LEARN ABOUT THE 16 CAREER CLUSTERS TRACK BY STATE OF CA
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
The production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture and other plant and animal products/resources.
Jobs in this cluster include: farmers, food processing plant workers, food scientists, and beekeepers.
Architecture & Construction
Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Focused on careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment. Jobs in this cluster include: architects, contractors, carpenters, electricians, draftsmen, and building maintenance.
Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications
Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications
Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications
Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism and entertainment services.
Jobs in this cluster include: entertainers, artists, musicians, production assistants, set designers, web designers, and cell phone manufacturers & service providers.
Business Management & Administration
Business Management & Administration
Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications
Planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy.
Jobs in this cluster include: office managers, administrative assistants, executives, and quality control personnel.
Education Training
Business Management & Administration
Education Training
Planning, managing, teaching, and providing educational training services, and related learning support services.
Jobs in this cluster include teachers, trainers, curriculum specialists, tutors, counselors, and education administrators.
Finance
Business Management & Administration
Education Training
Planning and managing finances and investments. Provides services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management.
Jobs in this cluster: bankers, financial planners, tax preparers, actuaries, insurance agents and investment brokers.
Government & Public Administration
Government & Public Administration
Government & Public Administration
Executing governmental functions to include governance, national security, foreign service, planning, revenue, taxation, and regulation at the local, state and federal levels.
Jobs in this cluster include: local mayor and city council, the state legislators and governor, urban planners, and Parks & Recreation employees.
Health Science
Government & Public Administration
Government & Public Administration
Planning, managing and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services and biotechnology research and development.
Jobs in this cluster include: doctors, physical therapists, medical researchers, biomedical engineers, nurses, physician’s assistants, and x-ray technicians.
Hospitality & Tourism
Government & Public Administration
Hospitality & Tourism
Management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel related services.
Jobs in this cluster include: Wait staff, chefs and line cooks, country club tennis and golf professionals, hotel desk clerks, and amusement park workers.
Human Services
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Hospitality & Tourism
Preparing individuals for career pathways that relate to human needs like counseling, mental health, personal care, family, community, and consumer services.
Jobs in this cluster include: loan officers, psychologists, social workers, embalmers, and substance abuse counselors.
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Designing, developing, supporting and managing of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services.
Jobs in this cluster include: software engineers, IT support staff, computer engineers and network managers.
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Planning, managing and providing public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.
Jobs in this cluster include: police officers, firefighters, lawyers, judges, prison guards, and private security officers.
COLLEGE MAJOR CATEGORIES
Arts and Humanities
Arts and Humanities
Majors that fall under the Arts & Humanities area combine the study of art, language, literature, music, philosophy, and religion.
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers/majors/arts-humanities
Business
Arts and Humanities
Majors and disciplines that fall under the Business area include accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and real estate.
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers/majors/business
Health and Medicine
MULTI-INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Majors that fall under the Health and Medicine combine the study, research, and knowledge of health principles to prevent, diagnose, and care for humans and animals.
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers/majors/health-medicine
MULTI-INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
MULTI-INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
MULTI-INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Programs in the multi-interdisciplinary area combine two or more majors together through a common theme.
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies
PUBLIC & SOCIAL SERVICES
MULTI-INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
PUBLIC & SOCIAL SERVICES
Areas of study that fall under Public & Social Services include public administration, social services, and protective services.
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers/majors/public-social-services
S.T.E.M.
MULTI-INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
PUBLIC & SOCIAL SERVICES
Programs that fall under STEM provides students with a multidisciplinary skill set that overlap in each of the 4 disciplines.
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers/majors/science-technology-engineering-math
SOCIAL SCIENCES
SOCIAL SCIENCES
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Majors that fall under Social Sciences focus on individuals and society and the relationship between them.
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers/majors/social-sciences
Majors...Degrees...& Careers...Oh My!
This is considered step one for most students! Higher Education is the FIRST time students can decide what they want to study and where they want to go to school! We know this is a lot of responsibility, but we are here to support students in learning to find their major and degrees needed for their career choices.
Let's get started! Student's Role in Exploring Careers & Majors
1. Take a career or personality assessment to find out what occupations match your interest.
2. Explore your career interest by participating in activities and workshops.
3. Learn about the education level required for careers that interest you.
4. Learn about the different college majors connected to your career of interest.
Connecting Majors and Careers with a Degree
What is a Degree?
A qualification awarded to students after completing the requirements for a specific course of study. The type of degree you pursue will often be dictated by your major and/or career choice.
Degrees are divided both by discipline and the level of study. In terms of degree levels, students can pursue associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees, and often they choose to progress from one to the next over several years.
Start Here to Discover your Options!
CA Career Zone
CA Career Zone is an incredible resource that utilizes real-time CA data to find careers, schools, and majors! Unique components of this site are taking assessments based on personality, money choices, and lifestyles.
Click "explore now" to access CA Career Zone.
Our online learning platform is designed to be engaging and interactive. You'll have the opportunity to connect with your instructors and classmates, participate in discussions, and collaborate on projects.
CSU DEGREES & MAJORS
Click "CSU Degrees" below to search for degrees and majors offered at the 23 CSUs. When you search for a major you will have the option to search a campus individually or all campuses that offer it.
https://www.calstate.edu/attend/degrees-certificates-credentials/Pages/search-degrees.aspx
UC Majors
Click "UC Majors" below to search for majors offered at the 9 UCs. You can search for a major and get a list of campuses that offer it, or you can search for a campus and a list of all offered majors.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/campuses-majors/majors/
Major Explorer
Click "Explore more" below to see majors available at CA public institutions. How to use this tool:
1. Select an area of interest.
2. Select a specific discipline.
3. Click on the link next to the major to go to the department page.
https://www.transferbound.com/
ASU Me 3 Game & Degrees
ASU is the 6th largest school in the nation and has developed beneficial resources to help students discover their careers, degrees, interests, and majors. Click "Explore Now" below to try out their fun Me 3 game to explore your options.
https://degrees.apps.asu.edu/bachelors?init=false&nopassive=true
CA Career Zone
CA Career Zone utilizes real-time CA data to find majors and schools. You can search majors based on higest wages, most job openings, and number of graduates. Click "Explore Now" below to begin your search.
https://www.cacareerzone.org/majors/choosing
What Can I Do with this Major?
Use this website to explore majors and their career fields. Learn about the types of employers in each field and strategies to make you a more marketable candidate. Click "Explore Now" to learn more.
