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As discussed, interests are things we like to do. One way of considering
educational opportunities in Ohio is to view degrees offered at a distance
through interests. In the the Self-Assessment
section, you were able to take one of the Interest
Surveys based on the Holland Code. You were asked to identify two
or three interest patterns that sounded the most like you from six options:
Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional.
In OhioLearns! the
degrees and certificates have been categorized under one or two interest
patterns. The names for the categories differ slightly from the Holland
code names. For a comparison, use the chart below for a brief description
of the types and their corresponding categories in OhioLearns!
Do not be surprised if you see the same degree appearing in more than
one category. Some degrees and certificates have been crossed listed under
two categories. Visit
the degree and certificate search section in OhioLearns!
Use this section to discover new educational possibilities or to confirm
planned actions. Remember, a Regional Coordinator
will be happy to help you.
| Holland
Code Interest Categories |
OhioLearns!
Interest Categories
From World-of-Work, ACT
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| Realistic: Combines
characteristics of practicality, hands-on problem solving, action
orientation, focused on producing tangible results. |
Technical: Includes
careers related to Agricultural/Forestry; Transportation Operations,
Computer /Information Sciences Specialties; Construction & Maintenance;
Crafts; Mechanical & Electrical Specialties; Manufacturing Processing |
| Investigative: Embraces
ideas and comfortable with conceptual thinking; logical and analytical
preferences; focus on a scientific or mathematical reasoning. |
Science and Technology:
Includes careers related to Medical Technologies; Engineering and
Technologies; Natural Sciences and Technologies |
| Artistic: Combines
and seeks self-expression and creativity; preference for working independently. |
Arts: Includes careers
related to Applied Arts (Written and Spoken); Creative and Performing
Arts; Social Sciences; Applied Arts (Visual); Medical Diagnosis and
Treatment |
| Social: People oriented
seeks helping, caring,and supportive interactions; proficient using
written and verbal language skills. |
Social Services:
Includes careers related to Health Care; Education; Community Services;
Personal Services |
| Enterprising: Also
people oriented, but in a business focused way; likes to use persuasive
verbal and written language; attracted to status and prestige. |
Administration and Sales:
Includes careers related to Employment Related Services; Marketing
and Sales; Management: Regulatory & Protection |
| Conventional: Seeks
a defined order in work; can focus well on use of details and data;
prefers structure. |
Business Operations:
Includes careers related to Financial Transactions; Communications
and Records; Distribution and Dispatching |
| General: This is
not a category in the Holland Code, but one we developed. We use this
for those degrees and certificates offered at a distance that permit
students a great deal of latitude in terms of which direction, hence
interests, they want to develop. |
General: These are
degrees and certificates that are not directed towards any specific
career. Often, these degrees and certificates permit students to emphasis
particular interests they have, as addressed above, to complete the
course of study. |
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