Career Services
Many students aren't sure where to start when it comes to a career. At Southern Virginia, the first step is simple: check out our online Career Development Services, where you'll find the information and resources you need to jump–start your future. The Career Development Center also provides personalized support to help you enter the workforce.
What can I do with a degree in…?
Many students worry that the major they choose will dictate the rest of their life. While this may be true of a highly focused, specialized degree offered at trade schools or larger universities, this is not the case at Southern Virginia.
Because of our liberal arts Core, students are prepared to excel in a variety of fields. English majors aren't locked into a life of books, and chemistry majors aren't locked into a life in the lab. Many potential futures can spring from any one course of study.
Below are some of our majors and minors and a handful of the many careers they prepare you for:
| Business Management
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Marketing, media planning, manufacturing, banking, management positions
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| English
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Teaching, public relations, law, journalism, social work |
| History
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Journalism, education, research, museum sciences, government, law
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| Mathematics
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Accounting, computer science, consulting, production management, education |
| Music
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Education, advertising, fine arts, entertainment |