Mystery Major

Economics

 Economics and graduate study  Law  Business  Economics  Public policy  After Undergraduate studies  Grad school  Banking  Financial and management consulting  Medical services  Pharmaceutical  Real Estate

Typical careers related to Economics  Actuary, Archivist, Attorney, Auditor, Bank Officer, Budget Analyst, City Planner, Claims Adjuster, Consultant, Controller, Credit Analyst, Educator, Foreign Service Officer, Financial Analyst, International Trade Specialist, Investment Banker,Lobbyist,Statistician,Technical Writer

Skills  Critiquing and diagnosing problems ; Trouble- shooting; Analyzing community needs; Problem- solving ; Program development; Analyzing public policies; Decision-making ; Analyzing manpower requirements; Systematizing/organizing material ; Reviewing/evaluating; Team building; and goal setting.

Celebrity: Arnold Schwarzenegger  Economics major  Actor, bodybuilder, Governor/politician  Time traveler

Mathematical Economics Mancini R. Udoji

 The Department of Economics and the Department of Economics jointly offer a major leading to a bachelor of science degree in mathematical economics.  Affords the student an opportunity to apply mathematical methods to the development of economic theory, models, and quantitative analysis.  Job scope consists of Economics Major and Mathematics Major  i.e. Graduate school, investment banking, public policy, financial services, and consulting

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EmployerJob TitleCity VCU School of DentistryDental StudentRichmond Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Financial Analyst TraineeWinston-Salem Moai Films, Inc.Film Production AssistantLos Angeles Columbia UniversityPhD Student in of Physical TherapyNew York Adams Outdoor AdvertisingSales AssociateCharlotte CCG-LLCProject ManagerJacksonville Northwestern UniversityResearch TechnicianWeston Johns Hopkins UniversityTeacher AssistantBaltimore New York Sports ClubPersonal TrainerNew York University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Medical StudentChapel Hill

Health and Exercise Science Katie Esler

Overview The purpose of the Health and Exercise Department is to advance knowledge through research and to distribute this knowledge through education of and service to humanity. The focus of this department is to promote health and prevent and treat disease through healthful behaviors, emphasizing physical activity and nutrition

Careers of Interest in HES Major Educator Epidemiologist Fitness Center Manager Nurse Nutritionist Occupational Therapist Personal Trainer Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Physical Therapist Physician Physician Assistant Physiologist Public Health Advocate Recreational Therapist Research Assistant HES majors tend to pursue one of three options after graduating 1.Further education in medicine or allied health fields 2.Further education in HES fields 3.Immediate employment.

Skills Developed within HES Major  Interpersonal Skills  Leading/Coordinating  Strong understanding of anatomy and physiology  Awareness of proper nutrition  Caring  Organizing  Motivating/Developing others  Problem-Solving  Ability to assess the physical condition of others *Health and Exercise Science majors at Wake Forest work with human cadavers in Human Gross Anatomy - a unique opportunity for undergraduates.

Professionals on LinkedIn There are 204 professionals listed on the LinkedIn WFU Career Connectors Group with a major in Health and Exercise Science There are 291 professionals listed on the LinkedIn Wake Forest Alumni Group with a major in Health and Exercise Science

Mystery Major?  Broadcasting Assistant  Marketing Associate  Certified Flight Instructor Program  Carpet Cleaner  Travel Counselor  Writer/Cartoonist  English Teacher  Broker  Master Student in Art History  Sales Analyst  DishLATINO Marketing Operations Specialist

Politics and International Affairs

What is it?  “Political Science is the study of government, public policies and political behavior. Political science uses both humanistic perspectives and science skills to examine the United States and all countries and regions of the world.”  ( major-or-career/political-science/)

Career interest in Political Science  Account Executive  Attorney  Campaign Coordinator  Chief Financial Officer  CIA/FBI Agent  City/Urban Planner  Commercial Real Estate Agent  Congressional Aide  Conservationist  Consultant  Credit Manager  Debate Coach  Detention Coach  Diplomat  Educator  Financial Advisor  Public Relations Specialist  Foreign Service Officer  Human Resources Specialist  Insurance Agent  Judicial Clerk  Labor Relations Specialist  Legal Assistant  Legislative Assistant  Legislative Correspondent  Lobbyist  Marketing Coordinator  Litigation Clerk  Paralegal Investigator  Peace Corp Volunteer  Policy Analyst  Political Analyst  Probation/Parole Officer  Public Relations Specialist  Public Service Worker  Technical Analyst  Senator

Skills  “Skillful at speaking, reading and writing”  “Ability to effectively communicate ideas”  “Able to associate with people with differing beliefs”  “Skilled at developing personal thoughts/theories”  “Ability to assess crises and problem solve”  “Awareness of community needs”  “Propensity to be a leader”

Potential Jobs  Broadcasting Assistant  Certified Flight Instructor Program  Travel Counselor  Law Student  Paralegal  Writer/Cartoonist  Financial Advisor  English Teacher  DishLATINO Marketing Operations Specialist  Logistics Specialist

Interested?  For more information visit the WFU Department of Political Science 