2. Key to the Future Chapter 5, Lesson 2 Warm-Up Questions CPS Questions 1 – 2 Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS

3. Key to the Future  How College Majors Relate to Personal Interests and Desires  Basic Areas of College Study  Careers Associated with Possible Majors  A Six-Step Process for Selecting a College Major Chapter 5, Lesson 2

4. Key to the Future Pick three subjects you can imagine majoring in at college. Why do you think those majors fit you? What careers will they lead to? Chapter 5, Lesson 2 Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

5. Key to the Future  Start weighing your options as soon as possible  Should be a subject that interests you so you want to learn much more about it Chapter 5, Lesson 2 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

6. Key to the Future  Listen to people who know you:  Parents, guardians, or other relatives  High school guidance counselor  Faculty advisor Remember! Listen and ask questions, but this is YOUR decision Chapter 5, Lesson 2 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

7. Key to the Future  Preferred Learning Style  Preferred learning style helps people determine their interests in different subject areas  Personal Interests  Utilize the Career Interests Profiler activity from Chapter 3 Lesson 4  Major in something you see yourself pursuing after college Chapter 5, Lesson 2 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

8. Key to the Future  Major  A subject or field of study representing a student’s primary interest and which includes a large share of classes  Minor  A secondary focus for your academic studies  Elective  A course you choose, or elect, to take Chapter 5, Lesson 2

9. Key to the Future Chapter 5, Lesson 2 Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 3 – 4 Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS

10. Key to the Future  With your partner, discuss possible college majors that match your interests.  Be prepared to share your answers with the class. Chapter 5, Lesson 2

11. Key to the Future  Four categories of college majors:  Technical and Engineering  Arts and Humanities  Social Sciences and Human Services  Science Chapter 5, Lesson 2 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

12. Key to the Future  Every major prepares you for one or more careers  Table 5.3 in the textbook lists careers that fall under each of the four categories of majors Chapter 5, Lesson 2 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

13. Key to the Future Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 5 – 6 Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS Chapter 5, Lesson 2

14. Key to the Future  Prepare a short essay on the college major you are considering and how it will prepare you for your career.  Be prepared to share your results with the class. Chapter 5, Lesson 2

15. Key to the Future  Step 1: Taking Stock  Do I know which career I want to pursue?  Do I know which major will best prepare me for that career, or do I need to do some research?  Am I undecided about my career but sure of where my interests lie and which major I will enjoy?  Am I unsure about everything at this point? Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 5, Lesson 2

16. Key to the Future  Step 2: Exploring Self  What kind of life do you want to lead?  Do you want a life of service to others?  Do you want to be an entrepreneur?  Is money your top priority? If not, what is?  Think about the type of work environment you prefer. Do you like to work alone or with others? Indoors or outdoors? In a rural area or a city?  Are you a leader or a follower? Chapter 5, Lesson 2 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

17. Key to the Future  Step 3: Exploring Majors  Courses  Are there plenty of courses in the major that interest you?  Can you see yourself spending many hours a day reading, talking, thinking, and writing about topics covered by these courses? Chapter 5, Lesson 2 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

18. Key to the Future  Faculty  Are the faculty in this major good teachers?  Are they knowledgeable?  Where did they train?  Have they published in their areas of expertise?  Do the professors teach most of the classes, or do they rely on teaching assistants?  Do faculty spend time advising and mentoring students?  Have they actually worked in their professional areas, or have they always worked in an academic environment? Chapter 5, Lesson 2

19. Key to the Future  Students  Are the students in this major interesting?  Do you feel at ease with them?  Class Size  How big are classes?  Are there enough students in this major so that you will feel comfortable, but not so many that you’ll find it difficult to get individualized attention? Chapter 5, Lesson 2 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

20. Key to the Future  Graduates  Have recent graduates who’ve majored in this area gone on to interesting careers?  Will it be easy to find a job, or to get into a good graduate school, after graduation?  Requirements  What are the core requirements?  What prerequisites do you need?  Can you meet them?  How heavy is the course load?  Will you be able to juggle the required courses with electives and any job or family responsibilities you might have? Chapter 5, Lesson 2 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

21. Key to the Future Chapter 5, Lesson 2 Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 7 – 8 Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS

22. Key to the Future  Using the Internet, research at least 2 possible majors at your preferred college and complete the tasks in exploring a major.  Be prepared to share your answers with the class. Chapter 5, Lesson 2

23. Key to the Future  Step 4: Exploring Careers  Examine the careers that majors might lead to  Step 5: Making a Decision  Commit yourself to one of the alternatives Chapter 5, Lesson 2 Graphic courtesy of Shutterstock

24. Key to the Future  Step 6: Implementing Your Decision  Contact your faculty adviser and start the formal process of committing to the major  Your decision isn’t set in stone, you can change it  Does it feel right?  As you take more and more courses, are you still excited about this major?  Are your grades as good as you thought they’d be?  Can you still see yourself in a career that this major will prepare you for? Chapter 5, Lesson 2 Graphic courtesy of Shutterstock

25. Key to the Future Chapter 5, Lesson 2 Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 9 – 10 Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS

26. Key to the Future  Using what you have learned in this lesson, complete the worksheet with a review of the lesson topics.  Be prepared to share your tips with the class. Chapter 5, Lesson 2

27. Key to the Future Chapter 5, Lesson 2  How College Majors Relate to Personal Interests and Desires  Basic Areas of College Study  Careers Associated with Possible Majors  A Six-Step Process for Selecting a College Major

28. Key to the Future Chapter 5, Lesson 2 Review Questions CPS Questions 11 – 12 Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS

29. Key to the Future  Planning your schedule Graphic courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 5, Lesson 2