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Skills Acquired by Majors 

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MAJOR  KEY SKILLS RELATED NACE COMPETENCY (Top 4) 
English / Writing Writing, editing, critical reading Communication, Critical Thinking, Career & Self-Development, Professionalism 
History Research, contextual analysis, argumentation Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion, Communication, Career & Self-Development 
Philosophy Ethical reasoning, logic, writing Critical Thinking, Communication, Equity & Inclusion, Career & Self-Development 
Political Science Policy analysis, public speaking, research Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership 
Psychology Behavior analysis, data interpretation, assessment Critical Thinking, Technology, Career & Self-Development, Communication 
Sociology Data collection, cultural awareness, interviewing Equity & Inclusion, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Communication 
Anthropology Cross-cultural research, ethnography, fieldwork Equity & Inclusion, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Communication 
Languages / Linguistics Translation, phonetics, cross-cultural awareness Communication, Equity & Inclusion, Critical Thinking, Teamwork 
Biology Lab techniques, scientific writing, teamwork Technology, Teamwork, Critical Thinking, Career & Self-Development 
Chemistry  Chemical analysis, safety, quantitative reasoning Technology, Critical Thinking, Professionalism, Career & Self-Development 
Physics Experimental design, modeling, problem-solving Critical Thinking, Technology, Career & Self-Development, Communication 
Mathematics Logical reasoning, quantitative analysis Critical Thinking, Technology, Career & Self-Development, Communication 
Statistics  Data analysis, programming (R, Python), visualization Technology, Critical Thinking, Communication, Career & Self-Development 
Computer Science  Coding, system design, algorithms Technology, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Career & Self-Development 
Environmental Science  GIS, data collection, sustainability analysis Critical Thinking, Technology, Equity & Inclusion, Career & Self-Development 
Engineering CAD software, systems design, prototyping Technology, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Professionalism 
Economics  Data interpretation, cost-benefit analysis Critical Thinking, Technology, Career & Self-Development, Communication 
Business Administration  Project planning, leadership, budgeting Leadership, Teamwork, Communication, Professionalism 
Marketing Content creation, branding, analytics Communication, Technology, Career & Self-Development, Creativity 
Finance  Financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting Critical Thinking, Technology, Professionalism, Career & Self-Development 
Accounting Reporting, auditing, tax compliance Professionalism, Technology, Career & Self-Development, Critical Thinking 
Communication Studies  Public speaking, interpersonal skills, social media Communication, Teamwork, Equity & Inclusion, Critical Thinking 
Journalism Investigative writing, research, editing Communication, Professionalism, Critical Thinking, Technology 
Education Curriculum development, classroom management Communication, Leadership, Equity & Inclusion, Teamwork 
Social Work Counseling, empathy, advocacy Equity & Inclusion, Teamwork, Communication, Career & Self-Development 
Public Health Health education, research, policy literacy Equity & Inclusion, Technology, Critical Thinking, Career & Self-Development 
Human Development Counseling, relationship building, conflict resolution Communication, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Career & Self-Development 

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UNC Career Center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, following  the University’s winter weather Condition 2 status.

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