Sample Student Scenarios

A junior psychology major, Kathy wants to eventually earn a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and then practice psychotherapy. Working as an intern with Dr. Leon, Executive Director of hte local community health center, she realizes that she is also attracted to the administrative side of mental health care. Dr. Leon alerts her to the fact that clinical skills are not enough and that mental health administrators need to have business and organizational skills as well.

Marian, a sophomore Russian History major, knows that she must earn a Ph.D. in order to teach at a university. Graduate programs in Russian history are few in number and competitive. She realizes that knowledge and skills that could create more job opportunities are essential for her if she opts for a career outside of academia.

Bryan is majoring in art with a specialization in sculpture. Eventually, he wants to open his own studio and sell his work directly to the public. He knows that running a successful studio will require that he be not only a good artist but also an effective businessman.

Sam, a freshman biology major, is planning to go into medicine and specialize in pediatrics. After talking to his uncle, a physician, he realizes that medicine today is more than treating patients and that a medical practice is also a business which requires a knowledge of accounting, marketing, and personnel management.