COGNITIVE SCIENCE
What can I do with this degree?
Areas
Employers
Strategies
COMPUTERS AND
ENGINEERING
Computer Programming:
Computer-Human Interaction
Speech Synthesis and Voice
Recognition
Linguistic Analysis
Product Design
Human Factors Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Consultation Firms
Robotics Companies
Software Companies
Search Engine Corporations
Take courses in computational linguistics,
computer programming, applied math and
business. Gain experience through parttime jobs, summer work, and internships.
Obtain a graduate degree for advanced
positions. Fluency in a foreign language is a
plus.
SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
Analysis
Design
Support
Systems Integration
Database Administration
Business Application
Development
Executive Administration
Financial institutions
Insurance companies
Consulting firms
Manufacturers
Computer companies
Telecommunications companies
Retailers
Healthcare organizations
Hotels and restaurants
Entertainment companies
Educational institutions
City, State, and Federal government
Develop excellent interpersonal skills for
effective communication with technical and
non-technical colleagues. Gain
programming experience and knowledge
for increased opportunities. Become an
effective problem solver. Plan to
continually educate self on new computer
languages and technology. Obtain business
experience through internships or part-time
employment. Supplement program with
courses in accounting, human resources,
and procurement.
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COGNITIVE SCIENCE
What can I do with this degree?
Areas
Employers
Strategies
GOVERNMENT
Forensic Linguist
Press Release Writer
Federal Administrator
Secret Code Analyst
Federal Departments and Agencies
State and Local government
Supplement curriculum with coursework in
statistics and social research. Develop
exceptional computer, communication, and
research skills. Gain work experience via
government internships, part-time jobs, or
summer work. Learn the federal job
application process. Obtain a graduate
degree for advanced positions. Gain
translation proficiency in a language other
than English for an added advantage.
Consider beginning a career with the
government by joining the military.
EDUCATION AND
RESEARCH
Scientific and Theoretical
Research
Data Analysis
Information Sourcing
Postsecondary Professor
Postdoctoral Researcher
Colleges and universities
Government agencies
Research institutes
Non-profit agencies
Community organizations
Private industries
Consulting organizations
Information brokers
Develop exceptional quantitative,
statistical, and writing skills. Learn to use
statistics software packages as well as
database, spreadsheet, and desktop
publishing programs. Volunteer to help a
professor with a research project. Obtain an
advanced degree for research
administration positions. Network with
professionals working in areas of interest.
Gain experience working on teams. Obtain
a graduate degree for advanced positions.
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COGNITIVE SCIENCE
What can I do with this degree?
Areas
Employers
Strategies
BUSINESS
Technical Sales Representative
Consultant
Information Technology:
Systems Analysis
Systems Design
Systems Support
Systems Integration
Database Administration
Business Application
Development
Executive Administration
Publishing:
Document Designer
Training Materials Writer
Technical Writer
Insurance & finance firms
Banks
Staffing agencies
Manufacturing companies
Service industries
Non-profit organizations
Healthcare organizations
Travel Agencies
Book Publishers
Earn a minor in business or supplement
curriculum with courses in general
business, marketing, information systems,
technical writing, and/or industrial
technology. Gain business and/or IT
experience through part-time jobs, summer
work, and internships. Develop excellent
computer skills. Learn to use software
applications such as spreadsheets,
databases, and word processing. Hone
written and oral communication skills, as
well as editing skills. Join related
professional associations. Seek leadership
roles in student organizations.
HEALTHCARE
Speech Pathologist
Psychologist
Behavior Therapist
Psychiatrist
Hospitals
School Districts
Rehabilitation Centers
Counseling Centers
Prisons
Private Practice
Complete prerequisites for a Master’s
Degree in Speech Language Pathology, a
graduate degree in psychology, or a
graduate degree in medicine. Gain
experience with children and adults who
have speech, mental, or developmental
disabilities. Work in a pharmacy in order to
understand more about prescription drugs.
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