Hey everyone! I'm looking for a list of career choices and the subjects needed in order to pursue those careers. I want to plan my high school courses accordingly. Could anyone help me out with this?
Hello! It's a good idea to plan ahead, so I'm happy to help give you an overview of some popular careers and the subjects that are typically required for those fields. Keep in mind that specific college majors and programs may have slightly different requirements, but these suggestions provide a solid foundation.
1. Medicine / Healthcare
Subjects required: Biology, chemistry, physics, math (including calculus), and often some social sciences like psychology.
2. Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, etc.)
Subjects required: Math (including calculus), physics, and chemistry. Computer science may also be helpful for some engineering fields.
3. Computer Science / Information Technology
Subjects required: Math (including calculus), physics, and some computer programming courses if available.
4. Business / Finance / Economics
Subjects required: Math (including calculus or statistics), and courses related to business, economics, or personal finance if available.
5. Law / Public Service
Subjects required: Social sciences (history, government, economics, psychology), philosophy, and English/writing courses to develop strong communication skills.
6. Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.)
Subjects required: Biology, chemistry, physics, math (including calculus), and courses in other related sciences if available.
7. Humanities (English, History, Philosophy, etc.)
Subjects required: English/writing courses, history, and other humanities/social science courses such as philosophy, sociology, or psychology.
8. Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, etc.)
Subjects required: Social science courses like psychology, sociology, anthropology, history, and English/writing courses to develop strong communication skills.
9. Visual/Performing Arts (Art, Music, Theatre, Dance, etc.)
Subjects required: Art, music, theatre, or dance courses related to your specific discipline.
10. Environmental / Earth Sciences (Geology, Meteorology, etc.)
Subjects required: Biology, chemistry, physics, math (including calculus), and courses in related earth sciences if available.
As you plan your high school schedule, remember these are just general guidelines - specific college majors and programs might have slightly different requirements. It's also important to leave some flexibility for elective courses so that you can explore different interests and passions. Researching college programs in the fields of your interest can also give you more specific information on what subjects to study in high school.
Good luck with your planning!
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