Once you have narrowed down your list to a few majors, consider an engagement experience that will allow you to go a little deeper to test your interest and skills and get a sense of the “academic life” of the major. Additionally, there are experiential learning opportunities to explore careers and jobs related to a field of study.
- Take a course or a second course in the major. Be sure to discuss course options with an academic advisor.
- Talk with a career coach about experiences you can pursue to explore careers that are related different majors.
- Talk with professors and associate instructors about why they chose to pursue that academic field. Do you relate to their passion for the discipline?
- Join a student organization related to the major.
- Talk with classmates and students in the major about why they chose to pursue the major. Can you see yourself in what they say?
- List of exploratory courses:
- ASCS-Q 295 Design Your Life and Career
- BUS-F 100 Intro to Financial and Real Estate Careers
- EDUC-F 203 Preparing for Life as a Teacher
- EDUC-X 153 Making Major Decisions
- MSCH-C 150 Media School College and Career Preparation
- SICE-Y 100 Exploring Tech Pathways
- SPH-K 199 Careers in Helping Professions