organisms in it. It’s a branch of biology that uses chemistry, physics, ecology, and other sciences to explain the impacts of living things on the environment, like in the recent focus on man-made global warming. If you - [Environmental Science, Natural Science (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/environmental-science-natural-science-bs/) - Environmental Science is a multi-disciplinary approach that studies the environment - the relationship between that world and the organisms in it. It’s a branch of biology that uses chemistry, physics, ecology, and other sciences to explain the impacts of living things on the environment, like in the recent focus on man-made global warming. Natural sciences - [Environmental Science, Environmental Management (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/environmental-science-environmental-management-bs/) - Environmental Science is a multi-disciplinary approach that studies the environment - the relationship between that world and the organisms in it. It’s a branch of biology that uses chemistry, physics, ecology, and other sciences to explain the impacts of living things on the environment, like in the recent focus on man-made global warming. Managers in - [Environmental Health, Toxicology (MS)](https://www.drkit.org/environmental-health-toxicology-ms/) - The field of Environmental Health looks at how the environment affects human health and disease, and a specialty in Toxicology at the graduate level will lead not only to a more in-depth knowledge of the effects of exposure to environmental toxins and pathogens but also knowledge of the best ways to communicate those problems in - [Environmental Health (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/environmental-health-bs/) - Environmental Heath looks at how the environment affects human health and disease. People in the field study things like pollution in the water, diseases that can be passed from one person to another, or hazardous substances like asbestos that may be found in the walls of older buildings. To earn a BS degree in Environmental - [Environmental Biology (MS)](https://www.drkit.org/environmental-biology-ms/) - Environmental Biology is the study of the science related to the environment. To earn an MS degree in Environmental Biology, you will need to get a BS degree in biology or another related science first. Plus, you should have a good background in math and chemistry before starting your graduate work. To earn the degree - [English, Literature, Composition & Rhetoric (MA)](https://www.drkit.org/english-literature-composition-rhetoric-ma/) - Most people who study for the BA degree in English learn about linguistics: words, sentences, meanings, phonetics, phonology, and the patterns of sounds in the language. Plus, they also study literature of both English and American writers. They learn how to write logically and also to write creatively. They learn how to do the critical - [English, Liberal Arts (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/english-liberal-arts-ba/) - Most people who study for the BA degree in English learn about linguistics: words, sentences, meanings, phonetics, phonology, and the patterns of sounds in the language. Plus, they also study literature of both English and American writers. They learn how to write logically and also to write creatively. They learn how to do the critical - [English, Creative Writing (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/english-creative-writing-ba/) - Most people who study for the BA degree in English learn about linguistics: words, sentences, meanings, phonetics, phonology, and the patterns of sounds in the language. Plus, they also study literature of both English and American writers, and they learn how to write logically. They’ll cover how to analyze and interpret all kinds of literature - [English Literature (MA)](https://www.drkit.org/english-literature-ma/) - People who study the field of English learn about linguistics: words, sentences, meanings, phonetics, phonology, and the patterns of sounds in the language. A big part of English programs is studying literature written in the English language. If you’re interested in teaching in an English department at a 2-year college, moving into a more specialized - [English (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/english-ba/) - Most people who study for the BA degree in English learn about linguistics: words, sentences, meanings, phonetics, phonology, and the patterns of sounds in the language. Plus, they also study literature of both English and American writers. They learn how to write logically and also to write creatively. They also do the critical thinking that - [Engineering Physics (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/engineering-physics-bs/) - People in the engineering field use science and math to solve problems. They figure out how to take what scientists have learned to come up with products and ideas that can be used in the real world. They’re sort of like hands-on scientists themselves. People in physics try to understand everything in the universe—matter and - [Elementary Education (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/elementary-education-ba/) - If you were asked, “Who has influenced you most as you have gone through your life?” you might mention a parent/caregiver or a relative. But I bet you’ll also mention a teacher or a coach! You already know about Education because you’ve been involved with it most of your life. People in the Education field - [Electrical Engineering (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/electrical-engineering-bs/) - People in the engineering field use science and math to solve problems. They figure out how to take what scientists have learned to come up with products and ideas that can be used in the real world. They’re sort of like hands-on scientists themselves. They design, test, modify, and maintain lots of products and systems, - [Educational Psychology, Quantitative Methodology (PhD)](https://www.drkit.org/educational-psychology-quantitative-methodology-phd/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing--the mind. It’s a field that people really enjoy studying because what’s not to like about basically learning about you?! The field has a very broad application, even though many people think it’s mainly about counseling people and helping them with their problems. The field - [Educational Psychology, Gifted and Creative Education (PhD)](https://www.drkit.org/educational-psychology-gifted-and-creative-education-phd/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing--the mind. It’s a field that people really enjoy studying because what’s not to like about basically learning about you?! The field has a very broad application, even though many people think it’s mainly about counseling people and helping them with their problems. The field - [Educational Psychology, Cognition and Development (PhD)](https://www.drkit.org/educational-psychology-cognition-and-development-phd/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing--the mind. It’s a field that people really enjoy studying because what’s not to like about basically learning about you?! The field has a very broad application, even though many people think it’s mainly about counseling people and helping them with their problems. The field - [Educational Psychology (PhD)](https://www.drkit.org/educational-psychology-phd/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing--the mind. It’s a field that people really enjoy studying because what’s not to like about basically learning about you?! The field has a very broad application, even though many people think it’s mainly about counseling people and helping them with their problems. The field - [Economics (BS or BA)](https://www.drkit.org/economics-bs/) - Economics is the science of compiling and analyzing how markets work. That involves not only a critical look at statistical measures but also at basic human behavior and how the two affect each other. Economics answers the basic question of how people and companies decide how to use their limited resources, resources like time and - [Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)](https://www.drkit.org/doctor-of-pharmacy-pharmd/) - Pharmacists dispense prescription medicines and help people use these meds correctly according to doctor’s orders. They may also discuss possible side effects with patients as well as make recommendations about over-the-counter medicines available without prescriptions. Attention to detail is critical in this field since the wrong medication given to a patient can be disastrous. As - [Dental Hygiene (AAS)](https://www.drkit.org/dental-hygiene-aas/) - Individuals who work in the dental health field are committed to educating and treating patients to maintain and improve their teeth and surrounding tissue. Dental hygienists clean and polish teeth, looking for any signs of gum disease, and take x-rays for the Dentist’s use. They also apply various chemical treatments to teeth, educate patients on - [Dental Assisting (AS or certificate)](https://www.drkit.org/dental-assisting-as-certificate/) - Individuals who work in the dental health field are committed to educating and treating patients to maintain and improve their teeth and surrounding tissue. An Associate’s degree or a certificate in Dental Assisting prepares you to work directly with and for the Dentist, preparing instruments for upcoming procedures, ushering patients into the examining room, sitting - [Cybersecurity (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/cybersecurity-bs/) - Cybersecurity involves protecting systems, networks, and programs, guarding them against cyberattacks in which perpetrators attempt to gain access to and possible steal important data and information. Bad guys may use the information to extort money from victims and can wreak havoc with companies, organizations, and individuals’ lives. The BS degree in Cybersecurity will prepare you - [Culinary Arts and Management (AAS)](https://www.drkit.org/culinary-arts-and-management-aas/) - The Culinary Arts/Management field is about the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food and the management of the whole process. The “art” is in creating edible dishes that are both pleasing to the eye while also being pleasing to the taste buds. The “science” of the field is to store and prepare foods so that - [Counseling, Sport Psychology (PhD)](https://www.drkit.org/counseling-sport-psychology-phd/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing. Sport Psychology combines psychological theory and findings in other fields like physiology and biomechanics to help athletes improve their performance and increase their motivation by helping them to develop mental skills that work in concert with their athletic skills. Coursework for the PhD in - [Counseling Psychology (PhD)](https://www.drkit.org/counseling-psychology-phd/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing. Counseling Psychology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of healthy people who are suffering from psychological problems—problems of adjustment in life, loss of a job, spouse, loved one, difficulties with a relationship, substance abuse, etc.—that are less serious than a psychosis or severe mental - [Counseling Psychology (MA or MS)](https://www.drkit.org/counseling-psychology-ma-or-ms/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing. Counseling Psychology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of healthy people who are suffering from psychological problems—problems of adjustment in life, loss of a job, spouse, loved one, difficulties with a relationship, substance abuse, etc.—that are less serious than a psychosis or severe mental - [Computer Science, Software Engineering (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/software-engineering-bs/) - Software Engineering is all about developing computer software and keeping it viable; so, the field doesn’t involve tinkering with the hardware quite like the computer engineer would do. Coursework for the BS degree in Software Engineering will involve some advanced math and engineering along with computer languages, then it will move on to more specialized - [Computer Science, Database Systems (MS)](https://www.drkit.org/computer-science-database-systems-ms/) - Computer Science is the study of computers—mostly the design and application of software. The field has to keep up with what’s happening and needed in the world—cool stuff like artificial intelligence, the security of important and private information, computers that can understand human speech, computer programs that can make robots more like real people, and - [Computer Science, Computer Information Systems (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/computer-science-computer-information-systems-bs/) - Computer Science is the study of computers—mostly the design and application of software. The field has to keep up with what’s happening and needed in the world—cool stuff like artificial intelligence, the security of important and private information, computers that can understand human speech, computer programs that can make robots more like real people, and - [Computer Science (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/computer-science-bs/) - Computer Science is the study of computers—mostly the design and application of software. The field has to keep up with what’s happening and needed in the world—cool stuff like artificial intelligence, the security of important and private information, computers that can understand human speech, computer programs that can make robots more like real people, and - [Computer Engineering (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/computer-engineering-bs/) - Computer Engineering is sort of a combination of Computer Science and Electronics Technology because the field involves solving problems (like all engineers do) in computer hardware and the connection between the hardware and software. So, Computer Engineers, sometimes called Software Engineers, develop and test software to be used on certain computer equipment—software like games, business - [Communication Arts, Telecommunication and Film (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/communication-arts-telecommunication-and-film-ba/) - Communication Arts looks at various kinds of communications between people, between cultures, and between organizations done through journalism, media outlets, TV, public relations, advertising, and all kinds on business communications. This specialty looks at how to apply communications skills to television, radio, and film production. This type of program will likely include courses in broadcast - [Communication Arts, Strategic Communication and Leadership (MA)](https://www.drkit.org/communication-arts-strategic-communication-and-leadership-ma/) - Communication Arts looks at various kinds of communications between people, between cultures, and between organizations done through journalism, media outlets, TV, public relations, advertising, and all kinds on business communications. This degree in Strategic Communication and Leadership is available to students with Bachelor’s degrees in Communications or other related subjects like psychology, sociology, or allied - [Communication Arts, Public Relations (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/communication-arts-public-relations-ba/) - Communication Arts looks at various kinds of communications between people, between cultures, and between organizations done through journalism, media outlets, TV, public relations, advertising, and all kinds on business communications. The BA degree specializing in Public Relations covers the exchange of information between a person, company, or organization and anyone else in an attempt to - [Communication Arts, Print Journalism (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/communication-arts-print-journalism-ba/) - Communication Arts looks at various kinds of communications between people, between cultures, and between organizations done through journalism, media outlets, TV, public relations, advertising, and all kinds on business communications. Students working on the BA degree with a specialty in Print Journalism will learn how to report the news and other topics to the public - [Communication Arts, Communication (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/communication-arts-communication-ba/) - Communication Arts looks at various kinds of communications between people, between cultures, and between organizations done through journalism, media outlets, TV, public relations, advertising, and all kinds on business communications. A specialty in the entire field of Communication is very broad in its scope. The BA degree program covers various forms of media, cultural studies, - [Communication Arts, Advertising (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/communication-arts-advertising-ba/) - Communication Arts looks at various kinds of communications between people, between cultures, and between organizations done through journalism, media outlets, TV, public relations, advertising, and all kinds on business communications. Students working on the BA degree with a specialty in Advertising will learn how to examine potential customers to determine how they will react to - [Cognitive Neuroscience (PhD)](https://www.drkit.org/cognitive-neuroscience-phd/) - Cognitive Neuroscience involves the biological processes, especially the neural connections in the brain and central nervous system, that are involved in cognition (the mental activities connected with thinking and understanding). You need to have a BA or BS degree in biology, psychology, philosophy or a related area to apply to a PhD degree program in - [Cognitive and Social Processes (MA)](https://www.drkit.org/cognitive-and-social-processes-ma/) - The MA degree in Cognitive and Social Processes is often a degree that is earned on the way to a doctoral program in cognitive, social, or experimental psychology. The coursework in this program may be pretty flexible. In general, advanced work is completed in personality, cognition, memory, and perception with seminars chosen according to the - [Clinical Psychology (PsyD)](https://www.drkit.org/clinical-psychology-psyd/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing, and Clinical Psychology is a specialty in the field that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders and disability. In the PsyD program in Clinical Psychology you’ll study subjects like cognitive assessment, clinical assessment, individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, psychopathology, child psychopathology, research - [Clinical Psychology (PhD)](https://www.drkit.org/clinical-psychology-phd/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing, and Clinical Psychology is a specialty in the field that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders and disabilities. In the PhD program in Clinical Psychology you’ll study subjects like cognitive assessment, clinical assessment, individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, psychopathology, child psychopathology, research - [Clinical Laboratory Science (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/clinical-laboratory-science-bs/) - The field of Clinical Laboratory Science involves the testing of various specimens to assist doctors and other care providers in making decisions about a patient’s care. Lab technicians and scientists constantly try to improve procedures to make sure that results are accurate. In the BS degree program in Clinical Laboratory Science you’ll study physiology, biochemistry, - [Civil Engineering (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/civil-engineering-bs/) - Civil Engineering is about the design and building of infrastructure for our cities and towns—like bridges, water systems, dams, walls, roads—everything we call public works. So, studying for a BS degree in Civil Engineering means studying math, physics, engineering, and, of course, architecture. Plus, you may also specialize in one aspect of Civil Engineering like - [Business Management (BSBA)](https://www.drkit.org/business-management-bsba/) - The BSBA in Business Management is very much like the BSBA in Business Administration, which takes a fairly broad look at business operations in different industries. But, there is a difference. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration students, after completing core courses, specialize in one area of study—like accounting, marketing, IT operations--for some of their - [Business Administration (MBA)](https://www.drkit.org/business-administration-mba/) - You don’t need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Business to be able to get into a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) program, but you will need to have some kind of Bachelor’s degree. Some of the most prestigious business schools have specialized programs to which non-college grads can actually be admitted with the recommendations - [Business Administration (BSBA)](https://www.drkit.org/business-administration-bsba/) - The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree is thought of as a more analytically based program than a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree, meaning that the courses you take will include more math and science. The BBA is broader based with only about one quarter of coursework outside the business area, while - [Building Construction (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/building-construction-bs/) - The field of Building Construction has to do with the materials and methods that have to be used to build buildings—pretty obvious! A BS in Building Construction—also called Building Construction Management or Building Construction Technology--will focus on the full range of skills required to take a building project from the design plans to the finished - [Biology, Coastal Zone Studies (MS)](https://www.drkit.org/biology-coastal-zone-studies-ms/) - Biology is the scientific study of life in all forms including plants, animals, and microorganisms. Coastal Zone specialists look at coastlines, estuaries, wetlands, and other near-coast environments. They study plants and animals that may be adversely affected by changing weather and climate conditions or other adverse conditions like over-building, in order to ensure their sustainability. - [Biology (PhD)](https://www.drkit.org/biology-phd/) - Biology is the scientific study of life in all forms including plants, animals, and microorganisms. The field is so broad that if you decide to go for a PhD degree in biology, you will choose one or two subspecialties on which to focus—sub-fields like microbiology, biochemistry, cellular biology, genetics, zoology, wildlife biology, biophysics, molecular biology, - [Biology (MS)](https://www.drkit.org/biology-ms/) - Biology is the scientific study of life in all forms including plants, animals, and microorganisms. An MS degree in Biology will give you the science-based knowledge in the field and the practical skills to handle better research positions and to perform procedures requiring detailed technical reports. And, of course, a Biology Master’s degree is ideal - [Biology (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/biology-bs/) - Biology is the scientific study of life in all forms including plants, animals, and microorganisms. A Bachelor’s degree in biology can be a good spring-board to a number of careers in allied health. It can also prepare you to be a research assistant, a technician in forensics, toxicology, ecology, or pharmacology, or a Biology teacher - [Art, Studio Art (BFA)](https://www.drkit.org/art-studio-art-bfa/) - Most people can’t agree on what Art is or what makes good or bad art. But, despite that, many people are working in the field. The field of Art, at least where careers are concerned, involves the creation of a tangible product of the artist’s imagination, arranged in forms, sounds, or words. The objects that - [Art, Digital Art (BFA)](https://www.drkit.org/art-digital-art-bfa/) - Most people can’t agree on what Art is or what makes good or bad art. But, despite that, many people are working in the field. The field of Art, at least where careers are concerned, involves the creation of a tangible product of the artist’s imagination, arranged in forms, sounds, or words. The objects that - [Art History (BA or BS)](https://www.drkit.org/art-history-ba-or-bs/) - Most people can’t agree on what Art is or what makes good or bad art. But, despite that, many people are working in the field. The field of Art, at least where careers are concerned, involves the creation of a tangible product of the artist’s imagination, arranged in forms, sounds, or words. The objects that - [Anthropology, Public Archaeology (MA)](https://www.drkit.org/anthropology-public-archaeology-ma/) - Anthropology looks at societies and cultures all over the world, looking at how they began and how they continue. Archaeologists look at old, usually buried stuff, remnants of previous cultures; some study how people have evolved and changed over centuries, and some focus on how the people in societies make their decisions and talk to - [Anthropology, Maritime Archaeology (MA)](https://www.drkit.org/anthropology-maritime-archaeology-ma/) - Anthropology looks at societies and cultures all over the world, looking at how they began and how they continue. Archaeologists look at old, usually buried stuff, remnants of previous cultures; some study how people have evolved and changed over centuries, and some focus on how the people in societies make their decisions and talk to - [Anthropology, Historical Archaeology (MA)](https://www.drkit.org/anthropology-historical-archaeology-ma/) - Anthropology looks at societies and cultures all over the world, looking at how they began and how they continue. Historical Archaeology is a kind of melding of anthropology, history, geography, and folklore, in which written or somehow documented materials—like cave drawings--are compared to artifacts to look for consistencies and verifications, which sometimes don’t happen. It’s - [Anthropology, Cultural Track (MA)](https://www.drkit.org/anthropology-cultural-track-ma/) - Anthropology looks at societies and cultures all over the world, looking at how they began and how they continue. The Cultural Track focuses on the study of cultures around the world from the past and present--how different cultures vary in practices and beliefs, and how they associate themselves into groups that have special meanings for - [Anthropology, Cultural Track (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/anthropology-cultural-track-ba/) - Anthropology looks at societies and cultures all over the world, looking at how they began and how they continue. The Cultural Track focuses on the study of cultures around the world from the past and present--how different cultures vary in practices and beliefs, and how they associate themselves into groups that have special meanings for - [Anthropology, Bioanthropology Track (MA)](https://www.drkit.org/anthropology-bioanthropology-track-ma/) - Anthropology looks at societies and cultures all over the world, looking at how they began and how they continue. A big part of the Bioanthropology track is evolution and how the diversity that exists on the earth now has changed throughout history. You’ll look at non-human primates and human-like species that are not extinct. The - [Anthropology, Archaeology Track (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/anthropology-archaeology-track-ba/) - Anthropology looks at societies and cultures all over the world, looking at how they began and how they continue. If you’re on the Archaeology track you focus on old, usually buried stuff, remnants of previous cultures. You may study how people have evolved and changed over centuries, or focus on how the people in societies - [Accounting Technology (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/accounting-technology-as/) - The AS degree in Accounting Technology will prepare you to be an assistant or clerk in an accounting office like payroll, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or tax preparation. Getting the AS in Accounting Tech can lead to an entry-level position on the financial side of the business and could help you to get experience in the - [Accounting (MAcc)](https://www.drkit.org/accounting-macc/) - With a MAcc in Accounting, in addition to being able to perform all the functions of the accountant in preparing documents that show the health of business organizations, you’ll be able to move to higher levels of the organization and get ahead in your career. Getting your Master’s degree will also help you to prepare - [Accounting (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/accounting-bs/) - With a BS in Accounting you’ll be able to maintain the financial records of a business, keeping their books and records and preparing their business statements that show how well the company is doing. In a BS program, in addition to general education courses, you’ll take basic business courses—accounting, finance, marketing, management, and finance, followed - [Fire Academy](https://www.drkit.org/fire-academy/) - The Fire Academy trains individuals to work as firefighters. To get into the Fire Academy in most places you must be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver’s license, and have a high school diploma or its equivalent. It’s also a good idea to get EMT training first—it may be required in some - [Doctor of Medicine (MD)](https://www.drkit.org/doctor-of-medicine-md/) - The medical profession largely involves the caring for and comforting of humans and animals using scientifically determined ethical methods and procedures. The human element is as important as the scientific one, with physicians making decisions based on what is best for the patient when all factors are considered. The training for a Medical Doctor’s (MD) - [Office Administration (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/officeadministrationas/) - People who work in Office Administration keep the business, medical office, or school running smoothly and are sort of the backbone of the company. If they don’t do their jobs well, all operations could come to a halt. The size of the organization likely determines how the various tasks will be divided among employees: the - [Esthetician program](https://www.drkit.org/esthetician-program/) - Estheticians are part of the field of Cosmetology and are the practitioners who specialize in skin—how to make skin healthier and more beautiful. The beautifying process begins with an analysis of the client’s skin followed by a facial with exfoliation, steaming, face massage, microdermabrasion, herbals treatments, or any one of a variety of other special - [Forestry (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/forestry-as/) - The field of Forestry is all about creating and preserving forests and other related natural resources in a way that will sustain their health and existence. Forestry has to do with trees, plants, and animals—creating the forests and ecosystems, managing them, and sustaining them. It also has to do with the sensible use of wood - [Forestry (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/forestry-bs/) - The field of Forestry is all about creating and preserving forests and other related natural resources in a way that will sustain their health and existence. Forestry has to do with trees, plants, and animals—creating the forests and ecosystems, managing them, and sustaining them. It also has to do with the sensible use of wood - [Mental Health Technology (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/mental-health-technology-as/) - Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processing. Counseling Psychology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of healthy people who are suffering from psychological problems—problems of adjustment in life, loss of a job, spouse, loved one, difficulties with a relationship, substance abuse, etc.—that are less serious than a psychosis or severe mental - [Opticianry (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/opticianry-as/) - An AS degree in Opticianry will prepare one to oversee the delivery of finished eye glasses or contact lenses using the prescriptions determined by an ophthalmologist or optometrist. You’ll be able to help a patient choose the best frames for their glasses, or you may help with the fitting of their contact lenses. The 2-year - [Web Design and Development (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/web-design-and-development-bs/) - Computer Science is the study of computers—mostly the design and application of software. The field has to keep up with what’s happening and needed in the world. In the world of websites, there are two functions that we sometime confuse: web design and web development. What is the difference? The Web Developer (sometimes called the - [Special Education (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/special-education-ba/) - If you were asked, “Who has influenced you most as you have gone through your life?” you might mention a parent/caregiver or a relative. But I bet you’ll also mention a teacher or a coach! You already know about Education because you’ve been involved with it most of your life. People in the Education field - [Curriculum & Instruction (MEd)](https://www.drkit.org/curriculum-instruction-masters/) - People in the Education field are involved in the process of teaching and learning; they help people of all ages develop new skills, learn knew facts, develop attitudes, and refine their beliefs to make their lives better. They all have figured out ways to get ideas across by using lectures, discussions, demonstrations, things like that. - [Geology (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/geology-bs/) - Geology is the study of the physical features of the earth and the various things that change the earth like volcanoes, earthquakes, movement of rocks, forming of mountains and changes in oceans. In addition to studying all of these processes, people in the field also study earth materials—oils, metals, gases, rocks—stuff like that, and the - [Architecture (BS Arch)](https://www.drkit.org/architecture-bs-arch/) - A degree in Architecture prepares you to design and plan all kinds of structures that have the proper form and function to serve the desired purpose. It’s part of the Building and Construction industry. A BS degree in Architecture will allow you to become an Architect, with most programs taking about 5 years to complete. - [Architecture (MS)](https://www.drkit.org/architecture-ms/) - A degree in Architecture prepares you to design and plan all kinds of structures that have the proper form and function to serve the desired purpose. It’s part of the Building and Construction industry. An MS degree in Architecture will allow you to become an Architect, and it will take about 3-4 additional years to - [Criminal Justice (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/criminal-justice-as/) - Criminal Justice involves everything connected to the legal system—how laws are applied and how criminals are brought to justice. This is different from Criminology which is a behavioral science, a subset of Sociology, and an academic field that looks at crimes and how people react to them. Criminal Justice is a more hands-on, skilled-based field - [Criminology and Criminal Justice (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/criminology-and-criminal-justice-as/) - Are you wondering about the difference between Criminology and Criminal Justice? It’s pretty simple actually. Criminology is the behavioral study of crime—that is, criminal activity and how the laws are made to control it. Criminal Justice looks at the legal system itself—how laws are applied and how criminals are brought to justice. As a behavioral - [Film Production (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/film-production-bs/) - Film production is the process that is followed to create a film that is meant to entertain, instruct, inspire, inform, or persuade an audience. It is designed to be viewed either in a theater, training facility, private home, or on a media outlet like TV or the Internet. Students will learn to choose the basis - [Exercise Science (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/exercise-science-bs/) - Exercise Science looks at how exercise and the human body interact—that is, how diet, age, general health, and exercise relate to each other. There are lots of work opportunities for people who have the BS degree in Exercise Science like working with sports teams in numerous ways—nutritionist, equipment manager, etc. You could also work with - [Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)](https://www.drkit.org/licensed-practical-nursing-lpn/) - Nurses treat the sick and injured. In today’s world, using an evidence-based approach is widely accepted, with nurses being trained to use best practices and patient desires to decide on the best treatment strategies. Some nurses specialize, too, in areas like pediatrics, surgery, nurse midwife, and nurse practitioner, most of which require additional training. Licensed - [Nursing Education (MSN)](https://www.drkit.org/nursing-education-msn/) - Nurses treat the sick and injured. In today’s world, using an evidence-based approach is widely accepted, with nurses being trained to use documented research results, best practices, and patient desires to decide on the best treatment strategies. Some nurses specialize in areas like pediatrics, surgery, nurse midwife, and nurse practitioner, most of which require additional - [Nursing (DNP)](https://www.drkit.org/nursing-dnp/) - Nurses treat the sick and injured. In today’s world, using an evidence-based approach is widely accepted, with nurses being trained to use documented research results, best practices, and patient desires to decide on the best treatment strategies. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is the pinnacle of the nursing field designed for practicing nurses, - [Zoology (MS)](https://www.drkit.org/zoology-ms/) - Zoology is the study of animals. Animals are divided into two different sub-categories: those with backbones (like fish, reptiles, bird, amphibians, and mammals) and those without backbones (like insects, spiders, crustaceans, worms, shellfish, and other squishy creatures). Zoologists study everything about animals like how they stay alive (what they eat, do, and how they reproduce), - [Zoology (PhD)](https://www.drkit.org/zoology-phd/) - Zoology is the study of animals. Animals are divided into two different sub-categories: those with backbones (like fish, reptiles, bird, amphibians, and mammals) and those without backbones (like insects, spiders, crustaceans, worms, shellfish, and other squishy creatures). Zoologists study everything about animals like how they stay alive (what they eat, do, and how they reproduce), - [Zoology (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/zoology-bs/) - Zoology is the study of animals. Animals are divided into two different sub-categories: those with backbones (like fish, reptiles, bird, amphibians, and mammals) and those without backbones (like insects, spiders, crustaceans, worms, shellfish, and other squishy creatures). Zoologists study everything about animals like how they stay alive (what they eat, do, and how they reproduce), - [Social Work (MSW)](https://www.drkit.org/social-work-msw/) - The MSW degree in Social Work prepares Social Workers who serve clients dealing with social, emotional, economic and environmental problems. Some provide counseling and other clinical services directly to clients and coordinate help from other agencies in the community. Social Workers help individual and families in difficult situations to cope with and overcome problems, and - [Social Work (BSW)](https://www.drkit.org/social-work-bsw/) - With a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) you will be able to work in entry-level positions in the social services, positions that involve interviewing clients to determine where they might best be helped, keeping records of interventions that have occurred with clients, and assessing priorities for patients with social, emotional, economic and environmental problems. - [Human Services (AA)](https://www.drkit.org/human-services-aa/) - The field of Human Services is about helping people, usually groups of people, to have better, more comfortable, healthier, and happier lives. It’s a very broad field that draws from various disciplines to find strategies for helping. The groups of people helped may be people struggling with addictions, abused spouses, mentally challenged, or homeless. Human - [Human Services (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/human-services-ba/) - The field of Human Services is about helping people, usually groups of people, to have better, more comfortable, healthier, and happier lives. It’s a very broad field that draws from various disciplines to find strategies for helping. The groups of people helped may be people struggling with addictions, abused spouses, mentally challenged, or homeless. Human - [Recreational Therapy (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/recreational-therapy-bs/) - This field uses activities and recreation to help people overcome illness and disability so that they can live a happier and more productive life. Recreational Therapy helps people to heal physically, psychologically, and socially using a variety of approaches such as sports and games, arts and crafts, drama and music, singing and dancing, aquatics, going - [Real Estate](https://www.drkit.org/real-estate-license/) - Many would say that the largest industry in this country is the real estate industry. Anything that can be done involving some kind of real property is considered part of the industry. This could range from acquiring and improving land or buildings, transferring ownership from one owner to another, demolishing obsolete structures, maintaining and managing - [Paramedic Program](https://www.drkit.org/paramedic-program/) - Paramedic training programs train individuals in the knowledge and skills needed to work as a Paramedic for a hospital, private ambulance company, or for the local police or fire department. Being a Paramedic is different from being an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Paramedic training is more extensive, allowing the paramedic to use more invasive procedures - [EMT program](https://www.drkit.org/emt-program/) - Emergency Medical Technician training programs train individuals in the knowledge and skills needed to work as an EMT for a hospital, private ambulance company, or for the local police or fire department. In addition to the training, most areas require graduates to take a certification exam to be able to work in the field. To - [Public Administration (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/public-administration-ba/) - The field of Public Administration is hard to define because the concept is complex and changes as rapidly as local and global issues change. The simplest way to describe public administration is the management of goods and services needed by the public in a community. This includes goods like park benches for people to sit - [Public Health (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/public-health-bs/) - Public Health as a field is sort of hard to define. It basically involves making sure that all people in a society or community are provided with an environment that is healthy to live in. Most people look to the government to provide environmental controls like water and air testing and treatment, regulations that control - [Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)](https://www.drkit.org/doctor-of-podiatric-medicine-dpm/) - Podiatry is the branch of medicine that has to do with the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal conditions of the foot, ankle, and other lower extremities. The treatment may at times involve surgery, rehabilitation, or the fitting of orthotic devices. Podiatrists also treat the day-to-day problems that can occur with toenails, corns, and calluses. So, - [Physics (PhD)](https://www.drkit.org/physics-phd/) - Physics is about understanding everything in the universe. Physicists have found that, using mathematical models, that there are certain laws that can predict what going to happen to matter and energy in certain situations. So, they make observations about real situations, develop hypotheses, conduct research, and then think through what could be happening, using math - [Physics (MS)](https://www.drkit.org/physics-ms/) - Physics is about understanding everything in the universe. Physicists have found that, using mathematical models, that there are certain laws that can predict what going to happen to matter and energy in certain situations. So, they make observations about real situations, develop hypotheses, conduct research, and then think through what could be happening, using math - [Doctor of Optometry (OD)](https://www.drkit.org/doctor-of-optometry-od/) - Optometry involves diagnosing and treating various eye diseases and disorders and prescribing glasses and contact lenses. The field does not involve surgery—that’s the main difference between what an Optometrist does and what is done by an M.D. Ophthalmologist. Optometrists, holding an O.D. degree, prescribe drugs and lenses for eye problems and are usually in private - [Occupational Therapy Assistant (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/occupational-therapist-assistant-as/) - The field of Occupational Therapy is often misunderstood, because the word “occupation” refers to not just a job or career, but also to ordinary day-to-day activities. Occupational Therapists need to know about how people structure their time, how their time is divided up among different activities, how important each activity is to the person’s health - [Nutrition/Dietetics (MS)](https://www.drkit.org/nutrition-dietetics-ms/) - The field of nutrition has to do with what you eat, what medications/drugs you take, and your general overall health. The basic of the science is mainly biology and chemistry, but the behavioral sciences like psychology and sociology can be important, too. Professionals in the field may work as dietitians in hospitals or clinics, as - [Nutrition Science (MS)](https://www.drkit.org/nutrition-science-ms/) - Nutrition Science is the field that has to do with what you eat, what medications/drugs you take, and your general overall health. The basic of the science is mainly biology and chemistry, but the behavioral sciences like psychology and sociology can be important, too. Professionals in the field may work as dietitians in hospitals or - [Music Performance, Voice (BM)](https://www.drkit.org/music-performance-voice-bm/) - The study of Music involves learning the nitty-gritty about the structure of music, how the notes are put together in artistic and creative ways, how instruments and voices blend to create various sounds and emotions, how to perform using various musical instruments, and how music varies around the world. The majority of music majors spend - [Music (MM)](https://www.drkit.org/music-mm/) - The study of Music involves learning the nitty-gritty about the structure of music, how the notes are put together in artistic and creative ways, how instruments and voices blend to create various sounds and emotions, how to perform using various musical instruments, and how music varies around the world. The majority of music majors spend - [Marketing (MS)](https://www.drkit.org/marketing-ms/) - Marketing involves managing relationships with customers. It’s not just about selling your product or service, but also about figuring out what customers and clients want and need in the first place. It also involves deciding which customers you want to serve and how best to do that. Many MS degree programs require you to have - [Interior Design (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/interior-design-bs/) - People in Interior Design work to make interior spaces beautiful as well as functional and safe for the people who will use them. The process starts with designing the space to do what it’s supposed. You can imagine how a theater would be different from a bedroom in a home or from an office housing - [HVAC (AAS & Certificate)](https://www.drkit.org/hvac-aas-certificate/) - The field of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning involves the installation, repair, and maintenance of furnaces or heat pumps, fans and other ventilation devices, and air conditioning units in buildings or other enclosed spaces. Demand for the services of an HVAC technician varies according to the location and climate of the community, with the change - [Hospitality and Tourism (AA)](https://www.drkit.org/hospitality-and-tourism-aa/) - Hospitality has to do with providing the best service possible to people who are eating out, traveling, touring, visiting parks, taking cruises, going to meetings and conventions, and staying in hotels. Tens of thousands of people in this country are involved in the hospitality industry doing all kinds of different things at all different levels. - [Hospitality and Tourism (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/hospitality-and-tourism-bs/) - Hospitality has to do with providing the best service possible to people who are eating out, traveling, touring, visiting parks, taking cruises, going to meetings and conventions, and staying in hotels. Tens of thousands of people in this country are involved in the hospitality industry doing all kinds of different things at all different levels. - [Lifeguard course](https://www.drkit.org/lifeguard-course/) - Needless to say, you’d better be a pretty good swimmer before getting the training to be a lifeguard. Depending on the area and program, you may have to be at least 15 or 16 years old and be able to swim the crawl or breaststroke without resting for 100 yards; to do a feet-first surface - [Landscape Architecture (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/landscape-architecture-bs/) - The BS degree in Landscape Architecture will prepare you to work in the field of horticulture design and management, working with contractors, vendors, surveyors and engineers to design and install plants that meet the needs of the people in the target community. Within the degree you’ll learn about how to design projects, plus you’ll learn - [Geographical Information Systems (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/geographical-information-systems-bs/) - Geographical Information Systems specialists know how to gather and use electronic data to do things like create maps, study various characteristics of the earth—especially those that are changing over time--and extract data that are useful in navigation and other sciences. The field involves capturing the three-dimensional spatial data, storing it, and working with it in - [Funeral Service (AAS)](https://www.drkit.org/funeral-service-aas/) - A funeral director (formerly called a mortician or an undertaker) manages the funeral home or crematorium and all the functions that are part of a funeral. Many funeral directors own the funeral home and train and manage lower-level staff members who assist with making all the arrangements for the grieving family. Directors must follow strict - [Funeral Service (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/funeral-service-bs/) - A funeral director (formerly called a mortician or an undertaker) manages the funeral home or crematorium and all the functions that are part of a funeral. Many funeral directors own the funeral home and train and manage lower-level staff members who assist with making all the arrangements for the grieving family. Directors must follow strict - [Fashion Design (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/fashion-design-bs/) - Fashion Design, part of what is usually referred to as the Fashion Industry, is all about the design, making, and selling of clothes. Whatever style of clothing is being worn by people at the time is what the Fashion Industry people must figure out, create, and provide. In addition to Fashion Design the field has - [Fashion Merchandising (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/fashion-merchandising-bs/) - Fashion Merchandising is the business side of the fashion industry; this is the side that figures out how to distribute fashion products to stores and how to market and sell them successfully. Fashion merchandisers figure out what trends will be in the upcoming season, buy the clothing in the proper quantities, and then help the - [Chemical Engineering (MS)](https://www.drkit.org/chemical-engineering-ms/) - People in the engineering field use science and math to solve problems; that is, they figure out how to take what scientists have learned to come up with products and ideas that can be used in the real world. Chemical Engineers are hands-on scientists themselves, designing ways to produce and deliver chemicals and fuels for - [Chemical Engineering (PhD)](https://www.drkit.org/chemical-engineering-phd/) - People in the engineering field use science and math to solve problems; that is, they figure out how to take what scientists have learned to come up with products and ideas that can be used in the real world. Chemical Engineers are hands-on scientists themselves, designing ways to produce and deliver chemicals and fuels for - [Civil Engineering (MS)](https://www.drkit.org/civil-engineering-ms/) - Civil Engineering is about the design and building of infrastructure for our cities and towns—like bridges, water systems, dams, walls, roads—everything we call public works. Most applicants to MS degree programs in Civil Engineering already have a BS in the same field. Some programs will also allow a BS in Math or Physics or another - [Environmental Engineering (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/environmental-engineering-bs/) - People in the engineering field use science and math to solve problems. These engineers figure out how to take what environmental scientists have learned in order to develop solutions to environmental problems. So, what’s environmental science? It’s a multi-disciplinary approach that studies the environment—that is, everything in the world around us—and the relationship between that - [Civil Engineering Technology (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/civil-engineering-technology-as/) - Civil Engineering is about the design and building of infrastructure for our cities and towns—like bridges, water systems, dams, walls, roads—everything we call public works. Completing an AS degree in Civil Engineering Technology will prepare you for assistant-level jobs in the field in which you’ll work under the guidance of a civil engineering to prepare - [Economics (MS)](https://www.drkit.org/economics-ms/) - Economics is the science of compiling and analyzing how markets work. That involves not only a critical look at statistical measures but also at basic human behavior and how the two affect each other. Economics answers the basic question of how people and companies decide how to use their limited resources, resources like time and - [Economics (PhD)](https://www.drkit.org/economics-phd/) - Economics is the science of compiling and analyzing how markets work. That involves not only a critical look at statistical measures but also at basic human behavior and how the two affect each other. Economics answers the basic question of how people and companies decide how to use their limited resources, resources like time and - [Early Childhood Education (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/early-childhood-education-bs/) - The field of Early Childhood Education (ECE) covers the teaching of children from birth through age 8, which is the third grade in U.S. schools. A subset of the field is called Infant/Toddler education, a specialty area dealing with kids 0-3 years old. ECE emerged in the eighteenth century in highly literate areas of Europe - [Early Childhood Education (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/early-childhood-education-as/) - The field of Early Childhood Education (ECE) covers the teaching of children from birth through age 8, which is the third grade in U.S. schools. A subset of the field is called Infant/Toddler education, a specialty area dealing with kids 0-3 years old. ECE emerged in the eighteenth century in highly literate areas of Europe - [Dental Medicine (DMD)](https://www.drkit.org/dental-medicine-dmd/) - Individuals who work in the dental health field are committed to educating and treating patients to maintain and improve their teeth and surrounding tissue. Dentistry is an art and a science, where practitioners need to know many of the same things about the human body that physicians do and also know the craft of repairing - [Dental Hygiene (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/dental-hygiene-bs/) - Individuals who work in the dental health field are committed to educating and treating patients to maintain and improve their teeth and surrounding tissue. Dental hygienists clean and polish teeth, looking for any signs of gum disease, and take x-rays for the Dentist’s use. They also apply various chemical treatments to teeth, educate patients on - [Orthodontics Program](https://www.drkit.org/orthodontics-program/) - Individuals who work in the dental health field are committed to educating and treating patients to maintain and improve their teeth and surrounding tissue. Dentistry is an art and a science, where practitioners need to know many of the same things about the human body that physicians do and also know the craft of repairing - [Culinary Arts (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/culinary-arts-bs/) - Culinary Arts is all about the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food. The “art” is in creating edible dishes that are both pleasing to the eye while also being pleasing to the taste buds. The “science” of the field is to store and prepare foods so that they are safe to eat and are combined - [Broadcast Journalism (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/broadcast-journalism-bs/) - With this degree you’ll be able to report the news and special interest information to the public on the radio, TV, or the Internet. To earn a BS degree in Broadcast Journalism, in addition to general education, you’ll take courses like writing for media, investigative reporting, public speaking, media technology, feature writing, photo journalism, and - [Journalism (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/journalism-bs/) - Studying Journalism is studying the communication arts, the field that has to do with both visual and sound communications with people. It’s about how to deliver messages that are clear and serve the purpose they’re designed for, like sharing information or ideas, persuading someone to buy something, convincing someone to vote for a candidate or - [Clinical Laboratory Science (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/clinical-laboratory-science-as/) - The field of Clinical Laboratory Science involves the testing of various specimens to assist doctors and other care providers in making decisions about a patient’s care. Lab technicians and scientists (sometimes called Medical Technologists) constantly try to improve procedures to make sure that results are accurate. Technicians usually hold an AS degree in Clinical Laboratory - [Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)](https://www.drkit.org/doctor-of-chiropractic-dc/) - Chiropractic is a health care profession that looks at misalignments in the spine and nervous system and makes adjustments that can help with various pain and disorders in the joints, muscles, and organs throughout the body. By using hands-on manipulations and other treatment procedures like massage and mild electrical stimulation, the goal is that the - [Child Life (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/child-life-bs/) - With a BS degree in Child Life you will be able to work with children and families in a variety of settings to help them cope with the challenges related to a child’s illness, hospitalization, or other stressful issues. The BS degree program in Child Life will include courses in subjects like child and adolescent - [Chemistry (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/chemistry-bs/) - Chemistry is the study of the structure and properties of matter-- anything that you could physically touch. In a BS degree program, in addition to general education, you’ll learn about compounds, which are made up of atoms in elements and molecules. You’ll also learn about what happens when molecules are combined. You’ll get a fairly - [Management (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/management-ba/) - Business administration or management is generally thought of as working with people to accomplish a common goal for the organization and for the people who work there. Successful business managers at the mid- and upper-levels usually have a broad base of knowledge about business functions and also an ability to work effectively with people. In - [Automotive Service Technology (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/automotive-service-technology-as/) - Auto Tech is all about applying scientific knowledge of how cars and trucks are put together and work so that they can be repaired and maintained—hands-on. So, with an AS in Auto Service Technology, you’ll be prepared to diagnose and repair brakes, engines, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, and transmissions; plus, you should be - [Agricultural Equipment Technology (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/agricultural-equipment-technology-program/) - With an Associate’s degree in Agricultural Equipment Tech you’ll be able to maintain all kinds of heavy farm and ranch equipment like tractors, combines, and thrashers, most of which have sophisticated control systems. You’ll be gaining knowledge on how to operate and maintain the electronic and mechanical technology that is used in diesel engines, hydraulics, - [Audiology (AuD)](https://www.drkit.org/audiology-aud/) - Audiology is about the identification, assessment, and treatment of problems and diseases that cause hearing problems, balance problems, and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). With a Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree from an accredited institution, and a license, you’ll be prepared to test patients’ hearing using audiometers and computers for help in determining the causes - [Astronomy (PhD)](https://www.drkit.org/astronomy-phd/) - Astronomy is the study of everything in space—the sun, moon, stars, planets, galaxies, meteors—and everything that happens in space. Some astronomers study the planets and stars as they are now, trying to figure out how old they are and what will happen to them. Other astronomers take a more theoretical approach and, using science and - [American Sign Language (BA-ASL)](https://www.drkit.org/american-sign-language-ba-asl/) - With a BA-ASL degree you will be prepared to work in most any school setting—kindergarten through college, in special ed at a public school, or at a school that specializes in educating deaf students—helping deaf students to navigate their studies. You may also work with deaf-blind students using tactile methods of sign language. Other professionals - [Healthcare Administration (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/healthcare-administration-bs/) - The field of Healthcare Administration covers the management and coordination of all facilities and people who work in health care delivery. The need to coordinate services provided by hospitals, nursing homes, and doctor’s offices is ongoing, and health administration becomes more complex every day with the increase in alternative care providers such as urgent care - [Viticulture and Enology (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/viticulture-and-enology-bs/) - Viticulture is the study of growing grapes, while enology is the study of wine and winemaking. The two go together very well! Both fields are based in sciences—chemistry, botany, agriculture--but some would say that each field also involves art—the art of creating a product that appeals to many senses and to personal tastes. Earning a - [Urban and Regional Planning (MS)](https://www.drkit.org/urban-and-regional-planning-ms/) - Urban and regional planning is about making cities, regions, and communities better for people to live; that is, making them more convenient, more beautiful, better for a healthy life style, while keeping them affordable. The planning over the years has been based on regulations related to how, where, and when building can occur. In more - [Surveying (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/surveying-bs/) - Surveying is a technical field that involves mapping out a piece of land using various geographically-based techniques. Surveys are often needed for purposes of determining where the properties boundaries are before erecting some kind of building, art work, fence, road, or other structure so that it doesn’t encroach upon another parcel of land. The BS - [Surgical Technology (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/surgical-technology-as/) - Surgical Technologists are the surgical team members who prepare both the patient and the operating room before and during a surgical procedure. Knowledge of creating a sterile environment and working with patients who may be experiencing emotional distress are critical to this detailed work. An Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology is the level of training - [Sound Engineering Technology (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/sound-engineering-technology-as/) - Sound or audio engineers produce and record sound for broadcasting, recording studios, and other organizations who may present performances, seminars, and presentations. In an AS degree program in Sound Engineering Technology students learn the science connected with the production of sound and will get hands-on experience working with equipment like microphones, mixers, and sounds boards. - [Respiratory Therapy (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/respiratory-therapy-bs/) - Respiratory Therapy treats patients with problems with their cardiovascular system. What's that? It's the system of the body that includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood along with the organs that have to do with breathing and carrying oxygen to the cells of the body, like the lungs, bronchi, and trachea. These are really important - [Respiratory Therapy (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/respiratory-therapy-as/) - Respiratory Therapy treats patients with problems with their cardiovascular system. What's that? It's the system of the body that includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood along with the organs that have to do with breathing and carrying oxygen to the cells of the body, like the lungs, bronchi, and trachea. These are really important - [Radiologic Technology (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/radiologic-technology-bs/) - Radiologic Technology is the field that includes the science and skills of imaging parts of a patient’s body to diagnose and pinpoint health problems. Radiologic technologists take scans like X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, and computed tomography (CT) scans under the guidance of a Radiologist. These scans are then reviewed by the doctor and - [Radiologic Technology (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/radiologic-technology-as/) - Radiologic Technology is the field that includes the science and skills of imaging parts of a patient’s body to diagnose and pinpoint health problems. Radiologic technologists take scans like X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, and computed tomography (CT) scans under the guidance of a Radiologist. These scans are then reviewed by the doctor and - [Radiation Therapy (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/radiation-therapy-bs/) - Radiation Therapy is the field that uses high doses of radiation from linear accelerator machines that aim at the patient’s cancer cells to kill them and to shrink tumors. This Radiation Therapy (also called Radiotherapy) may be used along with other treatments like surgery or chemotherapy. Accuracy in the procedure is of great importance to - [Radiation Therapy (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/radiation-therapy-as/) - Radiation Therapy is the field that uses high doses of radiation from linear accelerator machines that aim at the patient’s cancer cells to kill them and to shrink tumors. This Radiation Therapy (also called Radiotherapy) may be used along with other treatments like surgery or chemotherapy. Accuracy in the procedure is of great importance to - [Public Relations (MA)](https://www.drkit.org/public-relations-ma/) - Public Relations involves the exchange of information between a person, company, or organization and the public in an attempt to influence the publics’ behavior and reaction. Desired “customer” behavior may be buying a product, contributing money, voting for a particular candidate—things like that. An important part of influencing someone’s behavior involves customizing communications to the - [Public Relations (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/public-relations-ba/) - Public Relations involves the exchange of information between a person, company, or organization and the public, in an attempt to influence the publics’ behavior and reaction. Desired behavior may be buying a product, contributing money, voting for a particular candidate—things like that. An important part of influencing someone’s behavior involves communications. A BA degree in - [Prosthetics and Orthotics (MS)](https://www.drkit.org/prosthetics-and-orthotics-ms/) - The field of Prosthetics and Orthotics involves the designing and fitting of prosthetic devices—artificial limbs and braces--to help people who are missing all or parts of limbs to live more normal lives. It also involves the fitting of orthotic devices to help patients’ existing limbs and appendages to work better and lessen pain. You’ll need - [Phlebotomy certificate](https://www.drkit.org/phlebotomy-certificate/) - Phlebotomy involves drawing blood for testing or donation or giving shots to patients. In some areas you may not need to be trained to do this kind of work, but many employers want to see training, certification, or licensure before hiring you. So, it’s worth doing. Choose a program that has the proper accreditation for - [Nursing (MSN)](https://www.drkit.org/nursing-msn/) - Nurses treat the sick and injured. In today’s world, using an evidence-based approach is widely accepted, with nurses being trained to use documented research results, best practices, and patient desires to decide on the best treatment strategies. Nurses who would like to specialize in one of several areas in nursing choose to go into graduate - [Medical Transcriptionist Program](https://www.drkit.org/medical-transcriptionist-program/) - Medical transcription is the allied health profession that involves transcribing medical reports that are dictated by a physician, a nurse, or another health care provider. The transcriptionist takes the spoken words and puts them into the medical record of the treatment or prescribed plan. The medical record could include all kinds of data—doctor’s or nurse’s - [Medical Dosimetry (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/medical-dosimetry-bs/) - This field includes the practitioners who are members of the radiation oncology team who know all about the radiation machines, how they work, and what they do so that precise doses of radiation can be given according to needs of the patient. The dosimetrist takes the order from the oncologist and calculates very carefully just - [Medical Assisting (AS or certificate)](https://www.drkit.org/medical-assisting-as/) - The medical profession largely involves the caring for and comforting of humans and animals using scientifically determined ethical methods and procedures. The human element is as important as the scientific one in the field. One way to be involved in the healthcare field with two years of college-level training involves earning an Associate’s (AS) degree - [Massage Therapy Program](https://www.drkit.org/massage-therapy-program/) - Massage Therapy is the manual manipulation of soft tissue in the body to help people in lots of way: to relax, to get rid of sore muscles from exercise, to heal injuries, and to help with stress and anxiety. There are many approaches but most are either rehabilitative massage, where a clinical approach is used - [Marketing (BA)](https://www.drkit.org/marketing-ba/) - Basically, Marketing involves managing relationships with customers. It’s not just about selling your product or service, but also about figuring out what customers and clients want and need in the first place. It also involves deciding which customers you want to serve and how best to do that. Courses that you will take to complete - [Library Science (MS)](https://www.drkit.org/library-science-ms/) - Library Science has to do with the collecting, organizing, and preserving of books and other materials in libraries. In most geographical locations you’ll need to have a Master’s degree (called an MA, MS, MLS, or MLIS) to work as a professional Librarian at a public library or school. If your grades are good, most any - [Library Science (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/library-science-bs/) - Library Science has to do with the collecting, organizing, and preserving of books and other materials in libraries. In most geographical locations you’ll need to have a Master’s degree (called an MA, MS, MLS, or MLIS) to work as a professional Librarian at a public library or school. The BS in Library Science degree will - [Human Resource Management (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/human-resource-management-bs/) - Human Resource Management is about all the things you need to do to employ people, pay them, train them, write policies about what is expected of them, and help them to keep the job. In a BS degree program in Human Resource Management, in addition to general education courses, you’ll take courses in staffing--what employees - [Drafting and Design (AAS)](https://www.drkit.org/drafting-and-design-aas/) - The field of Drafting and Design has to do with creating the technical drawings that are used in buildings, bridges, and in manufacturing. Precise drawings with all the specifications needed to build the structure or produce the object used to be done by hand by drafters sitting at specially outfitted drafting tables. Today, most of - [Diagnostic Medical Sonography (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/diagnostic-medical-sonography-bs/) - Diagnostic medical sonography provides a non-invasive way to develop 2D and 3D images of parts of the body using ultrasound devices to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. It’s become especially important to treat heart and vascular disease. A degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography will allow students to operate this equipment and document - [Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/diagnostic-medical-sonography-as/) - Diagnostic medical sonography provides a non-invasive way to develop 2D and 3D images of the body using ultrasound devices to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. It’s become especially important to treat heart and vascular disease. Associate degree students will learn the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology and how to operate the sonography - [Chemical Engineering (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/chemical-engineering-bs/) - People in the engineering field use science and math to solve problems; that is, they figure out how to take what scientists have learned to come up with products and ideas that can be used in the real world. Chemical Engineers are hands-on scientists themselves, designing ways to produce and deliver chemicals and fuels for - [Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate](https://www.drkit.org/certified-nursing-assistant-cna-certificate/) - To become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) you will need to complete a certificate training program approved by the area in which you’ll be working. The training varies, but there may be reciprocity between areas, meaning that you may be able to use your certification in other areas. Your training will need to include a - [Cardiovascular Technology (AS)](https://www.drkit.org/cardiovascular-technology-as/) - Cardiovascular technologists help doctors diagnose and treat heart and blood vessel problems. They check patient records and monitor the patient’s heart rates. They also have to operate and maintain all the testing machines that are used to treat cardiac patients as well as explain to patients how the tests are performed and report the results. - [Cardiovascular Perfusion (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/cardiovascular-perfusion-bs/) - Cardiovascular Perfusion is the specialty in the health field that uses a heart-lung machine to keep a patient’s heart and lungs functioning during cardiac surgeries (by-pass, open-heart, and heart transplants). To complete a BS degree in Cardiovascular Perfusion, students study human anatomy & physiology, organic chemistry, and physics followed by cardiovascular-related courses in basic surgery, - [Aerospace Engineering (BS)](https://www.drkit.org/aerospace-engineering-bs/) - With a BS in Aerospace Engineering you’ll be prepared to work on the design and function of all kinds of aircraft, spacecraft, and airborne weapons and missiles. You could be involved at the very beginning of a project when ideas are brainstormed, the middle in which pre-testing, designing, and building is underway, or after production ## Clusters - [Aerospace & Aviation](https://www.drkit.org/aviation/) - Aerospace and Aviation is all about mechanical flight—all the activities that are associated with different kinds of aircraft. The industry includes three kinds of services—air transport, that moves stuff from one place to another; general aviation, which transports people; and military aviation, which moves people and materials in defense of the country. You can imagine - [Theater](https://www.drkit.org/theater/) - The fun part of majoring in Theater Arts is that you don’t just learn in the classroom. You also learn backstage and on stage! You’ll learn about all the different kinds of plays there are, while both reading and writing some of them. You’ll learn about improv and what it takes to be spontaneous in - [Information Technology](https://www.drkit.org/information-technology/) - Since information is processed data, information technology (IT) involves storing, organizing, and disseminating processed data for use in various applications. People used to have to use paper, pencil, and antiquated calculators to perform tasks that are now done by computers, some of which are very small. The definition is simple, but the uses can be - [Teaching](https://www.drkit.org/teaching/) - Teaching is the act of helping people learn new behaviors, information, and attitudes to make their lives better. It involves a teacher who devises ways to help students to learn: preparing and then presenting different learning materials; demonstrating a skill and encouraging practice; having discussions that can lead to understanding of abstract concepts; and using - [Forestry](https://www.drkit.org/forestry/) - The field of Forestry is all about creating and preserving forests and other related natural resources in a way that will sustain their health and existence. Forestry has to do with trees, plants, and animals—creating the forests and ecosystems, managing them, and sustaining them. It also has to do with the sensible use of wood - [Psychology](https://www.drkit.org/psychology/) - Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes--the mind. So, it’s a field that people really enjoy studying because what’s not to like about learning about yourself?! The field has a very broad application, even though many people think it’s mainly about helping people with their problems. Counseling is a big part of - [Truck Driving](https://www.drkit.org/truck-driving/) - Do you like the idea of commanding a big rig across long distances, seeing new sights, meeting new people, and working hard? If you do, Professional Truck Driving is worth looking into. You can make a good living driving, considering that you’ll need specialized training, but not long-term training like a college degree. Of course, - [Shipbuilding](https://www.drkit.org/shipbuilding/) - Shipbuilding is the process of building and repairing large ocean-going vessels—big ships that carry cargo and passengers, drill for oil, engage in battle, along with lots of other uses. The process is a lot different from boat building which involves building smaller boats--boats that are less than about 200 feet in length that are mostly - [Computer Science (Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, Database Systems)](https://www.drkit.org/computer-science/) - Computer Science is the study of computers—mostly the design and application of software. Sound boring? Well, it isn’t! The field has to keep up with what’s happening and needed in the world—cool stuff like artificial intelligence, the security of important and private information, computers that can understand human speech, computer programs that can make robots - [Library Services](https://www.drkit.org/library-services/) - Libraries are buildings or rooms where there are resources like books, periodicals, films, recordings, and computers to meet the needs of individuals and groups for education, information, leisure, recreation, and for personal development. Libraries have staff members that make sure that all the materials are readily available and that patrons can access and use them - [Urban & Regional Planning](https://www.drkit.org/urban-regional-planning/) - Urban and regional planning is about making cities, regions, and communities better for people to live; that is, making them more convenient, more beautiful, and better for a healthy life style, while keeping them affordable. The planning over the post-WWII years has been based a lot on regulations related to how, where, and when building - [Educational Administration](https://www.drkit.org/administration/) - Educational Administration includes all the people who run institutions on a day-to-day basis—all the administrators who manage the school or manage a functional part of the school. With K-12 institutions, an administrator may be a principal, a director, or a superintendent. Colleges have deans, department chairs, directors, presidents, chancellors, and provosts. Some administrators are responsible - [Educational Support](https://www.drkit.org/educational-support/) - All educational institutions--from K-12 schools, to universities, to training institutes—have numerous educational support personnel who are critical to the success of the school. Without them the physical school building could not function for very long, the grades would not be recorded, the parking lots wouldn’t be cleared of snow, the students would not get textbooks, - [Sports](https://www.drkit.org/sports/) - The field of Sports, both professional and amateur, can provide many different career possibilities for the sports-minded. There are careers as an athlete in any number of team or individual sports, like becoming a pro football player or an amateur skier on an Olympic team. Or there are careers in Sports Management, including many administrative - [Performing Arts](https://www.drkit.org/performance-arts/) - The Performing Arts exist to entertain people in an audience. The primary performing arts involve artists like dancers, actors, and musicians performing for an audience of any size or age. There are numerous variations within each pursuit. Dancers may perform specific routines that have been designed by choreographers, or they may do a free modern - [Customer Service](https://www.drkit.org/customer-service/) - Have you ever heard someone say that a store or company’s prices are a little higher than competitors, but the customer service is so good that spending a little more money is well worth it? What is the person really saying? They’re saying that they value help when they need it—and we all need it - [Transportation](https://www.drkit.org/transportation/) - The field of Transportation involves moving people and materials around by air, land, and sea. So, these careers may involve building the vehicles and equipment used, operating them, maintaining and repairing them, planning where they go, and helping them get there. The field is huge and uses all different kinds of skills and skill levels; - [Farm Equipment Mechanic](https://www.drkit.org/farm-equipment-mechanic/) - Farm Equipment Mechanics today have much more sophisticated and technical jobs than they did in the last century. So much of the equipment used on farms now is computerized, just like cars, so it’s important that the mechanic be up-to-date on all the latest technology, while also knowing about older equipment that may still be - [Patient Support](https://www.drkit.org/patient-support/) - Patient Support careers have one important thing in common: they all involve some level of patient interaction. So, if you like the idea of working in a health facility among some very polished professionals and of helping people to live better, healthier lives, then a patient support position may be right for you. You might - [Surgical Support](https://www.drkit.org/surgical-support/) - The support staff on a surgical team is very important to the success of an operation. If you’d like to be part of a very important function in the health care community, you might want to consider a career as a Surgical Technician (sometimes called an Operating Room Tech)—the person who prepares both the patient - [Medical Diagnostics](https://www.drkit.org/medical-diagnostics/) - Medical Diagnostics are related to the many devices used in the medical field to analyze or detect diseases and other medical conditions. A wide variety of strategies, often used together, are available to help professionals come up with accurate diagnoses that guide treatment plans. Among the most common medical diagnostic devices are the stethoscope to - [Radiation Therapy](https://www.drkit.org/radiation-therapy/) - Radiation Therapy is the field that uses high doses of radiation from linear accelerator machines that aim at the patient’s cancer cells to kill them and to shrink tumors. This Radiation Therapy (also called Radiotherapy) may be used along with other treatments like surgery or chemotherapy. Accuracy in the procedure is of great importance to - [Geology/Geoscience](https://www.drkit.org/geology-geoscience/) - Are Geology and Geoscience the same thing? Yes, for the most part, at least the terms are often used interchangeably. Both are considered to be part of the earth sciences which also includes physical geography, or the study of soil. So, what is geology anyway? Geology is the study of the physical features of the - [Architecture](https://www.drkit.org/architecture/) - The field of Architecture deals with the planning, designing, and construction of buildings and other structures. It involves the art and science of creating buildings and the space that surrounds them. So, the field of Architecture includes designing and building buildings; Landscape Architecture that has to do with creating the grounds around the building, parks - [Criminology & Criminal Justice](https://www.drkit.org/criminology-criminal-justice/) - Are you wondering what the difference is between Criminology and Criminal Justice? It’s pretty simple actually. Criminology is the behavioral study of crime—that is, criminal activity and how the laws are made to control it. Criminal Justice looks at the legal system itself—how laws are applied and how alleged criminals are brought to justice. As - [Advanced Manufacturing](https://www.drkit.org/advanced-manufacturing/) - The field of manufacturing involves creating new products either from raw materials or from components. Manufacturing often involves the use of some kind of machinery to create or assemble parts, and it may also involve a lot of work with your hands. To be part of manufacturing, at least at the higher levels, you’ll need - [Exercise Science](https://www.drkit.org/exercise-science/) - Exercise Science is all about how exercise and the human body interact—that is, how diet, age, condition of health, and exercise relate to each other. The focus is on how movement contributes to the overall well-being of the body by looking at prescribed or recommended exercises that can occur at home or in a health - [Biochemistry](https://www.drkit.org/biochemistry/) - Biochemistry has to do with the chemical processes that are related to the functioning of living organisms—all the chemical stuff that is going on in plants, animals, and the human body. The field brings together chemistry and biology to answer questions and solve problems related to the growth of cells and diseases that affect the - [Film Production](https://www.drkit.org/film-production/) - Film Production is a sub-field of the communication arts which has to do with delivering both visual and sound communications. It’s about delivering messages that are clear and serve the purpose they’re designed for, like sharing information or ideas, entertaining a group, or inspiring someone to action. The production of films involves a sort of - [US Navy](https://www.drkit.org/us-navy/) - The US Navy is the branch of the United States Armed Forces that deals with naval warfare. The Navy fights from ships at sea, from submarines, and from aircraft that are based on aircraft carriers. The Navy is able to protect the country’s interests and people at nearly every place in the world and is - [Trades](https://www.drkit.org/trades/) - Most of the skilled Trades careers are directly related to jobs in the construction industry, and they can be found in the Architecture and Construction career cluster. These careers include plumbers, electricians, brick masons, among many others. Some of the positions may be obtained with only the completion of high school, while many of them - [Nursing](https://www.drkit.org/nursing/) - Simply put, nurses treat the sick and injured. In today’s world, using an evidence-based approach is widely accepted, with nurses being trained to use documented research results, best practices, and patient desires to decide on the best treatment strategies. Some nurses specialize in areas like pediatrics, surgery, nurse midwife, and nurse practitioner, most of which - [Physician Assistant](https://www.drkit.org/physician-assistant/) - Physician Assistants do many of the same things that doctors do. The medical profession largely involves the caring for and comforting of people and animals using scientifically determined ethical methods and procedures. The human element is as important as the scientific one, with physicians and physician assistants making decisions based on what is best for - [Physical Therapy & PTA](https://www.drkit.org/physical-therapy-pta/) - Physical Therapy is the practice of using various physical hands-on movements, manipulations, and exercises to help patients heal after surgery, injury, and illness. PT also involves diagnosing and teaching people how to reduce pain and improve how they move and function as they age. Physical Therapists work with patients in lots of different settings from - [Office Administration](https://www.drkit.org/office-administration/) - People who work in Office Administration keep the business, medical office, or school running smoothly and are sort of the backbone of the company, since, if they don’t do their jobs well, all operations could come to a halt. The size of the organization determines how the various tasks will be divided among employees: the - [Law & Paralegal](https://www.drkit.org/law-paralegal/) - So, as part of the Criminal Justice system, Attorneys give clients legal advice, prepare court documents, negotiate disputes, and argue law cases before a judge or a jury. To become an Attorney, you need to get a Bachelor’s degree—the particular major doesn’t matter, but most future lawyers choose something like political science, criminology, or English. - [Zoology](https://www.drkit.org/zoology/) - Zoology is the study of animals—what’s not to like about that?! Animals are divided into two different sub-categories: those with backbones (like fish, reptiles, bird, amphibians, and mammals) and those without backbones (like insects, spiders, crustaceans, worms, shellfish, and other squishy creatures). Zoologists study everything about animals like how they stay alive (what they eat, - [Welding](https://www.drkit.org/welding/) - Most of us know that a lot of welding needs to be done when making things like buildings and bridges, but we don’t really know what welding is. Welding is the process that puts together two materials—metal or non-metal—by using a combination of heat and pressure, sometimes using a third filler material, so that the - [Veterinary Medicine & Vet Technology](https://www.drkit.org/veterinary-medicine-vet-technology/) - As you probably know, Veterinary Medicine is the branch of the medical field that looks at the causes of illnesses, the diagnosis, and the treatment of diseases and injuries in animals. Most Veterinarians work with domesticated animals, like our pets and farm animals, but some specialize in animals in the wild and in zoos. After - [Speech Language Pathology](https://www.drkit.org/speech-language-pathology/) - Speech Language Pathologists (sometimes called speech therapists) diagnose speech problems—verbal and non-verbal--in individuals of all ages and implement treatment strategies to help patients improve their abilities to communicate and swallow. Swallowing may be hard after an illness. Problems that are treated have to do with language problems—understanding and expressing oneself—and choosing appropriate social communication and - [Sociology](https://www.drkit.org/sociology/) - Sociology looks at how people live together in defined places and share a way of living - sociologists study human society. They want to find out how living with and among other people affects their behavior and how their behavior affects the society. Sociologists have a ten-paces-back view as they look for patterns within the - [Social Work](https://www.drkit.org/social-work/) - Some people who major in sociology who want to be part of one of the “helping professions” may go on to study Social Work, a closely related field, at the Master’s degree level. Social Workers work with either communities or individuals and help them meet their basic needs and improve their quality of life. So, - [Respiratory Therapy](https://www.drkit.org/respiratory-therapy/) - Respiratory Therapy treats patients with problems with their cardiovascular system. What’s that? It’s the system of the body that includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood along with the organs that have to do with breathing and carrying oxygen to the cells of the body, like the lungs, bronchi, and trachea. These are really important - [Recreational Therapy](https://www.drkit.org/recreational-therapy/) - This field uses activities and recreation to help people overcome illness and disability so that they can live a happier and more productive life. Recreational Therapy helps people to heal physically, psychologically, and socially using a variety of approaches such as sports and games, arts and crafts, drama and music, singing and dancing, aquatics, going - [Real Estate](https://www.drkit.org/real-estate/) - Many would say that the largest industry in this country is the real estate industry. Anything that can be done—and there are lots of things—involving some kind of real property is considered part of the industry. This could range from acquiring and improving land or buildings, transferring ownership from one owner to another, demolishing obsolete - [Public Safety](https://www.drkit.org/public-safety/) - The field of Public Safety includes people, usually employed by the government, who work to keep citizens safe and out of danger. They might be involved in one of two ways: protecting the public from criminals and crimes, like police and other law enforcement people, or protecting the public from disasters and personal crises, like - [Public Health](https://www.drkit.org/public-health/) - Public Health as a field is sort of hard to define. It basically involves making sure that all people in a society or community are provided with an environment that is healthy to live in. Most people look to the government to provide environmental controls like water and air testing and treatment, regulations that control - [Political Science](https://www.drkit.org/political-science/) - Political Science looks at how governments, politics, and power work at the local, state, national, and international levels. How do people decide what political groups to associate with, and how do various political groups and countries interact with each other? Political science looks back over history to figure out what principals guided various societies. This - [Podiatry](https://www.drkit.org/podiatry/) - Podiatry is the branch of medicine that has to do with the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal conditions of the foot, ankle, and other lower extremities. The treatment may at times involve surgery, rehabilitation, or the fitting of orthotic devices. Podiatrists also treat the day-to-day problems that can occur with toenails, corns, and calluses. So, - [Plumbing](https://www.drkit.org/plumbing/) - Plumbing is the field that uses pipes, tanks, and other devices to move water and other fluids to locations throughout indoor and outdoor spaces for various purposes like providing water to drink, water in the bathroom, irrigating of fields, or moving chemicals to where they’re needed in a factory. So, Plumbers are the tradespeople who - [Physics](https://www.drkit.org/physics/) - Physics is about understanding everything in the universe—the matter and the energy—and how it works. Physicists have found that, using mathematical models, that there are certain laws that can predict what going to happen to matter and energy in certain situations. So, they make observations about real situations, develop hypotheses, research, and then think through - [Philosophy](https://www.drkit.org/philosophy/) - According to the Greek roots of the word “philosophy” people in the field have a love of wisdom. They want to know and understand the world. This search began in ancient times when people probably looked up at the sky and wondered how they got here and what the universe was all about. They progressed - [Pharmacy & Pharmacy Technology](https://www.drkit.org/pharmacy-technology/) - Most pharmacists dispense prescription medicines and help people use these meds correctly according to doctor’s orders. They may also discuss possible side effects with patients as well as make recommendations about over-the-counter medicines available without prescriptions. Attention to detail is critical in this field since the wrong medication given to a patient can be disastrous. - [Optometry](https://www.drkit.org/optometry/) - Optometry involves diagnosing and treating various eye diseases and disorders and prescribing glasses and contact lenses. The field does not involve surgery—that’s the main difference between what an Optometrist does and what is done by an Ophthalmologist, who is an M.D. Optometrists, who hold an O.D. degree, prescribe drugs and lenses for eye problems and - [Occupational Therapy & OTA](https://www.drkit.org/occupational-therapy-ota/) - This field is often misunderstood, because the word “occupation” refers to not just a job or career, but also to all the ordinary day-to-day activities. So, Occupational Therapists need to know about how people structure their time, how their time is divided among different activities, how important each activity is to the person’s health and - [Nutrition and Dietetics](https://www.drkit.org/nutrition-and-dietetics/) - The field of Nutrition and Dietetics is the theory and practice of preventing and treating disease with food choices. There are primarily four ways to practice the science specified by the national organization (ADA): treating disease with diet choice which is called Clinical Dietetics; educating patients on the benefits of good foods called Nutrition Education; - [Neurodiagnostics](https://www.drkit.org/neurodiagnostics/) - When a patient’s health problem seems to be centered in the central nervous system, that is, the brain and spinal column, then tests of the system’s functioning may be needed. This is where a neurodiagnostic technologist comes in to conduct the tests ordered a physician. These may include tests like an EEG (electrical activity in - [Natural Resource Conservation](https://www.drkit.org/natural-resource-conservation/) - Natural Resources are the things like air, water, oil, gas, and coal, that occur naturally within our environment. They are not made by human beings. Water and air are used for our survival as living creatures, but the rest are used to make our lives better and more convenient. As the world populations grows, the - [Music](https://www.drkit.org/music/) - The study of Music involves learning the nitty-gritty about the structure of music, how the notes are put together in artistic and creative ways, how instruments and voices blend to create various sounds and emotions, how to perform using various musical instruments, and how music varies around the world. The majority of music majors spend - [Microbiology](https://www.drkit.org/microbiology/) - Microbiology is the study of all living organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye, known as microbes. These microbes have a lot to do with our food, climate change, and disease—the causes, prevention, and cure. Microbiology research has done a lot for the world to develop drugs, wipe out epidemics, - [Medicine](https://www.drkit.org/medicine/) - The medical profession largely involves the caring for and comforting of people and animals using scientifically determined ethical methods and procedures. The human element is as important as the scientific one, with physicians making decisions based on what is best for the patient when all factors are considered. The training is extensive, over a period - [Mathematics](https://www.drkit.org/mathematics/) - Most of us have a sense of what mathematics is because we all went to school and either loved math or hated it! But, to explain what mathematics looks at is really hard to do because of how many parts of the field. Most experts say that you can divide math into two main parts: - [Marketing](https://www.drkit.org/marketing/) - Basically, Marketing involves managing relationships with customers. It’s not just about selling your product or service, but also about figuring out what customers and clients want and need in the first place. It also involves deciding which customers you want to serve and how best to do that. If you like to be a trend-setter, - [Landscape & Horticulture Management](https://www.drkit.org/landscape-horticulture-management/) - Landscape and Horticulture Managers are professionals who oversee the maintenance of exterior environments that must adapt to changes in weather and climate conditions. So, it’s much more than mowing the grass every week. Landscape managers need to know about the turf, plants, flowers, bushes, and trees—how to feed them, control pests, cut them, and basically - [International Studies](https://www.drkit.org/international-studies/) - This is a field that looks at all kinds of issues—politics, geography and climate, how people get along with each other, and the economy—and how these issues affect the people of the world. This field is becoming more and more popular as we can no longer just look at what’s happening in our country but - [Interior Design](https://www.drkit.org/interior-design/) - People in Interior Design work to make interior spaces beautiful as well as functional and safe for the people who will use them. The process starts with designing the space so that it can be used in the way intended. You can imagine how a movie theater would be different from a bedroom in a - [HVAC](https://www.drkit.org/hvac/) - The field of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning involves the installation, repair, and maintenance of furnaces or heat pumps, fans and other ventilation devices, and air conditioning units in buildings or other enclosed spaces. Demand for the services of an HVAC technician varies according to the location and climate of the community, with the change - [Human Development](https://www.drkit.org/human-development/) - The field of Human Development looks at how people change from birth to death with the purpose of coming up with ideas on ways to improve their lives. People in the field look at the physical characteristics or people, how they think, and how they interact with other people throughout their lifespan. So, if you - [Hospitality](https://www.drkit.org/hospitality/) - Hospitality has to do with providing the best service possible to people who are eating out, traveling, touring, visiting parks, taking cruises, going to meetings and conventions, and staying in hotels. Tens of thousands of people in this country are involved in the hospitality industry doing all kinds of different things at various levels. Maybe - [History](https://www.drkit.org/history/) - Looking at and knowing what has happened in the past will help you understand what’s going on today and what might happen tomorrow. Everybody knows this, don’t they? Well, people who have majored in History do! They learn about people, countries, and the world as a community—how they were in the past, how they are - [Health Information Management/Technology & Informatics](https://www.drkit.org/health-information-management-technology-informatics/) - The Health Information field involves the collection, storage, analyzing, and protecting of health data to improve patient outcome. This includes paper-based data as well as electronic data. The challenge of this field is documenting complex patient care delivered at numerous facilities in a way that the data can be used in an ethical way. Some - [Golf & Sports Turf Management](https://www.drkit.org/golf-sports-turf-management/) - Here’s what a job description for a Golf and Sports Turf Manager position might say: The turf manager is responsible for maintaining the turf of all athletic fields and golf courses, considering the specific maintenance requirements for each field and grass type. Another one might mention managing the turf of all parks in the city - [Geography](https://www.drkit.org/geography/) - The study of Geography looks at the features of the earth’s surface like the mountains, different climates, countries, rivers and oceans, natural resources--pretty much everything that sets one area apart from another area on the earth. But, Geography also includes looking at people in each of the separate areas, sort of adding a social aspect - [Funeral Services](https://www.drkit.org/funeral-services/) - A funeral director (formerly called a mortician or an undertaker) manages the funeral home or crematorium and all the functions that are part of a funeral. Many funeral directors own the funeral home and train and manage lower-level staff members who assist with making all the arrangements for the grieving family. Most people in the - [Foreign Language](https://www.drkit.org/foreign-language/) - Most business people say that knowing a foreign language along with some business skills will make you more valuable in the workplace. That’s good to know if you’re searching for a career! Something else you might not know about learning a foreign language: It helps you with analytical thinking and problem solving, creativity, and understanding - [Finance](https://www.drkit.org/finance/) - The field of Finance provides a way to measure the value of stuff, usually in terms of money. Finance is about figuring out how people make decisions about how to spend their money and their time and how groups of people work together to create some value for themselves and others. It could be a - [Fashion](https://www.drkit.org/fashion/) - The Fashion Industry is all about the making and selling of clothes. So, whatever style of clothing is being worn by people or groups of people at the time is what people in the Fashion Industry must figure out, create, and provide. The industry has several fields of specialty: design, manufacturing, marketing, and retail sales. - [Environmental Science](https://www.drkit.org/environmental-science/) - The field of Environmental Science had its beginnings in the 1960s and 1970s, largely brought on by the unintended effects of using the chemical DDT to control pests on plants. Scientists saw that some unexpected things were happening in the world that cried-out for a multi-disciplinary approach to get a handle on what was happening—to - [Environmental Health](https://www.drkit.org/environmental-health/) - Environmental health is the part of public health efforts that exist to understand 1) how people, plants, and animals affect the environment and how the environment affects them and 2) what can then be done to improve these relationships to correct problems that exist. In actuality, the first part of the definition is what gets - [English](https://www.drkit.org/english/) - Most people who study the field of English learn about linguistics: words, sentences, meanings, phonetics (which is about speech sounds), and phonology (which is about the patterns of sounds in the language). Plus, they’ll also study literature of both English and American writers. They’ll learn how to write logically and also to write creatively. Plus, - [Anthropology & Archaeology](https://www.drkit.org/anthropology-archaeology/) - The field of Anthropology studies societies and cultures all over the world, looking at how they began and how they continue, both then and now. Anthropologists meet with people and experience their environments to draw their conclusions—some forensic, to help in law enforcement, and some to help societies adjust living standards for the good of - [Engineering](https://www.drkit.org/engineering/) - Basically, people in the engineering field use science and math to solve problems. They figure out how to take what scientists have learned to come up with products and ideas that can be used in the real world. They’re sort of like hands-on scientists themselves. They design, test, modify, and maintain lots of products and - [Electronic Technology](https://www.drkit.org/electronic-technology/) - Electronic Technology is a field that uses technology skills to install, operate, and maintain electrical and electronic equipment—things like computers, cell phones, and electronic controls for different kinds of equipment. Electronic Technicians use science and math to solve problems, just like Electrical Engineers do, but theirs is a more hands-on approach. They don’t design products—Engineers - [Economics](https://www.drkit.org/economics/) - Economics is the science of compiling and analyzing how markets work. That involves not only a critical look at statistical measures but also at basic human behavior and how the two affect each other. Economics answers the basic question of how people and companies decide how to use their limited resources, including time and money. - [Early Childhood Education](https://www.drkit.org/early-childhood-education/) - The field of Early Childhood Education (ECE) covers the teaching of children from birth through age 8, which is the third grade in U.S. schools. A subset of the field is called Infant/Toddler education, a specialty area dealing with kids 0-3 years old. ECE emerged in the eighteenth century in highly literate areas of Europe - [Dental Health](https://www.drkit.org/dental-health/) - Individuals who work in the dental health field are committed to educating and treating patients to maintain and improve their teeth and surrounding tissue. Dentistry is an art and a science, where practitioners need to know about the human body and also about the craft of repairing teeth so that their repairs are realistic-looking and - [Cybersecurity](https://www.drkit.org/cybersecurity/) - Cybersecurity is about creating ways to protect information and communications stored electronically from being damaged or used without authorization. This is done by having policies and standards for using and storing the information, developing ways to both reduce threats to security of the data, and finding ways to retrieve data that are lost. You can - [Culinary Arts & Management](https://www.drkit.org/culinary-arts-management/) - The Culinary Arts/Management field is about the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food and the management of the whole process. The “art” is in creating edible dishes that are both pleasing to the eye while also being pleasing to the taste buds. And the “science” of the field is to store and prepare foods so - [Cosmetology](https://www.drkit.org/cosmetology/) - The field of Cosmetology is all about hair, skin, cosmetics, and nails and the procedures to make them beautiful. A license is generally needed to practice cosmetology and to own a salon. You may also need to be at least 16 years old and have a high school diploma or a GED, unless cosmetology is - [Communication Arts (Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication, Film)](https://www.drkit.org/communication-arts-advertising-journalism-public-relations-communication-film/) - The field of Communication Arts has to do with both visual and sound communications with people. It’s about how to deliver messages that are clear and serve the purpose they’re designed for, like sharing information or ideas, persuading someone to buy something, convincing someone to vote for a candidate or contribute money, entertaining a group, - [Clinical Laboratory Science](https://www.drkit.org/clinical-laboratory-science/) - The field of clinical laboratory science involves the testing of various specimens to assist doctors and other care providers in making decisions about a patient’s care. Lab technicians and scientists also improve procedures and even develop new ones to make sure that results are accurate. More than half of the lab scientists are employed by - [Chiropractic](https://www.drkit.org/chiropractic/) - Chiropractic is a health care profession that looks at misalignments in the spine and nervous system and makes adjustments that can help with various pains and disorders in the joints, muscles, and organs throughout the body. They use hands-on manipulations and other treatment procedures like massage and mild electrical stimulation, with the goal that the - [Child Life](https://www.drkit.org/child-life/) - A Child Life Specialist is a pediatric health care employee who works with children and families to help them cope with the challenges a child’s illness, hospitalization, or other stressful issues. They work in hospitals, clinics, dental offices, hospice, camps or community intervention programs for children with special health care needs to provide information, support, - [Chemistry](https://www.drkit.org/chemistry/) - Chemistry is the study of the structure and properties of matter. What’s matter? It’s everything that takes up space and has mass, that’s anything that you could physically touch (if you could reach it). Matter matters! So, chemists study compounds, which are made up of atoms in elements and molecules and study what happens when - [Business Administration/Business Management](https://www.drkit.org/business-administration-business-management/) - Business administration or management is generally thought of as working with and through people to accomplish a common goal for an organization and for the people who work there. Successful business managers usually have a broad base of knowledge about business functions and also an ability to work effectively with people. If you like running - [Building Construction](https://www.drkit.org/building-construction/) - The field of Building Construction has to do with the materials and methods used while constructing buildings. Duh! But, after knowing that, your choices become endless and tricky. People in this field need to decide how the building should be designed and how to draw up the plans so that craftspeople can produce what’s needed. - [Biology](https://www.drkit.org/biology/) - Biology is the scientific study of life in all forms including plants, animals, and microorganisms. There are many sub-fields, one of which is medicine. But a degree in biology can be a good spring-board for a number of careers besides medicine. For example, with a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry you could use your knowledge of - [Automotive Technology](https://www.drkit.org/automotive-technology/) - The Automotive Technology field applies the scientific knowledge about how cars and trucks are put together and work to repair and maintain them. So, it’s all about using science in a hands-on way. If you decide to go into Auto Tech, you’ll take courses in brake systems, engine repair, automobile electrical systems, heating and cooling - [Audiology](https://www.drkit.org/audiology/) - The field of audiology involves the identification, assessment, and treatment of problems and diseases that cause hearing problems, balance problems, and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Since our population is aging at a fast rate, it’s predicted that the field of audiology will grow much faster than other career fields—maybe as much as 20% over - [Astronomy](https://www.drkit.org/astronomy/) - Astronomy is the science of all celestial objects (everything up in the sky), space, and the whole universe. So, this is huge and very scientific. It’s both an old science and a new one. How can that be? Well, ancient civilizations were studying the moon and stars way back when, noticing that mysterious changes were - [Art (Studio Art, Digital Art, Graphic Design)](https://www.drkit.org/art-studio-art-digital-art-graphic-design/) - Most people can’t agree on what Art is or what its purpose is, much less agree on what’s good art and what’s bad art. But, despite that, many people are working in the field, some in the visual arts. The field of Art, at least where careers are concerned, involves the creation of a tangible - [American Sign Language](https://www.drkit.org/americansignlanguage/) - People who know American Sign Language are able to help hearing-impaired and deaf people to “hear” through watching hand movements. Knowing how to Sign and how to read Signing can open up communications to people who would not otherwise be able to participate. Learning Sign Language is like learning a foreign language—learning the vocabulary and - [Accounting](https://www.drkit.org/accounting/) - Accounting is often thought of as the language of business for organizations. It involves systematically documenting and analyzing business statistics—things like expenses, profits, losses—to aid in the management of the business and to better understand where all kinds of organizations—corporate, non-profit, community, etc.—are headed in the future. If you're usually pretty organized, and if you - [Plant Science (Environmental Horticulture)](https://www.drkit.org/plant-science-environmental-horticulture/) - Plant Science is the study of all aspects of plant life including their use for food, fiber, and ornamentation, which includes plants that are native to a particular area. People in the field know how to keep plants healthy and beautiful and how best to plant them for good results, especially in the field of - [Healthcare Administration](https://www.drkit.org/health-administration/) - The field of Healthcare Administration covers the management and coordination of all facilities and people who work in health care delivery, including direct-care facilities and related services. The need to coordinate services provided by hospitals, nursing homes, and doctor’s offices is ongoing, and health administration becomes more complex every day with the increase in alternative - [Advertising](https://www.drkit.org/advertising/) - Advertising is a medium of communication that is designed to inform and persuade a potential prospect or customer to purchase or adopt a product or idea. The primary purpose of advertising is to produce materials to inspire and convince, and sometimes entertain, customers or potential clients. If you’re pretty creative and like to influence people, - [College Ambassador (Community College)](https://www.drkit.org/college-ambassador-community-college/) - Watch an interview with two community college ambassadors. - [Choir (Community College)](https://www.drkit.org/choir-community-college/) - Watch an interview with two community college students who are members of the choir. Watch the choir sing first! - [Phi Theta Kappa (Community College)](https://www.drkit.org/phi-theta-kappa-community-college/) - Watch an interview with a community college student who is a Phi Theta Kappa member. - [Psi Chi Chapters (Psychology Honors)](https://www.drkit.org/psi-chi-chapters-psychology-honors/) - A student in a University Psi Chi (Psychology Honors) organization discusses her experiences. - [Student Government (Community College)](https://www.drkit.org/student-government/) - Watch an interview with two members of a community college student government association. - [Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honors)](https://www.drkit.org/tau-beta-pi-engineering-honors/) - A student in a University Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honors) organization discusses his experiences. - [Phi Alpha Theta (History Honors)](https://www.drkit.org/phi-alpha-theta-history-honors/) - A student in a University Phi Alpha Theta (History Honors) program discusses his experiences within one of the organization's projects. ## Career Cats - [Education & Training](https://www.drkit.org/education-training/) - The career cluster that is tasked with imparting knowledge to others is known as the Education and Training career cluster. Most of the jobs associated with this career cluster tend to involve working in schools of varying levels, but the cluster also includes those who facilitate training in a business atmosphere, and those who coach - [Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)](https://www.drkit.org/science-technology-engineering-math/) - When you were learning about math in high school and everyone looked at each other and said, “Who would ever need this?” Everyone in the STEM cluster does pretty much all the time! If you have ever met someone with a super fancy title that involves the word engineer or scientist they probably work in - [Shipbuilding](https://www.drkit.org/shipbuilding2/) - Shipbuilding is the process of building and repairing large ocean-going vessels—big ships that carry cargo and passengers, drill for oil, engage in battle, along with lots of other uses. The process is a lot different from boat building which involves building smaller boats–boats that are less than about 200 feet in length that are mostly - [Manufacturing](https://www.drkit.org/manufacturing/) - The field of manufacturing involves creating new products either from raw materials or from components. Manufacturing often involves the use of some kind of machinery to create or assemble parts, and it may also involve a lot of work with your hands. To be part of manufacturing, at least at the higher levels, you’ll need - [Military](https://www.drkit.org/military/) - This category includes all jobs in the military. These could also be organized within many of the other career clusters. - [Transportation & Logistics](https://www.drkit.org/transportation-logistics/) - The Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics cluster is for those who like the idea of making sure people and products are moved safely and effectively from point A to point B. This career cluster includes careers that operate, maintain, and organize the transport of pretty much everything that you can imagine. The cluster includes careers in - [Other](https://www.drkit.org/other/) - This category includes all of the careers that don’t fit neatly into one of the standard career clusters. You can always type the name of a career into the “Search for a Career” box to quickly locate related videos. - [Marketing Sales & Service](https://www.drkit.org/marketing-sales-service/) - Careers in the Marketing cluster are primarily geared toward making sure that products and services are effectively presented to and sold to those who may be inclined to purchase them. While there are a lot of careers on the advertising side of this cluster, the bulk of the actual positions are in sales. Sales within - [Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security](https://www.drkit.org/law-public-safety-corrections-security/) - When you feel as though you have a calling in life ‘to protect and serve,’ you almost certainly will be drawn to the Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security career cluster. This career cluster not only includes those working in law enforcement, but also those who work to make sure the public is kept safe - [Information Technology](https://www.drkit.org/information-tech/) - Whether it be working with the code that allows computers to perform complex tasks or creating and administrating the networks that allows them to communicate with one and other, the digital revolution has created many booming industries that are served by those in the Information Technology career cluster. The different pathways included in the cluster - [Human Services](https://www.drkit.org/human-services/) - For those who are interested in a career maintaining the physical and mental wellness of their customers, the Human Services career cluster is an area with limitless potential. This cluster covers a vast array of pathways filled with opportunities in consumer, counseling and mental health, childcare, and family and community services. The amount of education - [Hospitality & Tourism](https://www.drkit.org/hospitality-tourism/) - There are many opportunities for those with skills in service for employment in the field of Hospitality and Tourism. The large majority of these careers are in either the food service pathway or in providing personal services. Also included in this field are careers related to lodging; these careers are dedicated to making sure that - [Health Sciences & Human Performance Enhancement](https://www.drkit.org/health-sciences-human-performance-enhancement/) - The Health Sciences cluster contains careers that work to insure that both people and animals receive the medical care that they need. This cluster includes healthcare professionals who research, diagnose, and treat patients as well as the staff who supports them. Because lives may literally be at stake in some of these careers, doctorate level - [Government & Public Administration](https://www.drkit.org/government-public-administration/) - It takes a lot of work to develop and implement policies that fairly ensure everyone’s safety. This is the responsibility of those who work in careers within the Government and Public Administration career cluster. This career cluster includes positions that are involved in writing laws and planning where to allocate public resources. They are also - [Finance](https://www.drkit.org/finance-cluster/) - If you were looking at working with money and the strategies involved in making more money, the Finance career cluster may hold the career path for you. Pathways included in this cluster are accounting, bank services, business finance, insurance, and investments. For those who are interested in figuring out how money got to where it - [Business Management & Administration](https://www.drkit.org/business-management-administration/) - By far the largest career cluster, based on employment numbers, is Business Management and Administration. This cluster contains a large and varied group of what most would consider ‘office jobs.’ Many of the pathways within this cluster (including operations, support, human resources, and general management) are the same as they have been for quite some - [Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications](https://www.drkit.org/arts-a-v-technology-communications/) - The Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications cluster can best be described as a group of career paths that are designed to get information and entertainment to the masses. As there are many ways that information is obtained, and a lot of work that goes into preparing and disseminating this information, this provides for a multitude - [Architecture & Construction](https://www.drkit.org/architecture-construction/) - Careers related to designing and building structures are more likely than not attributed to the Architecture and Construction career cluster. The potential paths include those who design and plan the construction, those who actually participate in the construction, and those who maintain what has been constructed. This collection of career paths doesn’t always require a - [Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources](https://www.drkit.org/agriculture-food-natural-resources/) - The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster is largely involved with cultivating and refining what the planet has to offer and creating goods that are consumable. There are many resources that are needed to support day to day living, so this cluster may be broader than most would think. Not only does this cluster include ## Parenting Videos - [Psychosocial Development advice...from a Therapist](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/psychosocial-development-preschool/) - A Therapist provides parenting advice related to psychosocial development for parents of a preschool or elementary school student. Watch the video for helpful advice! - [Advice for parents of a preschool student...from a Clinical Dietitian](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/advice-from-a-dietitian-for-parents-copy/) - A Clinical Dietitian provides advice for parents of preschool children. Watch the video for helpful advice! - [Advice for parents of a preschool student...from an Audiologist](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/advice-from-an-audiologist-for-parents/) - An Audiologist provides advice for parents of preschool children. Watch the video for helpful advice! - [Advice for parents of a preschool student...from a Dentist](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/advice-from-a-dentist-for-parents/) - A Dentist provides advice for parents of preschool children. Watch the video for helpful advice! - [General Safety Advice...from a Police Sergeant](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/safety-advice-for-parents-of-young-children/) - A Police Sergeant provides general safety-related advice for parents of young children. Watch the video for helpful advice! - [Child Passenger Safety Advice...from a Fire Department Lieutenant](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/using-car-seats-for-children/) - A Fire Department Lieutenant provides advice for parents related to child passenger safety (using car seats). Watch the video for helpful advice! - [Advice for parents of a preschool student...by an Elementary School Principal](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/advice-for-a-preschool-parent/) - An Elementary School Principal provides advice for parents of preschool children. Watch the video for helpful advice! - [Advice for parents of an elementary school child...by an Elementary School Principal](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/advice-from-a-principal/) - An Elementary School Principal provides advice for parents of elementary school children. Watch the video for helpful advice! - [Home Fire Safety Advice...from a Firefighter](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/home-fire-safety-advice/) - A Firefighter provides advice for parents related to home fire safety. Watch the video for helpful advice! - [Advocating for your child...by a High School Teacher](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/should-i-call-my-childs-teacher/) - A National Board Certified High School English Teacher provides advice for parents related to advocating for their children. Should I call my child's teacher? Have you ever thought this? Watch the video for helpful advice! - [Academic Independence Advice...from a Middle School Teacher](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/should-i-help-my-child-with-homework/) - A Middle School Teacher provides advice related to academic independence. Should I help my child with homework? Have you asked this question? Watch the video for advice! - [Improving Writing Skills...from a College English Instructor](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/how-do-i-improve-my-childs-writing-skills/) - A College English Instructor provides advice related to improving writing skills. How can I help my child improve his/her writing skills? Watch the video for advice! - [Career Development Advice...from a Workforce Education Specialist](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/career-development-advice/) - A Workforce Education Specialist in a school system provides advice related to career development. How can I help my child pick a career? Watch the video for advice! - [Psychosocial Development advice...from a Therapist](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/psychosocial-development-high-school/) - A Therapist provides parenting advice related to psychosocial development for parents of a middle or high school student. Watch the video for helpful advice! - [How do I create a positive environment? PART 2...by a University Psychology Professor](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/create-a-positive-environment-at-home-part-2/) - A University Psychology Professor provides advice related to creating a positive environment at home. Be sure to watch both Part 1 and Part 2. - [How do I create a positive environment? PART 1...by a University Psychology Professor](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/create-a-positive-environment-at-home/) - A University Psychology Professor provides advice related to creating a positive environment at home. Be sure to watch both Part 1 and Part 2. - [How should I discipline my child?...by a University Psychology Professor](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/what-should-i-do-instead-of-spanking/) - A University Psychology Professor provides advice related to using positive strategies with children. Should I spank my child? What can I do other than spanking my child? Have you asked yourself these questions? Watch the video for helpful advice! - [Should I spank my child?...by Dr. Kit](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/should-i-spank-my-child/) - Dr. Kit provides advice related to using spankings. Do spankings work? Should I spank my child? Have you asked yourself these questions? Watch the video for helpful advice! If you click on this video, you need to watch the entire thing! :) - [Bullying Advice...from a Police Sergeant](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/dealing-with-a-bully/) - A Police Sergeant provides advice related to dealing with a bully. How do I deal with a bully? Has your child asked this question? Watch the video for helpful advice! - [Internet Safety Advice...from a Police Detective](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/internet-safety-advice/) - A Police Detective provides internet safety advice for parents of high school students. Should I allow my child to get on the Internet? Should I monitor my child's internet use? Have you asked yourself these questions? Watch the video for helpful advice! - [Substance Awareness Advice...from a Police Sergeant](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/substance-awareness/) - A Police Sergeant provides advice related to substance awareness for parents of high school students. Watch the video for helpful advice! - [Nutritional Advice...from a Clinical Dietitian](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/nutritional-advice/) - A Clinical Dietitian provides nutritional advice for parents of high school students. My child only eats junk food. Have you said this lately? Watch the video for helpful advice! - [How do you apply for financial aid...by a college Financial Aid Director](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/how-do-i-apply-for-financial-aid/) - A college Financial Aid Director provides advice for parents related to applying for financial aid for college. What is the FAFSA? When should I apply for financial aid for my child? Have you asked these questions? Watch the video for helpful advice! - [Contacting the School Board...by the VP for Leadership in the PTA](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/contacting-the-school-board/) - The VP for Leadership in the PTA provides advice for parents related to contacting the school board. When should you contact the school board? Watch the video for helpful advice! - [Interacting with Principals...by the VP for Leadership in the PTA](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/interacting-with-principals/) - The VP for Leadership in the PTA provides advice for parents related to interacting with principals. Watch the video for helpful advice! - [Teaching your child to be a "learner"...by a High School Teacher](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/developing-a-learner/) - A National Board Certified High School English Teacher provides advice for parents related to encouraging children to be "learners". My child doesn't care about school. Have you ever thought this? Does your child ask questions? Watch the video for helpful advice! - [Embracing Challenges...by a High School Teacher](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/embrace-challenges/) - A National Board Certified High School English Teacher provides advice for parents related to encouraging children to take chances and embrace challenges. My child is afraid of challenges. My child takes the easy way out. Have you ever thought this? Watch the video for helpful advice! - [Promoting Academic Success...by a High School Teacher](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/promoting-academic-success/) - A National Board Certified High School English Teacher provides advice for parents related to encouraging children to do better in school. My child doesn't care about grades. My child doesn't do well in school. Have you ever thought this? Watch the video for helpful advice! - [Personal Responsibility advice...from an Employee Assistance Professional](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/personal-responsibility/) - An Employee Assistance Professional provides parenting advice related to personal responsibility. Is your child accountable for their own actions? Watch the video for advice! - [Should kids be allowed to play video games?...by a Therapist](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/should-kids-be-allowed-to-play-video-games/) - A Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor provides parenting advice related to the use of the video games by children of various ages. Should you let your kids play video games? Watch the video to find out! - [Common Errors in Parenting...by a School Psychologist](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/parenting-mistakes/) - A Licensed School Psychologist provides parenting advice related to common parenting mistakes. What mistakes do parents make? Watch the video to find out! - [How much space should you give kids?...by a Counselor](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/how-much-space-should-you-give-kids/) - A Counselor provides parenting advice related to how much space you should give your kids. How much freedom should you give your kids? Watch the video to find out! - [Should kids be allowed to watch the news?...by a Therapist](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/should-kids-be-allowed-to-watch-the-news/) - A Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor provides parenting advice related to whether or not kids should be allowed to watch the news. Should you let your kids watch the news? Watch the video to find out! - [Should kids be allowed to get online?...by a Therapist](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/should-kids-be-allowed-to-get-online/) - A Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor provides parenting advice related to whether or not kids should be allowed to get online. Should you let your kids use the Internet? Watch the video to find out! - [Communication advice...from a Parent Educator/Coach](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/parent-educator-coach-communication-advice/) - A Parent Educator/Coach provides parenting advice related to communication. My teenager doesn't talk to me! What can you do? Watch the video for advice! - [Psychosocial Development advice...from a Therapist](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/psychosocial-development/) - A Therapist provides parenting advice related to psychosocial development. Are you meeting your baby's needs? Are you allowing your toddler to explore and try new things? Watch the video for advice! - [How should you pick a career?...by an Executive Director of Workforce Development](https://www.drkit.org/parenting-video/how-do-i-choose-a-career/) - The Executive Director of Workforce Development of a school system provides parenting advice related to helping your child select a career. How can I help my child pick a career? 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