You May Be Investigative

If you are: inquisitive, analytical, scientific, observant, precise, independent, cautious, curious

If you can: solve math problems, understand physics theories, interpret formulas, think abstractly, perform experiments

If you like to: xplore ideas, use computers, work independently, read scientific or technical magazines, analyze data, take science courses

If you relate to the Investigative occupational type then your Michigan Career Pathway is most likely Natural Resources and Agri-Science and/or Health Sciences.

Careers in this path are related to agriculture, the environment and natural resources. These include agricultural sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, fisheries, forestry, horticulture and wildlife.


Based on Personality types developed by John Holland, Ph.D.

The Academic Programs referenced below are not necessarily the only programs offered by departments, but are meant to reflect the Career Areas referred to.

Career Areas  Academic Programs Offered by NMU  Academic Department 
Biologist Biology, Botany, Ecology Biology Department
2001 New Science Facility, 227-2310
Botanist Biology, Botany, Ecology Biology Department
2001 New Science Facility, 227-2310
Chemical Engineer Chemistry, Biochemistry Chemistry Department
3301 New Science Facility, 227-2911
Chemist Chemistry, Biochemistry, Water Science Chemistry Department
3301 New Science Facility, 227-2911
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Technician Clinical Laboratory Science Department
3515 West Science, 227-2930
Dentist Pre-Dentistry Chemistry Department
3301 New Science Facility, 227-2911
Economist Economics Economics Department
208 Cohodas, 227-2220
Experimental Psychologist Psychology/Grad Prep Psychology Department
346 Gries, 227-2935
Geographer Environmental Conservation, Human Geography Geography Department
3001 New Science Facility, 227-2500
Mathematician Mathematics, Computational Mathematics Math and Computer Science Department
1001 New Science Facility, 227-2020
Pharmacist Pre-Pharmacy Chemistry Department
3301 New Science Facility, 227-2911
Physician Pre-Medicine, Physiology Chemistry Department
3301 New Science Facility, 227-2911
Physicist Physics Physics Department
2515 West Science, 227-2450
Sociologist Sociology, Applied Sociology Sociology/Social Work Department
130 Gries, 227-2706
Soil Conservation Technician Environmental Conservation, Human Geography Geography Department
213 West Scien, 227-2500
Technical Writer Writing English Department
229 Gries, 227-2711
Veterinarian Zoology, Pre-Veterinary Biology Department
2001 New Science Facility, 227-2310
Science Technologist  Science Technician, Science Technologist  Clinical Laboratory Science Department
3515 West Science, 227-2930
Zoologist Zoology Biology Department
2001 New Science Facility, 227-2310

Internships, Volunteer, and Job Possibilities

  • Counseling Center
  • Engineering Firm
  • Government Agency
  • Hospital
  • Michigan DNR
  • Pharmaceutical Firm
  • Physician's Office
  • Scientific Publication
  • US Fish and Wildlife Service
  • Veterinary Clinic

For more information contact Career Services at 227-2800.

Student Organizations

A listing of all NMU Student Organziations is available at The Hub, linked below. For more information, contact the Center for Student Enrichment.

The Academic and Career Advisement Center Staff, 3302 C.B. Hedgcock Bldg, 227-1971, can provide you with more information on careers and majors which match this occupation type, as well as the career planning process.