| Deciding on a Major |
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It is important
for you to begin to focus your educational goals and course of study
through the selection of a major. Listed below are suggestions to help
you in your decision-making process.
- Consider the selection of course options in liberal education for
exposure to a variety of disciplines.
- Visit Career Services in Sanford Hall for information
on possible careers, skills/interest assessment information, employment
outlook information, or job market updates. Students can utilize
the DISCOVER computerized career guidance system and other career
assessment tests. Personal career counseling appointments are also
available.
- Arrange a discussion
with a faculty member in a discipline in which you may
be interested.
- Interview a professional working in a field in
which you may be interested. Find out their background and education,
what skills they use in their profession, what qualifications are
needed to enter the field, etc.
- Perform volunteer
work within
a professional field of your interest. This will give you direct
experience to help in your decision-making process.
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| Things to Consider: |
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- What are your interests?
- Where would you like to
live?
- What kind of lifestyle would
you enjoy?
- What are your own abilities,
talents, achievements and personality traits?
- What may be the future trend
for a particular profession?
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Declaring a Major
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To officially declare a major:
- You are advised to consult
with a faculty advisor or department chair in your chosen academic
department. (Some departments require formal admission to their
major.) Records & Advising Services can provide you with names,
office locations and office phone numbers of the department faculty.
The campus directory can also be viewed by clicking here.
- Stop by Records & Advising
Services and fill out a Major Change Form. This form can also be
accessed by clicking here.
- It is important to report
any changes to your declared major/minor/emphasis to Records & Advising
Services.
Remember, you can change your major if you change your
mind. Consult with your advisor. |
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