Major Choices, Career Decisions

Major Choices, Career Decisions: Two topics that are important to every college student

Some students enter college with their majors already declared.  They might even have some ideas about what career(s) they would like to pursue upon graduation.  Many other students, however, begin their college careers without a chosen major.  These students use their experiences at the college level to help in the decision-making process.  Whether you have declared your major or not, this course module will help you to be sure that your major choices and career decisions are the right ones for you!

If you already have specific plans for a major , use this course module to examine how and why you have made your major decision.  Learn about opportunities to gain valuable experience related to your major and career goals.

If you have not yet decided on a major , use this course module to begin thinking about your options and the steps you can take to begin making decisions about your future.

Some students feel overwhelmed by t he importance of making decisions about majors and careers.  To begin and accomplish this important task, start the process of gathering information about yourself and the opportunities in the world around you.  As you gain information and experience, the process of making a decision will become easier.

The Major/Career equation is a great tool that you can use to help solve the puzzle of your major/career decisions.  The equation illustrates the components that you will need to consider to be satisfied with your career decision.  You can examine any factor in the equation, including the result, with the information and activities in this course module.