What can I do with my Major?

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What can I do with my Major?

What can I do with my major?

Majors in the Ric Edelman College of Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences (Ric Edelman College), and the liberal arts in general, prepare you for a wide variety of career paths. While the non-prescriptive nature of the career paths associated with Ric Edelman College majors is a benefit, exploring your post-college options can be daunting. Below, you will find a handout for each major that not only provides a program overivew, but also offers:

Potential career paths
Employers who have hired Rowan grads in the major
Sites at which these majors did internships
Countries and cities where these majors studied abroad...and much more!

Ric Edelman College students are prepared for a variety of career paths by engaging in skills that directly transfer to the workplace. These core career competencies--or "power skills"--are critical to success in the workplace and beyond.

To see a list of our majors, please visit our Employer Resources Page.

	Evidence Analysis and Problem Solving Ric Edelman College graduates exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. They are able to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data in this process, and demonstrate originality and inventiveness.
	Research Ric Edelman College graduates are trained to search for, locate, extract, organize, evaluate, and use or present information that is relevant to a particular topic. This involves intensive search, investigation, and critical analysis, usually in response to a specific research question or hypothesis.
	Ethical and Civic Responsibility Ric Edelman College graduates understand the priciples of integrity, honesty, and forthright behavior governing an individual or a group and apply ethical theories in professional practice. They are able to understand skills of active citizenship and recognize that he or she can make a difference and have an impact on one life or many lives.
	Teamwork, Collaboration, and Group Dynamics Drawing from an understanding of the system of behaviors occuring within a group or between social groups, Ric Edelman College graduates can build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers representing diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints. They are able to work within a team structure, and can negotiate and manage conflict.
	Global and Multicultural Fluency Ric Edelman College gradutes value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. They demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences.
	Oral and Written Communication Ric Edelman College gradutes articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization. They have public speaking skills; are able to express ideas to others; and can write/edit memos, letters, and complex technical reports clearly and effectively.