Choose a Grand Rapids Community College Major and Related Career that Matches Your Personality
Research shows that the closer students match their personality to a college major or career, the more likely they are to get better grades, graduate on time, and experience job satisfaction and success.
Four Steps to a Good Match and Decision
- Take The Career Key® test using GRCC’s code and identify your strongest Holland personality types.
Don’t have a code? Contact Career Development Services - Come back to this page to explore GRCC's programs below for your top two personality types identified by the Career Key® test.
- Learn as much as you can about the programs that interest you. For more information, look up the programs below in the GRCC Course Catalog and in Academic Departments. For more help with your Career Key test results and making a career or major decision, contact Career Development Services.
- Make a good decision using the ACIP method – it is simple and effective.
Click on or scroll down to explore the GRCC majors that match your personality Read how they were scientifically grouped.
Realistic
Safety & Law Enforcement
Corrections
Criminal Justice, TRF
Law Enforcement
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Forestry, TRF
Landscape Management
Natural Resources, TRF
Engineering
Architectural Drafting Technology
Electronics Technology
Engineering Technology – WMU, TRF
Industrial Technology, CERT
Manufacturing Apprenticeship Option
Mechanical Design
Mechanical Design, CERT
Music Recording Technology, TRF
Plastics Manufacturing Technology
Plastics Manufacturing Technology, CERT
Plastics Technology––FSU
Quality Science
Quality Science, CERT
Radiologic Technology
Technology Option
Water Purification
Crafts–Mechanical
Air Conditioning/Refrigeration/Heat
Air Conditioning/Refrigeration/Heat, CERT
Automotive Servicing, CERT
Automotive Technology
Industrial Maintenance Certificate
Industrial Maintenance Technology
Crafts–Electrical–Electronic
Electronics Servicing, CERT
Crafts–Metal, Wood, Plastic, Fabric
Tooling and Manufacturing Technology
Tooling and Manufacturing Technology, CERT
Welding Technology
Welding, CERT
Manufacturing & Production
Digital Prepress
Digital Prepress, CERT
Investigative
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, TRF
Environmental Science, TRF
Geology, TRF
Oceanography, TRF
Physical Science, NON–DEGREE
Physics, TRF
Life Sciences
Biology, TRF
Crop/Soil Science, TRF
Life Science, NON–DEGREE
Health Sciences
Pharmacy, TRF
Pre–Dentistry, TRF
Pre–Medicine, TRF
Pre–Optometry, TRF
Pre–Veterinary Medicine, TRF
Surgical Technology, LCC TRF
Laboratory & Medical Technology
Chemical Technology
Chemical Technology, CERT
Medical Technology, TRF
Computer Science & Technology
CIS–Appliation Software
CIS–Computer Programming
CIS–Network Administrator
Computer Applications Technology
Computer Applications, CERT
Computer Science, TRF
UNIX System Administration, CERT
Web Tech Support
Web Tech Support–CERT
Mathematics & Data Analysis
Math, NON–DEGREE
Mathematics, TRF
Social Sciences
Economics, TRF
History, TRF
Political Science, TRF
Psychology, TRF
Sociology, TRF
Engineering
Engineering, TRF
Engineering, TRF – Kettering Univ.
Artistic
Literature, Language & Philosophy
English, TRF
Foreign Language, TRF
Language Arts, NON DEGREE
Speech, TRF
Visual Arts
Architecture, TRF
Art, TRF
Digital Graphic Communications
Interior Decorating and Design
Photography
Photography, TRF
Web Designer Development
Web Designer Development CERT
Drama & Dance
Theater, TRF
Music
Music Performance: Instrumental
Music Performance: Piano/Organ
Music Performance: Voice
Music, General
Communications
Journalism, TRF
Social
Social Services
Addiction Studies
Child Development
Child Development, CDA
Gerontology
Juvenile Services
Social Work, TRF
Nursing, Therapy & Health Promotion
Associate Degree Nursing
Dental Hygiene
Nursing, TRF
Occupational Therapy Assisting
Occupational Therapy, TRF
Physical Therapy, TRF
Child & Adult Care
Dental Assisting
Dental Assisting, CERT
Practical Nursing, CERT
Education & Library Services
Art, NON–DEGREE
Liberal Arts, General
Library Science, TRF
Music Education: Choral
Music Education: Instrumental
Music, NON–DEGREE
Paraprofessional Education
Physical Education, NON–DEGREE
Pre–Elementary Education
Pre–Secondary Education, TRF
Theater, NON–DEGREE
Unspecified Liberal Arts, TRF
Sports
Physical Education, TRF
Enterprising
Sales & Purchasing
Fashion Merchandising
Marketing, CERT
Hospitality, Beauty, & Customer Service
Mortuary Science, TRF
Legal Practice & Support
Pre–Law, TRF
Business Administration
Baking and Pastry Arts
Business Administration
Business Administration, TRF
Culinary Arts
Culinary Management
Entrepreneurship
Management and Supervision
Management, Kettering Univ., TRF
Music Merchandising, TRF
Personal Chef Business
Promotion
Marketing
Conventional
Mathematical Detail
Accounting
Administrative Detail
Office Administration
