Career Information
Below are links to career information provided by professional associations, student honor societies and leading publications.
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer science
Criminal justice
English
Gerontology
History
Interactive digital design
Legal studies
Mathematics
Political science
Psychobiology
Psychology
Social services
Sociology
Spanish
Theater
In addition, in-depth occupational profiles with information about the necessary training and education, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, and working conditions is available in the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Preparing for Graduate School or Professional School
The best ways to prepare for graduate or professional school are to take any required undergraduate courses, do well in your classes, study for the entrance exams and reflect deeply on why you want to continue on to graduate or professional school. In addition to any specific prerequisites or desired qualifications (see below for more information), admissions committees will pay attention to your undergraduate GPA, especially in your major; your entrance exam test score; letters of recommendation; and your personal statement, which should be focused, clear and thoughtful.
Structured preparation for the entrance exams is strongly recommended and Kaplan, The Princeton Review and other programs offer preparation courses and materials. Information about the exams and preparation materials is also available through the organizations that administer the exams: DAT (dental school), GMAT (business school), GRE (graduate school), GRE Subject Tests (some graduate programs), LSAT (law school), MCAT (medical school) and OAT (optometry school). For information on when to take these entrance exams, see below:
- Business school application timeline
- Graduate school application timeline
- Law school application timeline
Field-Specific Requirements and Tips
In regard to field-specific requirements and tips for graduate and professional school admissions, professional associations and student national honor societies provide insightful information. Below are some of the links available for programs that Quinnipiac alumni have attended.
Biochemistry
Biology
Business administration
Chemistry
Clinical psychology
Computer science
Counseling
Criminal justice
Dentistry
Drama
Economics
Education
English
English as a second language
Forensic science
Gerontology
Higher education administration
History
Industrial and organizational psychology
International relations
Journalism
Landscape architecture
Law
Library science
Marriage and family therapy
Mathematics
Medicine
Music
Naturopathic medicine
Pharmacy
Psychiatric nursing
Psychology
Public administration and public policy
Public health
School psychology
Social work
Sociology
Speech and language pathology
Student affairs
Town/city planning
Visual arts