Career Path & Options
What kinds of careers does a major in Arts& Sciences prepare one for? Arts & Sciences
graduates have successful careers in many
fields—scholarship and research, teaching,
business and industry, government service,
and other professions. The choices are many
and diverse, depending on several factors in
which you are the key player:
- Clearly defined career goals, based upon your interests and choice of major
- Solid academic accomplishments, especially in your major
- Your ability to think analytically and creatively
- Your ability to communicate clearly as a listener, speaker, and writer
- Development of your skills in human relations and campus leadership
- Internships, part-time/summer employment, or volunteer activity related to your field(s) of interest
- Your flexibility and willingness to try new things, to take risks
Real-World Experience
An Arts & Sciences degree provides a liberal education which develops skills that can transfer to and enhance your movement through a variety of careers. Listed below are some real-life examples. You may be surprised to see the diverse career opportunities that some graduates have found and in which they have been successful.
| MAJOR | POSITION | EMPLOYER |
| College Scholar | Digital Conversion Project Coordinator | Law Library of Congress |
| Religious Studies | Business Systems Anayst | TDS Computing Systems |
| Biological Sciences | Vice President, Finance and Administration | Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority |
| History | Legistlative Auditor | State of Tennessee |
| Political Science | Manager, GIS Data Center Operations | Perot Systems Corporation |
| French | Manager, Periodical Editing | Mosby, A. Harcourt Health Sciences Company |
| Biology/Chemistry | Vice President of Operations | Industrial Chemical Specialists, Inc. |
| Psychology | Certified Family Nurse Practitioner | Private Practice |
| Graphic Design | Web Manager | UT Medical Group |