A few words of advice to consider when picking a major...
- Selecting a major is not the same as selecting a career!
Your college major is just one of the many unique qualifications you offer employers. Employers look for a combination of qualifications, evaluating candidates on a number of factors, including attitude, related experience, achievements, extra-curricular involvement, leadership, communication abilities and transferable and adaptive skills.
- Choosing a major is one of the first milestones on the Career Education path.
Contrary to popular belief, career development is not a one-time decision. It is a continuous, ever-changing, life-long process. Only you can know where you want your career to take you!
There are many careers that do require a specialized degree - nursing, teaching, engineering, physical therapy and geology are some examples. Researching careers and the required educational background is the best way to figure out how to get from Point A to Point B.
- Interests + skills + passions + talents = good major for you!
You are more than your major! Pursue a major that interests you and one in which you excel academically. For the best career preparation, complement your education with career-related work experiences and extracurricular activities.
- A college degree certifies an ability to learn. Learning doesn't end with graduation day!