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Political Science majors

It is important to understand that employers hire people, not diplomas or degrees. As a student or graduate, the skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, work experiences, community activities, and/or co-op experiences, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions.

*Some positions may require further education as entrance requirements. For more information or to discuss, please see a Career Consultant.

SAMPLE JOB TITLES

Administrative Officers
Advertising Media Planner
Business Development
Claims Adjuster
Consulting Firms
Court Officers
Customs Officer
Elections Officer
Foreign Service Officer
Government Relations Officer
Housing Policy Analyst
Human Rights Analyst
Insurance Officer
Justice of the Peace

Lawyer
Lobbyist
Officer of Royal Commission
Probation & Parole Officer
Professor (College / University)
Professor (College / University)
Project Officers
Protocol Officer
Public Affairs Coordinator
Public Policy Analyst
Returning Officer
Sales Manager
Social Policy Researcher
Social Survey Researcher
Teaching Professions

POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS

Advertising
Broadcasting
City Administration
Foreign Service
Government
Human Resources
Journalism
Law Enforcement

Law Firms
Non-profit Organizations
Program Administration
Public Policy
Public Relations
Regional Planning
Research Firms
Schools, Universities, Colleges

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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBAD)

It is important to understand that employers hire people, not diplomas or degrees. As a student or graduate, the skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, work experiences, community activities, and/or co-op experiences, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions.

*Some positions may require further education as entrance requirements. For more information or to discuss, please see a Career Consultant.

SAMPLE JOB TITLES

Accountant
Administrative Executive
Chief Executive Officer
Consultant
Controller
Customer Service Manager
Director
e-Business Consultants
Financial Services Manager

Fundraising Coordinator
Human Resource Manager
Human Resources Coordinator
Junior Manager
Marketing Coordinator
Marketing/Fundraising Officer
Public Relations Specialist
Retail Manager
School Administrator

POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS

Accounting Majors: with a designation (CMA, CGA, CA) usually pursue careers in Accounting Firms, Banks and Insurance Companies
Finance Majors: Financial Services Sector (Banks, Insurance Companies, and Investment Firms) Small and Mid Size Companies, Government, Financial Services of Large Corporations, Utility Companies
General Business Majors: usually pursue a range of business opportunities including self employment and family owned businesses
Human Resources Majors: usually obtain the Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) designation and join Human Resource Departments of Businesses, Government Departments, and Not-for-profit agencies
Marketing Majors: join Marketing and Advertising Firms, work in the Marketing and Promotion Departments of Commercial and Industrial Firms, or join as a Junior Manager in a small business

For more information on this program visit: www.georgianc.on.ca/programs/BBAD/outline

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Gerontology majors

It is important to understand that employers hire people, not diplomas or degrees. As a student or graduate, the skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, work experiences, community activities, and/or co-op experiences, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions.

*Some positions may require further education as entrance requirements. For more information or to discuss, please see a Career Consultant.
SAMPLE JOB TITLES

Administration
Advocacy
Community and Social Service Worker
Corporate Health Planner
Counsellor
Fraud Prevention
Geriatric Social Worker
Health Educator
Nursing Home Administrator

Professor (College / University)
Program Development
Public Policy
Recreational Assistant
Rehabilitation Consultant
Researcher (Aging)
Respite Care Provider
Senior Activity Coordinator
Teaching Professions
Volunteer Coordinator

*Some positions may require further education.
POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS

Clinics
Community Agencies
Elder Law
Financial Institutions
Government
Home Health Care
Hospice
Hospitals
Insurance Companies
Mental Health Services

Nursing Homes
Outpatient Clinics
Professional Associations
Public Health Programs
Retirement Homes
Schools, Universities, Colleges
Self Employment
Senior Centers
Travel and Leisure Industry
Wellness Centers

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English majors

It is important to understand that employers hire people, not diplomas or degrees. As a student or graduate, the skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, work experiences, community activities, and/or co-op experiences, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions.

*Some positions may require further education as entrance requirements. For more information or to discuss, please see a Career Consultant.
SAMPLE JOB TITLES

Acquisitions Editor
Advertising Assistant
Archivist
Audiologist
Bibliographer
Biographer
Bookstore Manager
Broadcaster
Circulation Assistant
Columnist
Comedy Writer
Community Program Manager
Community Relations Manager
Copy Writer
Corporate Communications
Court Reporter
Creative Director
Critic / Reviewer
Documentary Editor / Producer
Editor (Editorial Assistant)
Greeting Card Writer
Handwriting Interpreter

Information Manager / Officer
Interpreter
Journalist
Lexicographer
Literacy Program Co-ordinator
Literary Agent
Manuscript Reader
Media Communications Officer
Professor (College / University)
Program / Group Facilitator
Program Developer
Proofreader
Public Information Specialist
Public Relations
Public Relations Professional
Publicity Assistant
Publisher (Assistant)
Reporter
Screenwriter / Playwright
Speech Therapist
Speech Writer
Teaching Professions
Tutor / English Instructor (ESL)

POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS

Advertising Agencies
Banks / Financial Businesses
Bookstores
Government / Politicians
Libraries / Museums
Major Corporations
Media Businesses

Newspapers / Magazines
Pharmaceutical Companies
Research / Marketing Firms
Schools, Universities, Colleges
Schools, Universities, Colleges
Telecommunications Firms
Textbook Publishing Companies
Theatre / Entertainment

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History majors

It is important to understand that employers hire people, not diplomas or degrees. As a student or graduate, the skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, work experiences, community activities, and/or co-op experiences, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions.

*Some positions may require further education as entrance requirements. For more information or to discuss, please see a Career Consultant.

SAMPLE JOB TITLES

Antique Dealer
Archivist Assistant
Art History / Educator
Conservator
Documentary Writer / Producer
Foreign Service Worker
Forensic Analyst
Genealogical Assistant
Genealogical Researcher
Heritage Assistant
Heritage Coordinator
Historian / Researcher
Historic Interpreter
Historical Preservation Planner
Historical Projects Coordinator
Historical Projects Coordinator
Historical Research Assistant
History Writer

Intelligence Officer
International Relations Manager
Internet Researcher / Editor
Lawyer
Legislative Correspondent
Museum Administration
Museum Curator
Political Consultant
Professor (College / University)
Program Analyst
Public Relations
Restoration Specialist
Restoration Technician
Survey Assistant
Teaching Professions
Tour Guide Operator
University Admissions Officer
Volunteer Coordinator

POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS

Antique Collectible Shops
Archives
Chambers of Commerce
Cultural Resource Management
Foreign Service
Foreign Service
Genealogical Services
Government
Heritage / Cultural Agencies
Historic Projects
Historic Sites
Historical Societies / Associations
Insurance Companies
International Agencies

Libraries
Magazines
Media Organizations
Municipalities
Museums
National Historic Parks
National Parks
Newspapers
Research Foundations
Restoration Services
Schools, Universities, Colleges
Small Businesses
Travel Agencies
Travel Agencies
Volunteer Agencies

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Sociology majors

It is important to understand that employers hire people, not diplomas or degrees. As a student or graduate, the skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, work experiences, community activities, and/or co-op experiences, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions.

*Some positions may require further education as entrance requirements. For more information or to discuss, please see a Career Consultant.

SAMPLE JOB TITLES

Account Representative
Actuary
Admissions Officer
Advertising / Marketing
Call Centre Manager
Caseworker
Child Care Worker
Claims Adjuster
Community Outreach Worker
Community Relations Specialist
Corporate Trainer
Credit / Loan Manager
Criminologist
Demographer
Economist
Fundraiser
Gerontologist
Guest Services Coordinator
Healthcare Administrator
Human Resources Recruiter
Job Analyst
Law Enforcement
Lawyer
Market Research Analyst
Media Buyer

Media Consultant / Researcher
Mediator / Labor Relations
Personal Banker
Policy Analyst / Advisor
Probation Officer
Professor (College / University)
Program Coordinator
Project Coordinator
Public Administrator
Public Affairs Coordinator
Public Affairs Specialist
Public Information Officer
Public Relations Officer
Quality Control Specialist
Real Estate Appraiser
Recreation Planner
Rehabilitation Counsellor
Retail Sales Supervisor / Manager
Sales / Service Representative
Social Policy Researcher
Social Worker
Special Events Planner
Statistician
Student Life Coordinator
Teaching Professions
Urban Planner

POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS

Administration Offices
Chambers of Commerce
Community Organizations
Consumer Relations
Correctional Institutions
Counselling Agencies
Environmental Groups
Government Agencies
Homeless Shelters
Hospitality Industry
Hospitals
Human Resource Departments

Labor Unions
Law Enforcement
Marketing Firms / Departments
Newspapers / Magazines
Non-Profit Organizations
Nursing Homes
Political Parties / Office Holders
Public Relations Firms
Real Estate Firms
Residential Treatment Centers
Retirement Homes
Schools, Universities, Colleges
Social Services Agencies
Youth Care Centers

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Psychology majors

It is important to understand that employers hire people, not diplomas or degrees. As a student or graduate, the skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, work experiences, community activities, and/or co-op experiences, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions.

*Some positions may require further education as entrance requirements. For more information or to discuss, please see a Career Consultant.
SAMPLE JOB TITLES

Advocate
Case / Intake Worker
Child Care / Youth Worker
Community Agency Director
Community Relations
Community Relations Officer
Community Support Worker
Community Worker / Advocate
Consumer Researcher
Corporate Trainer
Corrections Officer
Counsellor / Therapist
Credits / Loan Manager
Criminologist
Demographer / Statistician
Disability Services Worker
Education Assistant
Educational Consultant
Employment Equity Officer
Events Coordinator
Group Presenter / Facilitator
Guest Services Coordinator
Human Resource Assistant
Human Resource Professional
Insurance Agent
Job Analyst
Management Consultant
Mental Health Care Worker

Mental Health Worker
Office Administrator
Personal Banker
Professor (College / University)
Program Coordinator
Program Director
Psychiatric Assistant
Psychology Assistant
Psychometrist
Public / Health Educator
Public Administrator
Public Administrator
Public Affairs Consultant
Public Opinion Researcher
Recruitment Officer
Rehabilitation Consultant
Residence Counsellor
Residential Care Worker
Sales / Service Representative
Seniors Program Director
Social Policy Researcher
Special Needs Worker
Statistician
Student Advisor
Student Life Coordinator
Supervisor / Manager
Teaching Professions
Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Manager

POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS

Community Organizations
Counselling Agencies
Disability Services
Emergency Family Support
Employment Agencies
Government Agencies
Hospitality Industry
Hospitals
Human Resources Departments
Law Enforcement Agencies
Management and Business
Management Consulting Firms
Marketing Departments

Media Organizations
Non-Profit Organizations
Personal / Family Counselling
Public Relations
Public Relations Firms
Real Estate Firms
Research Organizations
Residential Treatment Centers
Schools, Universities, Colleges
Social Service Agencies
Street Outreach Programs
Student Affairs / Services
Training / Development Firms
Volunteer Services

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Bachelor of Social Work (BSWR)

It is important to understand that employers hire people, not diplomas or degrees. As a student or graduate, the skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, work experiences, community activities, and/or co-op experiences, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions. Listed below are some key skills and knowledge you will acquire as a result of your education at Georgian College.

SAMPLE JOB TITLES

*Some positions may require further education as entrance requirements. For more information or to discuss, please see a Career Consultant.

**Family Medicine
**Lawyer
**Professor (College / University)
**Teaching Professions
Academic Advisor
Advocate
Agency Director
Art Therapist
Child Welfare Officer
Civic Reform Worker
Clinical Supervisor
Court Appointed Special Advocate
Detention Care Worker
Educational Therapist
Elder Care Worker
Eligibility Worker
Equity Employment Officer
Family Counsellor
Grant Writer

Hospice Worker
Human Resources Recruiter
Human Rights Spokesperson
Intake Counsellor
Labour Union Director
Life Skills Coach
Lobbyist
Parole Officer
Political Campaign Strategist
Public Affairs Coordinator
Public Relations Professional
Rape Crisis Counsellor
Recreation Therapist
Residence Student Life Coordinator
School Social Worker
Special Needs Camp Director
Special Programs Teacher
Therapy Aide
Veteran’s Affairs Coordinator
Violence Prevention Coordinator

**Students may be able to apply their degree as a starting point towards pursuing careers in Law, Family Medicine, and Education.

POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS

Child Services
Child Welfare Agencies
Clinical Settings
Community Service Agencies
Education
Government Agencies
Health Care Settings

Child Services
Child Welfare Agencies
Clinical Settings
Community Service Agencies
Education
Government Agencies
Health Care Settings

For more information on this program visit: www.georgianc.on.ca/programs/BSWR/outline

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Environmental Techniques (ENVT)

QUICK GRAD FACTS

Salary Range: Not Reported
Graduate Placement Rate: 78%

*Some positions may require further education as entrance requirements. For more information or to discuss, please see a Career Consultant.

SAMPLE JOB TITLES

Employment opportunities within the environmental sector are inherently diverse, however it is anticipated that students could be employed as operators in the water and wastewater industry, which is currently experiencing a shortage of skilled employees. Other potential employers could include, municipal, provincial and federal governments, conservation authorities, consulting engineering or waste management firms, and private manufacturing, commercial or retail operations.
POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS