The City Manager directs the operations of a city and works with City Council to implement policies that will benefit the town.

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Academic majors to consider:

• Public Administration

• Public Policy

• Political Science

Medical Assistants take patient medical histories and prepare patients for medical exams as well as maintain medical records and insurance documentation.

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Academic majors to consider:

• Medical Assisting

• Science

• Health Science

Registered Nurses monitor patients’ health conditions, administer medications, and provide healthcare advice in hospitals or physician practices.

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Academic majors to consider:

• Nursing

• Medical Assisting

• Health Science

Trainers help people improve their skills in a given area. Trainers can work in corporate settings, in athletics, or as consultants.

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Academic majors to consider:

• Leadership and Management

• Business

• Life Sciences

Counselors work in many settings, such as schools, prisons, drug and alcohol programs, with the goal of helping people through tough times.

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Academic majors to consider:

• Counseling

• Psychology

• Social Work

Physical Therapists work with patients with injuries or chronic illnesses to help them improve their range of motion and manage pain.

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Academic majors to consider:

• Biology

• Physiology

• Health Science

Social Workers provide support to individuals and families in need, with the goal of improving their quality of life.

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Academic majors to consider:

• Social Work

• Psychology

• Rehabilitative Services

• Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Midwife, or Nurse Practitioner

• Physician Assistant

• Physical Therapist

• Occupational Therapist

• Radiation Therapist

• Genetic Counselor

• Speech-Language Pathologist

• Professor or College Instructor

• Dental Hygienist

• Emergency Management Director

• Registered Nurse

• Chiropractor

• Orthotist or Prosthetist

• Instructional Coordinator

• Arbitrator, Mediator, or Conciliator

• Respiratory Therapist

Librarians help people find information or entertainment in books and online via databases and archives.

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Academic majors to consider:

• Library Science

• Information Science

• English

Psychologists are mental health professionals who work with patients in counseling sessions to achieve personal growth and change unwanted behaviors.

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Academic majors to consider:

• Psychology

• Counseling

• Social Work

Teachers and professors educate and work with students to help them achieve their potential.

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Academic majors to consider:

• Education

• Teaching

• Communications