1. Activity Sheet:
Multiple Intelligences—Majors and Careers*
NAME: Katherine Delgado
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)
English Writer, Secondary Education,
Communication, Pre-Med, Education,
Writer, public speaker, lawyer, History, Political Science, Broadcast,
Linguistic intelligence (word teacher, journalist, librarian, talk Journalism, Public Relationships, Radio and
smart) show host, tour guide
Television, Speech Communication and
Rhetoric, Foreign Language, Culture.
Scientist, mathematician, banker, Biology, Chemistry, Accounting, Finance,
Logical—mathematical intelligence Economics, Finance Accounting, and Pre-
investment broker, accountant,
(number smart) Med.
doctor
Art, Drama, Education, Biology, Architect,
Sculptor, painter, anatomy teacher,
Bachelor in Arts, Bachelor in Science,
Spatial intelligence (art smart) architect, builder, photographer,
urban planner, artist, interior Graphic Design, Art and Design.
decorator
Theater, Bachelor in Arts, Exercise Science,
Bodily—kinesthetic intelligence Athlete, actor, dancer, trainer, Physical Education, Kinesiology, Massage
(body smart) gymnast, thespian, massage
Therapy Program, Fashion, and Advertising
therapist, model
Business.
Musician, dancer, critic, music
Ballet, Dance, Composition, Journalism,
Musical intelligence (music smart) Education, Music, and Engineer.
instructor, singer, record producer
Education, Economics, History, Accounting
Teacher, politician, salespeople,
Selling, Business, Public Policy, and Social
Interpersonal intelligence (people arbitrator, manager, human
resources executive, psychologist, Work, Management, Phycology, Social
smart) Work, Counselor, Sport Management,
social worker, marriage counselor,
coach, nurse, doctor Nursing, Medical Career, Biology, Pre-Med
and Chemistry.
Independent-type work, life style Counseling, Community, Social Service,
Intrapersonal intelligence (me Philosophy, Ethics, English, and Journalism.
coach, energy healer, clergy,
smart)
philosopher, writer
Biology, Anthropology, Meteorology,
Naturalistic intelligence (nature Botanist, zoologist, archeologist,
Atmospheric Science, Science, Animal
smart) meteorologist, environmentalist,
animal trainer, veterinarian
Training.
*Rhythms of College Success: A Journey of Discovery Change, and Mastery. Piscitelli, S. Boston, MA:
Pearson Education, 2008, 101