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Choosing Your Major
It's fine to start college undecided about your major. It may help to shop around during your first year.
Declaring a major gives you a goal, keeps you focused and motivates you to study.
Major vs. Career
A major reflects study in a field that you're passionate about. Use the education you get to create a career that gives you satisfaction.
Many careers in occupational fields don't require specific majors. You don't have to choose a career that matches your major.
When deciding on a career or major
- don't just focus on a major and hope to get a career out of it.
- don't overly consider salary and prestige. Find something you'll enjoy doing.
- don't let career fads or easy courses dictate what your choice.
- follow your passion. Learn what you love to do and go for it.
Career Counseling
Use our resources to identify your interests, skills, values, personality and other factors that help you choose a major and make career goals.
- Visit a campus Career Center or library.
- Meet with a counselor.
- Take STU109, a course that helps you select a major and career.
- Take STU101, a motivational/study skill course that includes how to select a major and career.
- Take STU103, a course that helps you develop and apply thinking strategies.
Course Descriptions
Course descriptions can help you find interesting and exciting careers and majors. Here's how to do the research:
- If you plan to transfer to a university, look at the upper-division (300 and 400 course numbers) courses of a university.
- For occupational programs, look at courses above the introductory level.
Other Exploratory Avenues
- Research several career possibilities and academic majors.
- Participate in student organizations or volunteer at agencies linked to a major in which you're interested.
- Shadow someone in your career interest.
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