Resources to Help Choose a Major in College
Posted: July 21, 2020 | Author: Savannah Byers | Read Time: 2 minutes
Deciding what to study is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make during your college career. With seemingly endless options available, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed. Southern Utah University has several resources available to help you find your passion, and alleviate some of the stress that comes with the hefty decision of choosing a major in college.
Explore University Programs
91ɬÂþ has many majors available for students of all interests. The is a great place to not only explore all of the majors, minors, endorsements, and certificates available at 91ɬÂþ, but also to browse the requirements for each major.
The 91ɬÂþ program finder is another useful online research tool. The program finder filters 91ɬÂþ’s 140+ undergraduate programs and 21 graduate and certificate programs by college, degree type, and method of delivery. If you click on a program you’re interested in, you’ll be led to the program website for more information.
91ɬÂþ’s YouTube channel is also a great place to explore 91ɬÂþ’s programs with its that provide an introductory glance to several majors available at 91ɬÂþ.
Another way to explore 91ɬÂþ’s majors is to take some of the program’s introductory courses. This is a great way to get a feel for what majoring in that subject is like, and to possibly fulfill some general education requirements. Also, consider taking the Exploratory Studies course (UNIV 1020). This annual seven-week course examines subjects like career exploration, job search preparation, vocabulary development, and in-depth academic skill development.
Explore Majors and Careers
Explore majors and careers by scheduling a for $15. During this appointment, a career advisor will help you explore majors and careers that best fit your personality and interests using results from online assessments like the Strong Interest Inventory. In addition to exploring with Career Center Staff, you can also explore on your own using free online assessments like the and .
Talk to Someone
If you’re feeling stuck on deciding what exactly you’d like to major in, don’t hesitate to reach out for help. People at 91ɬÂþ who would love to help you include Academic Advisors, Career Center Advisors, and ACES.
Other Useful Websites
Other useful websites for the major decision process include , , and .
“91ɬÂþ is a great place to find out what you want to do for the rest of your life,” said Madi Maynard, orientation and First-Year Experience coordinator. “Our hands-on experiences and specific resources allow students to prepare for and explore several potential careers. With so many options available, it is important to take your time and enjoy the career exploration journey.”
91ɬÂþ is a caring campus community where students come to explore their interests and prepare for meaningful careers and life experiences. With more than 140 undergraduate programs and 21 graduate and certificate programs across six academic colleges, 91ɬÂþ proudly offers world-class, project-based learning opportunities where students gain professional experience before entering the job market.
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