Faculty of Arts and Social Science

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

What can I do with a degree in Anthropology? ...... 5 Skills ...... 5 Potential Career Options ...... 5 Employment Prospects in this Area of Study ...... 6 Gain Experience Related to Your Studies ...... 6 Graduate Studies ...... 7 Web Links ...... 7 What can I do with a degree in Communication Studies? ...... 9 Skills ...... 9 Potential Career Options ...... 9 Employment Prospects in this Area of Study ...... 10 Gain Experience Related to Your Studies ...... 10 Graduate Studies ...... 11 Web Links ...... 11 What can I do with a degree in Criminology? ...... 13 Skills ...... 13 Potential Career Options ...... 13 Employment Prospects in this Area of Study ...... 14 Gain Experience Related to Your Studies ...... 14 Graduate Studies ...... 15 Web Links ...... 15 What can I do with a degree in Dramatic Art? ...... 17 Skills ...... 17 Potential Career Options ...... 17 Employment Prospects in this Area of Study ...... 18 Gain Experience Related to Your Studies ...... 18 Graduate Studies ...... 19 Web Links ...... 20 What can I do with a degree in English? ...... 22

Skills ...... 22 Potential Career Options ...... 22 Employment Prospects in this Area of Study ...... 23 Gain Experience Related to Your Studies ...... 23 Graduate Studies ...... 24 Web Links ...... 24 What can I do with a degree in Family and Social Relations? ...... 26 Skills ...... 26 Potential Career Options ...... 26 Employment Prospects in this Area of Study ...... 26 Gain Experience Related to Your Studies ...... 27 Graduate Studies ...... 27 Web Links ...... 28 What can I do with a degree in French ? ...... 29 Skills ...... 29 Potential Career Options ...... 29 Employment Prospects in this Area of Study ...... 29 Gain Experience Related to Your Studies ...... 30 Graduate Studies ...... 30 Web Links ...... 31 What can I do with a degree in History? ...... 32 Skills ...... 32 Potential Career Options ...... 32 Employment Prospects in this Area of Study ...... 33 Gain Experience Related to Your Studies ...... 33 Graduate Studies ...... 34 Web Links ...... 34 What can I do with a degree in Labour Studies? ...... 36 Skills ...... 36 Potential Career Options ...... 36 Employment Prospects in this Area of Study ...... 37 Gain Experience Related to Your Studies ...... 37 Graduate Studies ...... 38

Web Links ...... 38 What can I do with a degree in Languages, Literatures, Cultures? ...... 40 Skills ...... 40 Potential Career Options ...... 40 Employment Prospects in this Area of Study ...... 40 Gain Experience Related to Your Studies ...... 41 Graduate Studies ...... 41 Web Links ...... 42 What can I do with a degree in Music? ...... 43 Skills ...... 43 Potential Career Options ...... 43 Employment Prospects in this Area of Study ...... 44 Gain Experience Related to Your Studies ...... 44 Graduate Studies ...... 45 Web Links ...... 45 What can I do with a degree in Philosophy? ...... 47 Skills ...... 47 Potential Career Options ...... 47 Employment Prospects in this Area of Study ...... 47 Gain Experience Related to Your Studies ...... 48 Graduate Studies ...... 48 Web Links ...... 49 What can I do with a degree in Political Science? ...... 50 Skills ...... 50 Potential Career Options ...... 50 Employment Prospects in this Area of Study ...... 51 Gain Experience Related to Your Studies ...... 51 Graduate Studies ...... 51 Web Links ...... 52 What can I do with a degree in Psychology? ...... 53 Skills ...... 53 Potential Career Options ...... 53 Employment Prospects in this Area of Study ...... 54

Gain Experience Related to Your Studies ...... 54 Graduate Studies ...... 55 Web Links ...... 55 What can I do with a degree in Social Work? ...... 57 Skills ...... 57 Potential Career Options ...... 57 Employment Prospects in this Area of Study ...... 58 Gain Experience Related to Your Studies ...... 58 Graduate Studies ...... 58 Web Links ...... 59 What can I do with a degree in Sociology? ...... 60 Skills ...... 60 Potential Career Options ...... 60 Employment Prospects in this Area of Study ...... 61 Gain Experience Related to Your Studies ...... 61 Graduate Studies ...... 62 Web Links ...... 62 What can I do with a degree in Visual Arts? ...... 64 Skills ...... 64 Potential Career Options ...... 64 Employment Prospects in this Area of Study ...... 65 Gain Experience Related to Your Studies ...... 65 Graduate Studies ...... 66 Web Links ...... 66 What can I do with a degree in Women’s Studies? ...... 68 Skills ...... 68 Potential Career Options ...... 68 Employment Prospects in this Area of Study ...... 69 Gain Experience Related to Your Studies ...... 69 Graduate Studies ...... 69 Web Links ...... 70

What can I do with a degree in Anthropology?

Skills

As an undergraduate student in Anthropology, you have many employability skills that employers are seeking. It is important that you are able to communicate these skills to potential employers. Some of these skills include:

Critical thinking skills Verbal and written communication skills Research and presentation skills Organization, planning and structuring skills Cross-cultural awareness/diversity Interpreting and analyzing data Insight and interest in human social behaviour Leading and participating in discussions Sampling, gathering and organizing data Examining data and artifacts Conducting field studies Recognizing cultural differences/similarities Ontario Skills Passport

Potential Career Options

Advertising Account Planner Archivist Assistant Biographer Curator Diplomat Employee Relations Officer Ethnic Relations Specialist Fundraiser Health Researcher Immigration Agent International Organization Administrator Interpreter Media Co-ordinator Museum Curator Museum Educator Policy Analyst Population Analyst Program Officer Project Management Public Relations Specialist Researcher Travel Consultant Writer Field Archeologist Ecotourism Director Forensic Anthropologist Cultural Artifact Specialist Librarian

Paleontologist Urban Planner

Employment Prospects in this Area of Study

Job Futures (www.jobfutures.ca www.ontariojobfutures.ca) are websites that inform you of employment prospects for various areas of employment and in specific occupations. Here you can compare annual salaries and average unemployment rates of Canadian graduates.

Gain Experience Related to Your Studies

The following types of organizations give you the opportunity to gain either volunteer or employment experience in the labour market related to your studies:

Community services centres Educational institutions Government departments Governmental agencies International development organisations Libraries Military Museums Non profit organisations Private organisations Zoos

You can also gain experience in the following work fields:

Advertising Anthropometry Archaeology Communication Culture Economic development Education Epidemiology Ethnic and international relations Ethnology Forensic science Health Human resources Immigrants and refugees aid International business Journalism Justice Law Museology Social work Systems analysis Research Wildlife conservation

Graduate Studies

Exploring Graduate Programs

If you are thinking about continuing your education post graduation, log onto the following websites to locate and explore graduate programs you may be interested in:

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Schoolfinder (Canada) Gradview (Canada and US) School Guides Grad Schools Grad Source

Applying to Grad School

Various graduate programs have various application requirements. Log onto the following websites for more information.

Ontario Universities Application Centre: Professional Applications (Ontario Faculties of Education and Law Schools) Graduate Records Exam (Master’s degree in Arts/Social Sciences) Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Masters of Business Administration (MBA) – Also includes GMAT information

A comprehensive list of post graduate admission links.

Web Links

Professional Associations/Sites of Interest

American Anthropological Association Association française des anthropologues (french) Canadian Anthropology Society Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Association International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences Royal Anthropological Institute Society for Applied Anthropology Society for Urban, National, Transnational/Global Anthropology Canadian Social Science and Humanities Research Council International Social Science Council Directory of Canadian Museums Association des anthropologues du Québec

Industry-Specific Job Search Websites

American Anthropological Association Canadian Archeological Society Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Association NKU Anthropology

Society for Applied Anthropology The Canadian Anthropology Society

Additional Career Related Information

University of Ottawa: What can I do with my studies? McGill University: What Can I Do? Guelph University: What Can I do? Brock University: What Can I Do?

What can I do with a degree in Communication Studies?

Skills

As an undergraduate student in Communication Studies, you have many employability skills that are currently in demand. It is important that you are able to communicate these skills to potential employers. Some of these skills include:

Attention to detail Critical thinking skills Reporting and editing skills Effective presentation skills Ability to write clearly and succinctly Time management and planning skills Influential/persuasion skills – Ability to negotiate effectively Ability to interpret, assess, and evaluate information and sources working with deadlines interpretation skills persuasion skills evaluation skills Ontario Skills Passport

Potential Career Options

ADVERTISING BUSINESS and INDUSTRY

Advertising/Marketing Specialist Human Resource Administrator Copy Writer Newsletter Editor Account Executive Training and Development Specialist Media Planner or Buyer Hotel Manager Creative Director Special Events Coordinator Public Opinion Researcher Customer Service Representative industry and labour relations specialist print production coordinator market research analyst director of communications

COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA GOVERNMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES

Broadcast Advertising Salesperson Campaign Manager Producer – TV, Film, Radio Speech Writer Film Editor Recreation Coordinator Production Assistant Public Administrator Reporter/Journalist Media Specialist Publisher/Author Television Regulator/Censor Writer Mediator media specialist public administration

human resources management political aide health services administration

Employment Prospects in this Area of Study

Gain Experience Related to Your Studies

The following types of organizations give you the opportunity to gain either volunteer or employment experience in the labour market related to your studies:

Art galleries Commercial associations Consulting firms Corporations Distribution companies Educational establishments Film Governments Industrial establishments Magazines Marketing Museums Newspapers Non-governmental organizations Public relations consulting companies Publishing firms Private agencies Radio Record and video production Social agencies Self-employment Television stations Theatre

You can also gain experience in the following work fields:

Art or Collection preservation and restoration Arts creation and design Broadcasting Business Communications Education Film Fine arts Government establishment administration and management Graphic and Audio-visual arts Group animation

International relations Journalism Media Multimedia Negotiation and mediation Photography Photo Journalism Politics Printed or audiovisual media Public relations Publicity Research and counseling

Graduate Studies

Exploring Graduate Programs

If you are thinking about continuing your education post graduation, log onto the following websites to locate and explore graduate programs you may be interested in:

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Schoolfinder (Canada) Gradview (Canada and US) School Guides Grad Schools Grad Source

Applying to Grad School

Various graduate programs have various application requirements. Log onto the following websites for more information.

A comprehensive list of post graduate admission links.

Web Links

Professional Associations/Sites of Interest

Canadian Association of Broadcasters Canadian Association of Journalists Canadian Communication Association Canadian Media Guild Canadian Newspaper Association International Communication Association International Association of Business Communicators

Radio Television News Directors Association The Canadian Press

Industry-Specific Job Search Websites

Canadian Security Intelligence Service Communications Opportunities in the Ontario Public Service Communications Research Centre Canada Infopressejobs (French) Media Job Search Canada Communications Security Establishment Careers

Additional Career Related Information

University of Ottawa: What can I do with my studies? McGill University: What Can I Do? Guelph University: What Can I do? Brock University: What Can I Do?

What can I do with a degree in Criminology?

Skills

As an undergraduate student in Criminology, you have many employability skills that employers are seeking. It is important that you are able to communicate these skills to potential employers. Some of these skills include:

Communication skills Time management skills An aptitude for leadership Ability to persuade and influence others Ability to work independently or as part of a team An understanding and respect for the values and workings of the legal system Ability to organize and interpret social, economic, and political data understanding the nature of crimes strong ethics and moral values knowledge of legal structures understanding of criminal law and the criminal justice system patience quick reaction time decision-making skills Ontario Skills Passport

Potential Career Options

Career Opportunities that Relate Directly to Your Degree

Airport Security Officer Bailiff Corrections Officer Criminal Justice Administration Criminal Lawyer Customs Inspector Detective Offender Support Worker Parole/Probation Officer Victim Services Specialist Witness Protection Program Worker environmental conservation officer paralegal border officer court administrator loss prevention specialist criminologist

Additional Opportunities

Animal Treatment Investigator Community Relation Officer Court Reporter Credit Investigator Employment Advisor Immigration Officer Policy Advisor Program Coordinator Recruiting Officer Residential Counsellor Substance Abuse Counsellor Teacher Urban Planning/Housing Volunteer Coordinator

Employment Prospects in this Area of Study

Gain Experience Related to Your Studies

The following organizations give you the opportunity to gain experience in the labor market related to your studies, whether in a volunteer or salaried position:

Community organizations Correctional or police facilities Courts Educational institutions Governments Private agencies Universities

You can also gain experience in the following work fields:

Administration Community and Social service Correctional service Counseling and guidance Crime prevention Criminal politics and justice Drug Addiction Investigation Law Legal matters Politics Prisoner services Private security Researcher

Security and Protection service Social problems and Conflict resolution Social reintegration Teaching Victims security

Graduate Studies

Exploring Graduate Programs

If you are thinking about continuing your education post graduation, log onto the following websites to locate and explore graduate programs you may be interested in:

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Schoolfinder (Canada) Gradview (Canada and US) School Guides Grad Schools Grad Source

Applying to Grad School

Various graduate programs have various application requirements. Log onto the following websites for more information.

Ontario Universities Application Centre: Professional Applications – Find applications here for The Ontario Rehabilitation Sciences Programs (ORPAS), The Ontario Faculties of Education (TEAS), The Ontario Law Schools (OLSAS), The Ontario Medical Schools (OMSAS) Graduate Records Exam (GRE) (Master’s degrees in Arts/Social Sciences) Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Masters of Business Administration (MBA) – Also includes GMAT information

A detailed list of post graduate admission links.

Web Links

Professional Associations/Sites of Interest

Windsor/Essex County Community Services Canadian Criminal Justice Association Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences Correctional Service of Canada Department of Justice Canada International Center for the Prevention of Crime Ontario Provincial Police Association Royal Canadian Mounted Police Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada Social Science Research Council

Industry-Specific Job Search Websites

Charity Village – job postings in the not for profit sector in Canada Corrections.com Correctional Service Canada Officer.com Royal Canadian Mountain Police SocialService.com OPP Careers

Additional Career Related Information

University of Ottawa: What can I do with my studies? McGill University: What Can I Do? Guelph University: What Can I do? Brock University: What Can I Do?

What can I do with a degree in Dramatic Art?

Skills

As an undergraduate student in Dramatic Art, you have many employability skills that are currently in demand. It is important that you are able to communicate these skills to potential employers. Some of these skills include:

Adapts to change Gives/follows directions well Approaches challenges creatively Organizational and event planning skills Generates ideas and formulates solutions Strong communication and presentation skills Strong sense of collaboration and team work; motivates others to work well together Ability to create powerful images with sign, sound, motion and words Ability to demonstrate creativity and artistic expression Ability to think critically Attention to detail Ontario Skills Passport

Potential Career Options

Acting Coach Actor Admissions Director Advertising/Marketing Specialist Agent Announcer Artistic director Arts Administrator Booking Manager Broadcast Journalist Business Manager Buyer Campaign Director Casting Director Communication Technology Specialist Community Affairs Officer Copy Writer Costume Design Critic Customer Service Manager Dance Instructor Development Officer/Fund Raiser Director Facilities Manager Foreign Correspondent Fundraiser

Graphic Designer Health Educator Human Resource Specialist Labor Relations Specialist Lighting Designer/Operator Lobbyist Radio/TV Announcer Make-up Artist Media Planner Mediator Museum Manager Negotiator/Mediator Playwright Producer Program Assistant Program Coordinator Prop Manager/Designer Public Relations Specialist Recreational Supervisor Recruiter Scene Painter Set Designer Special Events Coordinator Stage director Stage Manager Student Affairs Specialist Talent Manager Talent Scout Teacher Theatre administrator Tourism Director Training & Development Specialist Voice Instructor Wedding Planner Writer/Editor Theatrical Historian

Employment Prospects in this Area of Study

Gain Experience Related to Your Studies

The following types of organizations give you the opportunity to gain either volunteer or employment experience in the labour market related to your studies:

Agencies or acting schools Governments Motion picture Television and radio Theatre

Private organizations Production companies Airlines, Airports, Cruiseship Lines Tour Companies

You can also gain experience in the following work fields:

Administration Artistic management Arts and Entertainment Commercial arts Communication Dramatic art Film Leisure and entertainment Literature Performing Arts Production Radio Set, costume or lighting design Stage design Teaching Writing

Graduate Studies

Exploring Graduate Programs

If you are thinking about continuing your education post graduation, log onto the following websites to locate and explore graduate programs you may be interested in:

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Schoolfinder (Canada) Gradview (Canada and US) School Guides Grad Schools Grad Source

Applying to Grad School

Various graduate programs have various application requirements. Log onto the following websites for more information.

A comprehensive list of post graduate admission links.

Web Links

Professional Associations/Sites of Interest

Association des théâtres francophones du Canada (ATFC) (French) Canada Council for the Arts Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology Centre des auteurs dramatiques (CEAD) Ontario Arts Council

Industry-Specific Job Search Websites

Backstage Jobs Auditions Posted Arts Alive Canada Council for the Arts Theatre Job (US) ActingBiz - Articles and Resources mostly, plus a subscription service Americans for the Arts Jobbank Artsearch - Print Subscription Info Backstage Jobs Backstage Online Backstage Work.com ELAC Arts Job Listings EntertainmentCareers.net - Mostly listings in film/media ESTA Job Board - Covers technical theatre New England Theatre 411, Job Listings Philadelphia Theatre Alliance Jobs Page Playbill Jobs Listings - All aspects of theatre Playwriting Opportunities - Great website. Lists competitions, jobs, and more! PropPeople Jobs listing - Website is rather new so there may not be many listings yet SETC Jobs Listings Showbiz Jobs Theatre Job Service - Print Subscription Information Theatre Jobs Theatre Jobs UK - Resume posting for backstage and Stage Managers Theatreservicesonline - Has a jobs board University Professional Theatre Auditions Crew Net Directors Guild of America, Assistant Directors Training Program Entertainment Jobs - Video/Film Film, TV, & Commercial Employment Network Hollywood Creative Directory's Jobs Board Medialine - Covers the TV industry. Subscription service Media-Match New England Film Jobs Talentworks - Subscription service TVJobs.com - Subscription service TV and Radio Jobs University Film and Video Association Job Listings (members only) Danceart Jobs Listings mostly for dance studio teachers Dance Europe Job Listings - Great resource. Many listings

Google Search Engine Dance Employment Listings American Dance Guild Jobs Page Dance Europe Jobs List - Large listing Dance Jobs Drill Team / Cheerleading Jobs New Dance Job Offer Database Openarmsdance Professional Dancer

Additional Career Related Information

University of Ottawa: What can I do with my studies? McGill University: What Can I Do? Guelph University: What Can I do? Brock University: What Can I Do?

What can I do with a degree in English?

Skills

As an undergraduate student in English, you have many employability skills that employers are seeking. It is important that you are able to communicate these skills to potential employers. Some of these skills include:

Ability to lead and participate in discussions Strong proofreading and editing skills Organizational and time management skills Creativity – An ability to ‘think outside the box’ Ability to summarize, argue and debate within specified contexts Locate, gather and organize information using appropriate technology and information systems Read and understand information presented in a variety of formats (e.g. words, graphs, charts, diagrams) Excellent grammar and syntax Communicate effectively Understanding of social, cultural, political, and historical perspectives of communication and literature Ontario Skills Passport

Potential Career Options

Advertising Account Executive Advertising Copywriter Arts Administrator Author Banker Bookstore Manager/Salesperson Community Organization Administrator Critic (Book/Theatre) Editor ESL Teacher Hotel/Resort Manager Human resources manager Information officer Journalist Librarian Linguistic counsellor Marketing Executive Newspaper Journalist Playwright Greeting Card Writer Speech Coach Speechwriter Lexicographer Press agent Primary/Secondary School Teacher Public Relations Officer

Public servant Researcher Reviser Staff Development/Training Teacher Technical writer Textbook Editor Writer

Employment Prospects in this Area of Study

Gain Experience Related to Your Studies

The following types of organizations give you the opportunity to gain either volunteer or employment experience in the labour market related to your studies:

Advertising agencies Handbooks and manuals publishing house Educational institutions Governments Magazines Newspapers Radio Television networks

You can also gain experience in the following work fields:

Administration Business Communications Education English culture and literature Hi-tech Human resources management Journalism Law Poetry Public relations Publicity Radio and television Research Teaching Text analysis Theatre Translation Virtual editing Writing

Graduate Studies

Exploring Graduate Programs

If you are thinking about continuing your education post graduation, log onto the following websites to locate and explore graduate programs you may be interested in:

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Schoolfinder (Canada) Gradview (Canada and US) School Guides Grad Schools Grad Source

Applying to Grad School

Various graduate programs have various application requirements. Log onto the following websites for more information.

A comprehensive list of post graduate admission links.

Web Links

Professional Associations/Sites of Interest

Association of Canadian Publishers Canadian Authors Association Editors Association of Canada Windsor-Essex County Community Organizations Charity village English-Speaking Union of Canada Ontario Teacher's Federation Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association Publishing Edge The Human Languages Page (iLoveLanguages) The J.E.T. Program (Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program)

Industry-Specific Job Search Websites

Publishing Central Jeff Gaulin’s Job Board-Media and Communications Industry Canadian Association of Journalists JournalismJobs.com Public Relations Society of America

Additional Career Related Information

University of Ottawa: What can I do with my studies? McGill University: What Can I Do? Guelph University: What Can I do? Brock University: What Can I Do?

What can I do with a degree in Family and Social Relations?

Skills

As an undergraduate student in Family and Social Relations, you have many employability skills that employers are seeking. It is important that you are able to communicate these skills to potential employers. Some of these skills include:

Problem solving skills Dependability and patience Organizational and time management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Understand and work within the dynamics of a group Ability to identify factors that influence personal development Capacity to understand emotional and physical needs of others Ontario Skills Passport

Potential Career Options

Adoption social worker Caseworker Child Protection Worker Children-Family Educator Community Services Coordinator Community Outreach Worker Corrections Officer Early Childhood Educator Educational Assistant Elementary Teacher Employment Advisor Family Planning Counsellor Family Services Specialist Family Therapist Family Assistance Worker Fundraiser Program Developer/Evaluator Geriatric Coordinator Parent Educator Probation/Parole Officer Program Coordinator Public Relations Recreation Coordinator Researcher Residential Counsellor Speech Language Pathologist Women’s Centre Administrator Youth Services Worker

Employment Prospects in this Area of Study

Gain Experience Related to Your Studies

The following types of organizations give you the opportunity to gain either volunteer or employment experience in the labour market related to your studies:

Community centres Consulting firms Correctional facilities Governments Health and sports organizations Hospitals Placement agencies Private agencies Recreational institutions Rehabilitation centres Schools Universities Adoption agencies Daycare centers

You can also gain experience in the following work fields:

Administration (human resources management) Career counselling and Education Child, Adolescent and Adult development Conflict resolution Counselling Drug Addiction Education Employability Learning Rehabilitation Research

Graduate Studies

Exploring Graduate Programs

If you are thinking about continuing your education post graduation, log onto the following websites to locate and explore graduate programs you may be interested in:

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Schoolfinder (Canada) Gradview (Canada and US) School Guides Grad Schools Grad Source

Applying to Grad School

Various graduate programs have various application requirements. Log onto the following websites for more information.

A detailed list of post graduate admission links.

Web Links

Professional Associations/Sites of Interest

Windsor-Essex County Community Organizations American Association of Marital and Family Therapists American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) American Psychological Association Association for Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Issues in Counseling Canadian Association for Child and Play Therapy Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors - CAGC Canadian Counselling Association Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences Canadian Psychological Association Ontario Psychological Association Ordre des psychologues du Québec Ordre professionnel des conseillers et conseillères d'orientation et des psychoéducateurs et psychoéducatrices du Québec Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada Social Science Research Council The American Counseling Association Family & Children’s Services Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counsellors: Peel Children’s Aid Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies

Industry-Specific Job Search Websites

Charity Village – job postings in the not for profit sector in Canada Correctional Service of Canada

Additional Career Related Information

University of Ottawa: What can I do with my studies? McGill University: What Can I Do? Guelph University: What Can I do? Brock University: What Can I Do?

What can I do with a degree in French?

Skills

As an undergraduate student in French, you have many employability skills that employers are seeking. It is important that you are able to communicate these skills to potential employers. Some of these skills include:

Time management skills Conveying meaning precisely Persuasive communication skills Leading and participating in discussions Summarising, arguing and debating articulately Creative thinking – an ability to think ‘outside the box’ Interpreting, assessing and evaluating sources of information Ontario Skills Passport

Potential Career Options

Interpreter/Translator Foreign Service Worker Journalist/Writer Program Coordinator Marketing Analyst Teacher (Elementary/Secondary) Conference Organizer Advertising Assistant Customs Officer Tourism & Travel Coordinator Publishing Assistant International Banker Import/Export Agent Hotel Manager Bilingual Customer Service Agent Immigration Official Tutor Public Relations Officer Airline Agent Media Researcher Public Service Administrator

Employment Prospects in this Area of Study

Gain Experience Related to Your Studies

The following types of organizations give you the opportunity to gain either volunteer or employment experience in the labour market related to your studies:

Educational institutions Foreign and overseas agencies Governments International organizations Libraries Media and foreign news services Publishing companies

You can also gain experience in the following work fields:

Business Education Publishing Translation Transportation Travel and tourism

Graduate Studies

Exploring Graduate Programs

If you are thinking about continuing your education post graduation, log onto the following websites to locate and explore graduate programs you may be interested in:

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Schoolfinder (Canada) Gradview (Canada and US) School Guides Grad Schools Grad Source

Applying to Grad School

Various graduate programs have various application requirements. Log onto the following websites for more information.

A comprehensive list of post graduate admission links.

Web Links

Professional Associations/Sites of Interest

Alliance for Arts and Culture Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Éducation Canada Emplois en Éducation Jeff Gaulin’s Job Board-Media and Communications Industry L’Association Canadienne des Journalistes Masthead Online Windsor-Essex County Community Organizations Citizenship and Immigration Canada The International Council for Canadian Studies Modern Language Association

Industry-Specific Job Search Websites

TranslatorsCafe.com Media Job Search Canada Publishing Central

Additional Career Related Information

University of Ottawa: What can I do with my studies? McGill University: What Can I Do? Guelph University: What Can I do? Brock University: What Can I Do?

What can I do with a degree in History?

Skills

As an undergraduate student in History, you have many employability skills that employers are seeking. It is important that you are able to communicate these skills to potential employers. Some of these skills include:

Time management skills Strong research and report writing skills Developing and initiating ideas and projects Ability to condense facts, ideas, and arguments Ability to manage large and diverse quantities of information Develop persuasive analysis and arguments - Make decisions and defend them Ability to locate, gather, and organize information using the appropriate technology and information systems interpreting events and ideas developing multiple world views explaining the present by referring to the past seeing relationships between factors Ontario Skills Passport

Potential Career Options

Advertising/Sales Executive Anthropologist Archaeologist Archivist Art Gallery Assistant Arts Administrator Biographer College/University Administrator Community Organization Administrator Consular Service Criminologist Demographer Editor/Proof Reader Education Program Director/Assistant at local Museum/Library Foundation Work (e.g. United Way) Fundraiser Genealogist Historic Preservation Specialist Historical Society Staff Member Human Resources Humanities and/or Arts Council Member Librarian Linguist Market Research Analyst Museum/Art Gallery Curator Museum technician

Newspaper/Broadcasting Journalist Public Interest Specialist Public Relations Officer Researcher Speech Writer Teacher

Employment Prospects in this Area of Study

Job Futures (www.jobfutures.ca, www.ontariojobfutures.ca) are websites that inform you of employment prospects for various areas of employment and in specific occupations. Here you can compare annual salaries and average unemployment rates of Canadian graduates.

Gain Experience Related to Your Studies

The following types of organizations give you the opportunity to gain either volunteer or employment experience in the labour market related to your studies:

Archives Conservatories Corporations Educational establishments Federal agencies Governments Historic sites Libraries Museums Non profit organizations Non-retail art galleries Printing companies Private organizations and agencies Production companies Provincial, territorial and local agencies Publishing companies Research agencies

You can also gain experience in the following work fields:

Administration Art and culture Business Communication Education Genealogy Geography Journalism Museology Politics Religion

Research Rights

Graduate Studies

Exploring Graduate Programs

If you are thinking about continuing your education post graduation, log onto the following websites to locate and explore graduate programs you may be interested in:

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Schoolfinder (Canada) Gradview (Canada and US) School Guides Grad Schools Grad Source

Applying to Grad School

Various graduate programs have various application requirements. Log onto the following websites for more information.

A comprehensive list of post graduate admission links.

Web Links

Professional Associations/Sites of Interest

Windsor-Essex County Community Organizations Canada’s National History Society Canadian Historical Association Canadian Library Association Heritage Canada Foundation Institute of Historical Research International Committee of Historical Sciences Ontario Heritage Foundation Canadian World History Association Association of Canadian Archivists Canadian Council of Archives Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation

Industry-Specific Job Search Websites

Canadian Heritage Information Network Canadian Museums Association Culture Works

Additional Career Related Information

University of Ottawa: What can I do with my studies? McGill University: What Can I Do? Guelph University: What Can I do? Brock University: What Can I Do?

What can I do with a degree in Labour Studies?

Skills

As an undergraduate student in Labour Studies, you have many employability skills that employers are seeking. It is important that you are able to communicate these skills to potential employers. Some of these skills include:

Report writing skills Time management skills Effective communication skills Competence in setting goals/objectives Ability to plan, organize and implement projects Ability to work independently or as a member of a team Ability to use various problem solving techniques to achieve goals Ontario Skills Passport

Potential Career Options

Government Jobs

Adjudicators Arbitrators Case managers Employment Counsellors Employment Equity Coordinators/Specialists Teacher Ergonomists Human Resource Managers Hiring Specialists Industrial Hygienists Labour Lawyers Mediators Policy Analysts Policy Analysts/Advisers

Union Jobs

Communications/Media Officers Compensation Specialists Communications Specialists Education Coordinators/Trainers/Instructors Ergonomists Grievance Officers Health and Safety Managers Industrial Hygienists Job Security Officer Labour Lawyer Labour Economists Negotiators/Collective Bargaining

Organizers Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Workers’ Compensation Specialists Political Relations/Lobbying Researchers Union Staff/Service Representatives (Range of Duties)

Management Jobs

Compensation Specialists Employee Assistance and Benefits Managers Employment Equity Coordinator/Specialists Ergonomists Hiring Specialists Health and Safety Manager Human Resources Manager/Adviser Labour/Industrial Relations Specialists Industrial Hygienists Labour Lawyer Organizational Analyst/Consultant Staff Development Coordinator Training and Education Managers

Employment Prospects in this Area of Study

Gain Experience Related to Your Studies

The following types of organizations give you the opportunity to gain either volunteer or employment experience in the labour market related to your studies:

Governments Personnel agencies Placement agencies Private and public sectors Self-employment

You can also gain experience in the following work fields:

Administration or Personnel management Collective negotiations Conciliation Consulting Grants Human resources planning Mediation Occupational classification Organizational behaviour Public, Industrial or Labour relations Recruitment Socials benefits and remuneration administration

Staffing Teaching Training and Personnel development

Graduate Studies

Exploring Graduate Programs

If you are thinking about continuing your education post graduation, log onto the following websites to locate and explore graduate programs you may be interested in:

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Schoolfinder (Canada) Gradview (Canada and US) School Guides Grad Schools Grad Source

Applying to Grad School

Various graduate programs have various application requirements. Log onto the following websites for more information.

A detailed list of post graduate admission links.

Web Links

Professional Associations/Sites of Interest

Windsor-Essex County Community Organizations Association of Professional Recruiters of Canada Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers Canadian Council for Human Resources in the Environment Industry Canadian Payroll Association Canadian Technology Human Resources Board Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario Ontario Labour Relations Board Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) Ontario Human Rights Commission/Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Pay Equity Commission of Ontario Ontario Police Arbitration Commission Canadian Industrial Relations Board Public Service Labour Relations Board

Canadian Forces Grievance Board Federal Labour Standards Review Commission Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Canadian Human Rights Commission International Labour Organization (UN)

Industry-Specific Job Search Websites

Charity Village – job postings in the not for profit sector in Canada HR Careers Jobs 4 HR.com(US) The Canadian Payroll Association

Additional Career Related Information

University of Ottawa: What can I do with my studies? McGill University: What Can I Do? Guelph University: What Can I do? Brock University: What Can I Do?

What can I do with a degree in Languages, Literatures, Cultures?

Skills

As an undergraduate student in Language, Literature, and Cultures, you have many employability skills that employers are seeking. It is important that you are able to communicate these skills to potential employers. Some of these skills include:

Report writing skills Strong multicultural awareness Leading and participating in discussions Developing and initiating ideas and projects Effective communication and presentation skills Critical and creative problem solving and thinking skills Ability to work independently or as a member of a team Ability to interpret, assess, and evaluate sources of information Ontario Skills Passport

Potential Career Options

Archivist Assistant College/University Administrator Community Organization Administrator Community Worker Customer Service Representative Immigration officer English as a Second Language Teacher Ethnic Relations Specialist Exhibit Designer International Centre Director International Business Consultant International Exchange Programmes Coordinator Journalist Library/Information Specialist Linguist Museum Curator Post-Secondary Education Lecturer Project Coordinator Project officer Researcher Special Events Planner Teacher Travel Consultant Translator/Interpreter Tourism Officer Volunteer Coordinator

Employment Prospects in this Area of Study

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The following types of organizations give you the opportunity to gain either volunteer or employment experience in the labour market related to your studies:

Educational institutions Foreign and overseas agencies Governments International organizations Libraries Media and foreign news services Publishing companies

You can also gain experience in the following work fields:

Business Education Publishing Translation Transportation Travel and tourism

Graduate Studies

Exploring Graduate Programs

If you are thinking about continuing your education post graduation, log onto the following websites to locate and explore graduate programs you may be interested in:

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Schoolfinder (Canada) Gradview (Canada and US) School Guides Grad Schools Grad Source

Applying to Grad School

Various graduate programs have various application requirements. Log onto the following websites for more information.

A comprehensive list of post graduate admission links.

Web Links

Professional Associations/Sites of Interest

Arts and Letters Club of Toronto Citizenship and Immigration Canada The International Council for Canadian Studies Modern Language Association Alliance for Arts and Culture Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada Éducation Canada Emplois en Éducation

Industry-Specific Job Search Websites

TranslatorsCafe.com Alliance Jobs for Arts and Culture Jeff Gaulin’s Job Board-Media and Communications Industry JournalismJobs.com L’Association Canadienne des Journalistes Masthead Online Media Job Search Canada Publishing Central Public Relations Society of America

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What can I do with a degree in Music?

Skills

As an undergraduate student in Music, you have many employability skills that are currently in demand. It is important that you are able to communicate these skills to potential employers. Some of these skills include:

Fine motor skills Ability to think conceptually Makes critical observations Works well under pressure Analyzes and interprets ideas & emotions Concentrates and practices intensely for long periods Possesses good listening, clarifying, questioning & responding skills Versatility Ability to read and write music Perseverance Creativity Stamina Performance techniques Ontario Skills Passport

Potential Career Options

Acoustic Consultant Advertising Specialist Artist Manager/Agent Arts Administrator/Manager Church/Synagogue Musician Composer/Arranger Conductor Copyright Specialist Cruise Director Disc Jockey/Video Editor Engineer/Mixer Film Music Director/Editor Musical Booking Agent Music Attorney Music Software Programmer Music Critic Music Copyist Music Store Manager/Owner Music Teacher Music Therapist Musical Instrument Repairer Musician Orchestra Librarian Program Director – Radio Public Relations Specialist

Recording Technician Singing Messenger Song Writer Special Events Coordinator Talent Agent Voice Instructor Wholesale Distributor Writer/Communicator

Employment Prospects in this Area of Study

Gain Experience Related to Your Studies

The following types of organizations give you the opportunity to gain either volunteer or employment experience in the labour market related to your studies:

Bands Broadcast departments in advertising companies Choirs and sound recording companies Clinics Dance companies Day-care facilities Educational institutions Film production companies Hospitals Nursing homes Prisons Private practice Radio and television stations Record production companies Recreational centres Rehabilitation centres Self-employment Sound recording studios Symphony orchestras

You can also gain experience in the following work fields:

Administration Classical music Commercial arts Communication Composition Country music Education Entertainment Film production

Interpretation Jazz Music writing Musical journalism Musical therapy Musicology Opera Performing arts Popular music Radio and television networks and stations

Graduate Studies

Exploring Graduate Programs

If you are thinking about continuing your education post graduation, log onto the following websites to locate and explore graduate programs you may be interested in:

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Schoolfinder (Canada) Gradview (Canada and US) School Guides Grad Schools Grad Source

Applying to Grad School

Various graduate programs have various application requirements. Log onto the following websites for more information.

A comprehensive list of post graduate admission links.

Web Links

Professional Associations/Sites of Interest

i-music Production Guide (1212) Alliance des chorales du Québec (French) Applause Music Production and Performance Careers Association des professionnel(le)s de la chanson et de la musique (APCM) (French) Association of Canadian Choral Conductors Canadian Association for Music Therapy Canadian Musical Heritage Society Canadian Music Centre Choirs Ontario

Choral Net Festival Finder International Federation for Choral Music Music Business Bible Music Education Directory National Arts Centre (NAC) National Association of Teachers of Singing Royal School of Church Music (The)

Industry-Specific Job Search Websites

Canada Council for the Arts

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What can I do with a degree in Philosophy?

Skills

As an undergraduate student in Philosophy, you have many employability skills that employers are seeking. It is important that you are able to communicate these skills to potential employers. Some of these skills include:

Ability to argue effectively Willingness to learn and grow Information management skills Ability to lead and participate in discussions Ability to identify the root cause of a problem Research, investigation and report writing skills Persuasive communication and negotiation skills Ability to reason logically Ability to weigh alternatives and identify solutions Debating Skills Deductive Reasoning Ontario Skills Passport

Potential Career Options

Administration/Management - College/University, Hospital, Prison, Private Agencies Advisor Bioethics’ Counselor Business - Sales Fund Raising, System Analysis, Advertising, Banking Computers - Software Programming, Analyst Crisis Counselor Ethicist Government - Federal Agencies, Foreign Service, United Nations Insurance - Agent, Broker Journalism - Researcher, Writer, Critic (books, dance, film) Lobbyist Negotiator Professional - Law, Medicine, Teacher, Professor Social and Community Service - Employment Equity Officer, Program/Volunteer Coordinator

Employment Prospects in this Area of Study

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The following types of organizations give you the opportunity to gain either volunteer or employment experience in the labour market related to your studies:

Governments Health services institutions Libraries Private organizations Publishing companies Social services Teaching establishments

You can also gain experience in the following work fields:

Administration Communications Correctional services Counselling Critical analysis History Law Literature Politics and programs Psychology Religion Research Social services Social work Socio-economic inequalities Sociology Teaching Writing

Graduate Studies

Exploring Graduate Programs

If you are thinking about continuing your education post graduation, log onto the following websites to locate and explore graduate programs you may be interested in:

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Schoolfinder (Canada) Gradview (Canada and US) School Guides Grad Schools Grad Source

Applying to Grad School

Various graduate programs have various application requirements. Log onto the following websites for more information.

A comprehensive list of post graduate admission links.

Web Links

Professional Associations/Sites of Interest

Canadian Philosophical Association Ethics Practitioner’s Association of Canada Canadian Bioethics Society Canadian Society for the Study of Practical Ethics Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences Canadian Council on Social Development

Industry-Specific Job Search Websites

American Philosophical Association Canadian Philosophical Association De Philosophia (Graduate Philosophy Journal) Peter Suber's Guide to Philosophy Sites: Philosophy-Jobs in America (US) The Philosophical Gourmet Report: (US)

Additional Career Related Information

University of Ottawa: What can I do with my studies? McGill University: What Can I Do? Guelph University: What Can I do? Brock University: What Can I Do?

What can I do with a degree in Political Science?

Skills

As an undergraduate student in Political Science, you have many employability skills that employers are seeking. It is important that you are able to communicate these skills to potential employers. Some of these skills include:

Ability to think conceptually Critical observation skills Analyzes and interprets ideas Time management skills Works well under pressure Ability to locate, gather, and organize information Ability to organize and interpret social, economic, and political data Listens and asks questions to understand & appreciate the point of view of others Oral and written skills Ability to think logically and make decisions Ability to utilize survey research methods Aptitude for leadership Ability to compare and contrast ideas and information Ontario Skills Passport

Potential Career Options

Child Welfare Caseworker City Counselor Compliance Officer Foreign Service Counselor International Trade Specialist Journalist/Political Writer Labour Relations Specialist Law Enforcement Officer Lawyer Legal Assistant Legislative Analyst/Assistant Lobbyist Market Research Analyst Policy Analyst Political Campaign Organizer Politician Political Consultant/Pollster Probation/Parole Officer Program Coordinator Public Administrator/Manager Research Assistant Security Consultant Speech Writer Writer/Author

Employment Prospects in this Area of Study

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The following types of organizations give you the opportunity to gain either volunteer or employment experience in the labour market related to your studies:

Computer firms Consulting firms Educational establishments Governments Newspapers Political parties Public and private establishments Welfare organizations

You can also gain experience in the following work fields:

Administration Communication Diplomacy Economics Federal-provincial affairs and elections Health and Social services Interest groups International services International relations Journalism Law Legal structures Political animation Public relations Social policy Teaching

Graduate Studies

Exploring Graduate Programs

If you are thinking about continuing your education post graduation, log onto the following websites to locate and explore graduate programs you may be interested in:

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Schoolfinder (Canada) Gradview (Canada and US) School Guides Grad Schools

Grad Source

Applying to Grad School

Various graduate programs have various application requirements. Log onto the following websites for more information.

A comprehensive list of post graduate admission links.

Web Links

Professional Associations/Sites of Interest

Windsor- Essex County community Agencies Charity village Canadian Political Science Association (CPSA) Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences International Association for Political Science Students International Political Science Association Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada Social Science Research Council Parliamentary Internship Programme American Political Science Association Access to Justice Network

Industry-Specific Job Search Websites

Canadian International Development Agency Canadian Security Intelligence Service Communications Security Establishment Correctional Service of Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Additional Career Related Information

University of Ottawa: What can I do with my studies? McGill University: What Can I Do? Guelph University: What Can I do? Brock University: What Can I Do?

What can I do with a degree in Psychology?

Skills

As an undergraduate student in Psychology, you have many employability skills that employers are seeking. It is important that you are able to communicate these skills to potential employers. Some of these skills include:

Ability to analyze and solve problems Statistics & measurement techniques Strong understanding of human social behaviour Critical thinking skills Confidence in the use of information technology Ability to develop a plan, seek feedback, test, revise, & implement Research skills – Observe and record data using appropriate methods Time management skills Works well in a team environment Ontario Skills Passport

Potential Career Options

Community/Social Services Case Worker Community Relations Officer Corrections Officer Drug/Substance Abuse Counselor Employment Counselor Event Planner Forensic Scientist Group Home Coordinator Immigration Officer Intervention Specialist Mental Health Service Worker Probation/Parole Officer Program Director Recruitment Coordinator Residential Counselor Special Needs Coordinator Teacher Volunteer Coordinator

Research & Therapy

Clinical Psychologist Forensic Psychologist Occupational Therapist Psychology Researcher Speech and Language Therapist Statistical Assistant

Business

Claims Specialist Customer Relations Human Resources Insurance Agent Job/Staffing Analyst Loan Officer Staff Training and Development

Employment Prospects in this Area of Study

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The following types of organizations give you the opportunity to gain either volunteer or employment experience in the labour market related to your studies:

You can also gain experience in the following work fields:

Administration (human resources management) Career counselling and Education Child, Adolescent and Adult development Conflict resolution Counselling Criminality Drug Addiction Education Employability Learning Mental Health Mental processes Personality Psychology (behaviour, cognitive, genetic and industrial) Rehabilitation Research

Social and human behaviour analysis Social and Theological service Social psychology Sports psychology Therapy

Graduate Studies

Exploring Graduate Programs

If you are thinking about continuing your education post graduation, log onto the following websites to locate and explore graduate programs you may be interested in:

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Schoolfinder (Canada) Gradview (Canada and US) School Guides Grad Schools Grad Source

Applying to Grad School

Various graduate programs have various application requirements. Log onto the following websites for more information.

A detailed list of post graduate admission links.

Web Links

Professional Associations/Sites of Interest

Windsor- Essex County community Agencies Charity village American Psychological Association Canadian Association for Child and Play Therapy Canadian Counselling Association Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences Canadian Psychological Association Ontario Psychological Association Ordre des psychologues du Québec Ordre professionnel des conseillers et conseillères d'orientation et des psychoéducateurs et psychoéducatrices du Québec Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada Social Science Research Council

Social Psychology Network

Industry-Specific Job Search Websites

Careers in Psychology Communications Security Establishment Correctional Service of Canada Psych Jobs

Additional Career Related Information

University of Ottawa: What can I do with my studies? McGill University: What Can I Do? Guelph University: What Can I do? Brock University: What Can I Do?

What can I do with a degree in Social Work?

Skills

As an undergraduate student in Social Work, you have many employability skills that are currently in demand. It is important that you are able to communicate these skills to potential employers. Some of these skills include:

Analyses social policies Ability to effectively manage conflicts Responds effectively in stressful situations Interacts with people of varying backgrounds Evaluates programs and policies for effectiveness Communication skills – interviews others, writes service plans Possess an understanding of human behaviour and community services Considerations of gender, race, sexuality and ability Decision making skills Environmentally aware Knowledge of organizational and group dynamics Ontario Skills Passport

Potential Career Options

Art Therapist Child Protective Services Worker Child Support Case Worker Community Organization Administrator Corrections Employee Assistance Coordinator Fundraiser Geriatric Case Worker Group Facilitator/Counsellor Human Rights Advisor/Activist International Development Assistant Medical Social Worker Mental Health Worker Play Therapist Prison Case Worker Probation/Parole Officer Program Coordinator Residential Counsellor School Social Worker Social Work Researcher Substance Abuse Counsellor Volunteer Coordinator

Employment Prospects in this Area of Study

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The following types of organizations give you the opportunity to gain either volunteer or employment experience in the labour market related to your studies:

Community organizations Family services agencies, Community centres Children’s aid agencies Mental health agencies Geriatric centres School boards Elementary/secondary schools Correctional institutions Welfare administration agencies Educational institutions Federal government Government agencies Government departments Hospitals Municipalities Non profit and non governmental organizations

Graduate Studies

Exploring Graduate Programs

If you are thinking about continuing your education post graduation, log onto the following websites to locate and explore graduate programs you may be interested in:

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Schoolfinder (Canada) Gradview (Canada and US) School Guides Grad Schools Grad Source

Applying to Grad School

Various graduate programs have various application requirements. Log onto the following websites for more information.

A detailed list of post graduate admission links.

Web Links

Professional Associations/Sites of Interest

Canadian Association of Social Workers International Federation of Social Workers Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers Ontario Association of Social Workers IFSW member organizations Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work Canadian Council of Social Development - Internet Launchpad Social Work Cafe Social Work On-line SWAN - Social Work Access Network Canadian Council on Social Development Canadian Social Planning Councils CPHA - Home Health Canada - Santé Canada Service Canada Canadian Public Policy Canadian Review of Social Policy - Revue canadienne de politique sociale Canadian Social Work Review / Revue canadienne de service social Canadian Council on Social Development Ontario Coalition for Social Justice

Industry-Specific Job Search Websites

Windsor- Essex County community Agencies Charity Village – job postings in the not for profit sector in Canada Social Service Jobs (US and Canada) Social Work Job Bank (US) Social Workers in Health Society of British Columbia

Additional Career Related Information

University of Ottawa: What can I do with my studies? McGill University: What Can I Do? Guelph University: What Can I do? Brock University: What Can I Do?

What can I do with a degree in Sociology?

Skills

As an undergraduate student in Sociology, you have many employability skills that are currently in demand. It is important that you are able to communicate these skills to potential employers. Some of these skills include:

Interpersonal skills Leadership skills Analytical skills Statistics and research design Computer literacy Cross-cultural understanding Time management skills Identify trends and patterns Environmentally aware Knowledge of organizational and group dynamics Oral and written communications Problem solving skills Ontario Skills Passport

Potential Career Options

Community Fundraiser Child Care Worker College Administrator Community Service Educator Community Worker Corrections Officer/Administrator Counsellor Consular Service CSIS Officer Government Official Hospital Administrator Housing Manager Information Officer/Manager Journalism Labour Relations Trainee/Specialist Law Enforcement Market Research Analyst Parole/Probation Officer Policy Researcher Program Director Public Health Officer Public Opinion Pollster Public Relations Manager Recreation Specialist Recruitment Consultant Social Researcher Social Worker Survey Researcher

University Administrator Volunteer Coordinator Welfare Rights Advisor

Employment Prospects in this Area of Study

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The following types of organizations give you the opportunity to gain either volunteer or employment experience in the labour market related to your studies:

Community work Educational institutions Governments International or national development organizations Non -governmental organizations Prisons Public and private establishments Research centers

You can also gain experience in the following work fields:

Administration Community development Criminality Demography Economics Education Employability Family or matrimonial psychology Federal-provincial affairs Health Human Resources Labour relations Law Media Personnel management Public relations Religion Social action Social animation Social politics Social problems and conflict resolution Social psychology Social Work Sociological and statistical research

Graduate Studies

Exploring Graduate Programs

If you are thinking about continuing your education post graduation, log onto the following websites to locate and explore graduate programs you may be interested in:

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Schoolfinder (Canada) Gradview (Canada and US) School Guides Grad Schools Grad Source

Applying to Grad School

Various graduate programs have various application requirements. Log onto the following websites for more information.

A detailed list of post graduate admission links.

Web Links

Professional Associations/Sites of Interest

American Sociological Association Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Association International Sociological Association Ontario Association of Social Workers Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada Social Science Research Council

Industry-Specific Job Search Websites

Windsor- Essex County community Agencies Charity Village – job postings in the not for profit sector in Canada American Sociology Association Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Association International Sociological Association Society for Applied Sociology

Additional Career Related Information

University of Ottawa: What can I do with my studies? McGill University: What Can I Do? Guelph University: What Can I do? Brock University: What Can I Do?

What can I do with a degree in Visual Arts?

Skills

As an undergraduate student in Visual Arts, you have many employability skills that are currently in demand. It is important that you are able to communicate these skills to potential employers. Some of these skills include:

Fine motor skills Ability to think conceptually Makes critical observations Analyzes and interprets ideas & emotions Concentrates and practices intensely for long periods Works well under pressure and manages time deadlines Possesses good listening, clarifying, questioning & responding skills Ability to compare works of art Convey complex information Attention to detail Organization information and materials Appreciate aesthetics Ontario Skills Passport

Potential Career Options

Advertising Specialist Architectural Acoustic Consultant Artist Art Gallery Assistant Art Gallery Curator Art Restorer Art/Music Teacher Art/Music Therapist Arts Administrator/Manager Artist Manager/Agent Booking Agent Clothing Designer Copyright Specialist Cruise Director Disc Jockey/Video Editor Elementary Teacher Film Music Director/Editor Interior Designer Musician Music Copyist Program Coordinator Program Director – Radio Public Relations Specialist Recording Technician Software Programmer Song Writer

Special Events Coordinator Store Manager/Owner Talent Agent Voice Instructor Web Site Designer Wholesale Distributor Writer/Journalist

Employment Prospects in this Area of Study

Gain Experience Related to Your Studies

The following types of organizations give you the opportunity to gain either volunteer or employment experience in the labour market related to your studies:

Archives Art galleries Computer companies Entertainment sector Fine Arts studios Governments Magazines Museums Newspapers Photographic studios Publicity agencies Publishing house Retail trade Self-employment Teaching establishments

You can also gain experience in the following work fields:

Administration Art creation and design Collection or Art preservation and restoration Commercial arts Communications Education Film or Animation Fine arts and Culture Graphic and Audio-visual arts Photography Sociological and statistical research

Graduate Studies

Exploring Graduate Programs

If you are thinking about continuing your education post graduation, log onto the following websites to locate and explore graduate programs you may be interested in:

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Schoolfinder (Canada) Gradview (Canada and US) School Guides Grad Schools Grad Source

Applying to Grad School

Various graduate programs have various application requirements. Log onto the following websites for more information.

A detailed list of post graduate admission links.

Web Links

Professional Associations/Sites of Interest

Bureau des regroupements des artistes visuels de l'Ontario (BRAVO) (French) Canada Council for the Arts Canadian Artists Representation (CARFAC) Regroupement des artistes en arts visuels du Québec (French) The Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) Federation of Canadian Artists Centre for Contemporary Canadian Art Education Canada

Industry-Specific Job Search Websites

Charity Village – job postings in the not for profit sector in Canada ArtCareer.Net Search Visual Arts Jobs (US) Canada Council for the Arts Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design Work in Culture

Additional Career Related Information

University of Ottawa: What can I do with my studies? McGill University: What Can I Do? Guelph University: What Can I do? Brock University: What Can I Do?

What can I do with a degree in Women’s Studies?

Skills

As an undergraduate student in Women’s Studies, you have many employability skills that are currently in demand. It is important that you are able to communicate these skills to potential employers. Some of these skills include:

Ability to think critically Research and report writing skills Awareness about minority issues Time management and organizational skills Ability to lead and participate in discussions Summarizing, arguing, and debating articulately Possesses good listening, clarifying, questioning & responding skills Ontario Skills Passport

Potential Career Options

Addiction/Abuse Program Coordinator Administration Child/Youth Services Worker Community Planning Corrections Officer Crisis Centre Worker Employment Counsellor Fundraiser Human Resources Industrial Relations Officer Journalist Lawyer Lobbyist Mental Health Worker Multicultural Centre Worker Policy Planning Officer Program Planning Police Officer Researcher Safe Home Director Social Worker Teacher (Elementary/Secondary) Therapist Victim Services Counsellor Women’s Centre Director Women’s Health Counsellor Writer

Employment Prospects in this Area of Study

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The following types of organizations give you the opportunity to gain either volunteer or employment experience in the labour market related to your studies:

Centres for Women Community Organizations Educational Institution Governments Museums Non-governmental Organizations Private Agencies and Organizations Publishing House Welfare Organizations

You can also gain experience in the following work fields:

Administration Communication Education Employment Equity Human Resources Human Rights Interest Groups International and Community development Research Safety at work Social Policy Socio-Economic Inequity

Graduate Studies

Exploring Graduate Programs

If you are thinking about continuing your education post graduation, log onto the following websites to locate and explore graduate programs you may be interested in:

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Schoolfinder (Canada) Gradview (Canada and US) School Guides Grad Schools Grad Source

Applying to Grad School

Various graduate programs have various application requirements. Log onto the following websites for more information.

A detailed list of post graduate admission links.

Web Links

Professional Associations/Sites of Interest

Advancing Women Advisory Council on the Status of Women Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women Canadian Council of Muslim Women Canadian Federation of University Women Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action Canadian International Development Agency – Equity Program Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women Canadian Women’s Foundation Canadian Women’s Health Network Celebrating Women’s achievements - Library and Archives Canada Disabled Women’s Network Canada Feminist.com Feminist Majority Foundation Foundation for Women (United States) Heritage Canada Maison d'amitié (french) National Council of Women of Canada National Organization for Women (United States) Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology Status of Women Canada The Canadian Women Studies Association The South Asian Women's NETwork Women in Music Women in Print Women Space Women’s Place Womennet.ca WomensNet

Industry-Specific Job Search Websites

Charity Village – job postings in the not for profit sector in Canada Advancing Women Culture Works Webgrrls Job bank Women’s Studies: Financial Aid and Career Opportunities

Additional Career Related Information

University of Ottawa: What can I do with my studies? McGill University: What Can I Do? Guelph University: What Can I do? Brock University: What Can I Do?