Professions Introduction

Investigating professions may be an important part of educational planning for you, especially if you're designing a professionally-focused degree.  There are multiple investigative routes:

  • What knowledge does a certain profession expect college graduates to have? 
  • What skills are important in certain professions? 
  • What skills are generally important in the 21st-century workplace?
  • What education and training does it take to enter into a specific profession? 
  • What sources of information do practitioners use to remain knowledgeable in their professions? 
  • What criteria do you need to fulfill, and what knowledge is expected, for external certification in a specific profession?

Use these resources as appropriate to help you investigate professions, and make decisions about elements of your degree.