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What can I do with a major in cognitive science?
SUNY Oswego - Career Services
- Career Communities
- Major And Career Exploration
- Resumes and Cover Letters
- Networking, Personal Branding and LinkedIn
- Job and Internship Searching
- Graduate School
- Online Career Tools
- Affinity Group Resources
- Compensation Negotiation
- Events
- Graduate Outcomes
- Information for
- Resource Center
- Connect with us
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Neuroscientist & Associate Director
Get involved in a professional organization
Cognitive Science Society Cognitive Neuroscience Society Association for Psychological ScienceSearch for opportunities
Companies:
User Testing
Peace Corps
Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
Titles:
Business Application Software Engineer
Research Associate
Research Team Manager
Explore the numerous career fields related to your major
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University
Community Colleges
Employers
Librarian
Archivist
Employment counselor
Researcher
Sample occupations
Develop and complete research.
Continue education for PhD to teach in universities.
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Law Enforcement
Probation/Parole Officer
Program Developer
Employers
Local law enforcement agencies
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Develop a desire to positively impact humanity.
Intern with local organizations.
Join relevant campus clubs and organizations.
Get involved in community service.
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Employers
Academic departments
Human Resources
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Intern with local industry and businesses.
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Employers
Academic departments
Human Resources
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Intern with local industry and businesses.
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Journalist
Market Analyst
Media Planner
Media Research
Employers
TV
Radio
Newspapers
Magazines
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Strengthen evaluating and interpreting events, information, and ideas.
Work with campus media outlets.
Intern or work with local media outlets.
Get involved with relevant campus clubs and organizations.
General information and strategies
- Develop skills in explaining complex scientific research concisely.
- Build and maintain computer knowledge.
- Continue learning about environmental and human needs.
- Develop good verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and reading comprehension skills.
- Build leadership skills.
- Continue education for a PhD to teach in universities.
- Strengthen evaluating and interpreting events, information, and ideas.