Influencing policy (training slides from Fast Track Impact)
Multiple Intelligences - Majors & Careers
1. Activity Sheet:
Multiple Intelligences—Majors and Careers*
NAME: JOSE BUSTILLO
Complete the last column of the chart below. If possible collaborate with a
classmate for this activity.
What majors will prepare
you for these careers?
Multiple Intelligence Possible careers (selected)
Linguistic intelligence (word
smart) Writer, public speaker, lawyer,
teacher, journalist, librarian, talk Communications and Media, Criminal
show host, tour guide Justice, Journalism, Public Relations
Logical—mathematical intelligence
(number smart) Scientist, mathematician, banker,
investment broker, accountant, Ecology, Bio-Chemistry, Marine Biology,
doctor Statistics, Applied Mathematics
Spatial intelligence (art smart)
Sculptor, painter, anatomy teacher,
architect, builder, photographer, Interior Design, Graphic Design,
urban planner, artist, interior Commercial and Advertising Art, Digital
decorator
Arts, Photography
Bodily—kinesthetic intelligence
(body smart) Athlete, actor, dancer, trainer,
gymnast, thespian, massage Dance, Massage Therapy, Nurse, Model
therapist, model
Musical intelligence (music smart)
Musician, dancer, critic, music
instructor, singer, record producer Music Production, Dance
Interpersonal intelligence (people
smart) Teacher, politician, salespeople,
arbitrator, manager, human Medicine, Nurse, Assistant, Psychology,
resources executive, psychologist, Business Administration, Production
social worker, marriage counselor,
coach, nurse, doctor
Intrapersonal intelligence (me
smart) Independent-type work, life style
coach, energy healer, clergy, Journalism, Sports Medicine, Sociology
philosopher, writer
Naturalistic intelligence (nature
smart) Botanist, zoologist, archeologist,
meteorologist, environmentalist, Biology, Astronomy, Ecology, Bio-
animal trainer, veterinarian Chemistry
*Rhythms of College Success: A Journey of Discovery Change, and Mastery. Piscitelli, S. Boston, MA:
Pearson Education, 2008, 101