School of Humanities and Sciences

Career Opportunities

Ultimately, the School of Humanities and Sciences strives to prepare students for their life after graduation, whether that is starting a career right away or attending graduate school. Our alumni are servant leaders who are equipped to make a contribution. They are peacemakers who are globally aware. They are informed members of society who are concerned. Graduates from the School of Humanities and Sciences are doing exciting things all over the world – from missions work to government work to journalism, and careers in the medical and mental health fields. They are experiencing success and they are making an impact.

Communication

Potential Careers:

  • Advertising
  • Book/newspaper/magazine publishing – editing, production, design
  • Radio/television – news, promotion, production
  • Public relations – marketing, fundraising, management, media relations
  • Technical writing – news releases
  • Ministries
  • Mission trip coordination
  • Admission counselors
  • Student life
  • Tour guides
  • Sales
  • Insurance
  • Financial investment counselor

Languages and Literature

Potential Careers:

  • Creative writing
  • Journalism
  • Technical writing
  • Media
  • Research writing
  • Editing
  • Teaching
  • Advertising
  • Copywriting
  • Marketing
  • Teaching
  • Publishing
  • Public relations

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Potential Careers in Biology:

  • Research
  • Teaching
  • Genetic counseling
  • Animal care
  • Pharmacology
  • Scientific illustration
  • Biological photography
  • Lobbying

Employers include government agencies, museums, hospitals, public schools, universities, pharmaceutical companies, research laboratories, environmental agencies, public health services, conservation agencies, zoos, aquariums, armed services, and law firms.

Potential Careers in Math:

  • Banking
  • Education
  • Research
  • Data processing
  • Computer programming
  • Software training
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Marketing
  • Economist
  • Statistician
  • Biostatistician
  • Engineering
  • Aerospace
  • Construction management
  • Real estate management

Employers include banks, schools, colleges, universities, government agencies, market research firms, and computer firms. 

Potential Careers in Science:

  • Research
  • Scientific development
  • Forensics
  • Teaching
  • Toxicology
  • Biotechnology
  • Production and quality assurance
  • Medical sales
  • Medical author, illustrator, writer
  • Nursing
  • Doctor
  • Biologist
  • Chemist
  • Physicist
  • Biophysicist
  • Biochemist
  • Electronics technician
  • Engineering
  • Geologist
  • Hydrologist
  • Environmental scientist
  • Seismologist
  • Materials science

Employers include schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, manufacturing companies, pharmaceutical companies, military, government agencies, professional societies, and research associations. 

Psychology

Potential Careers in Psychology:

  • Alcohol/drug counselor
  • Behavior analyst
  • Career counselor
  • Case worker
  • Child protection worker
  • Corrections/parole officer
  • Family services worker
  • Human resources counselor
  • Housing/student life coordinator
  • Mental health technician
  • Public relations specialist
  • Rehabilitation advisor
  • Residential youth counselor
  • Social work assistant

With further graduate training, students can be prepared for careers in:

  • Counseling
  • Higher education
  • Research
  • Human services
  • Social work

Social Sciences

Potential Careers in History, Global Studies, and Social Science:

  • Education – teaching, research
  • Journalism
  • Government – museums, historical sites, libraries, law enforcement, human services, program
  • development
  • Politics – public official, advocacy
  • Law/criminal justice
  • Non-profit organizations – missions, historical societies, relief organizations
  • Archival management
  • Human services – case management, advocacy, mental health
  • Intelligence
  • Homeland security
  • International business
  • Political consultants
  • Translators/interpreters
  • Peace Corps
  • Government aid
  • Military
 
 
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Barrett Price
Class of 2006
Global Studies

Learned at CCU:
The most important thing I learned at Colorado Christian University was to ask questions and to see things with an open mind – mostly regarding faith, boundaries, relationships, and history.
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