How to Make a Career Decision If you are Undecided about your Major? J.Dyrek

What is a Major? a subject or field of study chosen by a student to represent his or her principle interest and upon which a large share of his or her efforts are concentrated J.Dyrek

Major Myths I’ll get my general education courses out of the way first. The best way to find out about majors is to take courses. The major I choose now will determine my lifelong career. J.Dyrek

Undecided “…it’s better to remain Undecided than to jump into a major, or multiple majors, for no other reason than “everyone else is doing it”. The Princeton Review

You’re not alone… Studies suggest that it is typical for undergraduates to try out 4 or 5 majors before arriving at a decision. Studies suggest that it is typical for undergraduates to try out 4 or 5 majors before arriving at a decision. University of Minnesota

Major = Career? Not always true! A major can prepare you for many career paths.

Focusing on a Career 50% of college graduates report a close relationship between their major and their job. University of Minnesota

Lets talk about… LifeStyleAbilitiesInterestsPersonality

Worksheet Be honest Be realistic

Famous People & Majors Chevy Chase English Glenn Close Anthropology & Theater Bill Cosby Physical Education Kevin Costner Business Administration John Elway Economics Patrick Ewing Fine Arts Bryant Gumbel Russian Area Studies Michael Jordan Geography Janet Reno Chemistry Maria Shriver American Studies

Need Assistance? Make an appointment with a Counselor or SRC 2044 Register for Education 1105, Career Development (2 credit elective) Register for a Career Inventory Workshop (listed under “COUNS” in the online Class Schedule)

In the End No person, no class, no assessment, can tell you what to major in or choose for a career. It is a decision that comes from self exploration…counselors, assessments, and classes can be tools to help you explore a possible career or major. J.Dyrek