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Choosing the Right Major: A Guide for College Students

Explore various majors, understand the process, and get help in selecting the right major for your passion and future career through reflection, advice, and resources available at MTSU. Don't rush the decision; make an informed choice for a fulfilling academic journey and future career path.

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Choosing the Right Major: A Guide for College Students

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  1. So many majors, So little time… History Organizational Communication Psychology Criminal Justice Biology Nursing Social Work Recording Industry Animal Science How to Choose the Right Major Leisure, Sport, & Tourism Accounting Pre-Medical

  2. Objectives: • Understand the process • Know how and where to start • Know where to get help • Know where to gain experience

  3. Curiosity won’t kill you • 1/3 of students enter MTSUUndeclared every Fall • Utilize general education courses to “try out” areas • 41 required hours • 14 total classes • Over 60 classes to choose from • Find out what MTSU has to offer • catalog.mtsu.edu • www.mtsu.edu/programs • Academic Maps

  4. Start the conversation • Who do you know? • On campus – advisors, faculty, staff, students • Family – parents, cousins, aunt, uncle, etc. • Family friends and neighbors • Your own teachers, doctors, nurses, etc. • Talk with them about their careers. • The ins and outs? • Why do they enjoy it? • How it is growing? • What are the needed skills? • Can you have an internship/job?

  5. Take some time to reflect • Think about your own experiences… • Favorite classes in high school? • Previous work experiences • Previous volunteer experiences • If you could do anything, what would you do? • What’s your ideal job? • Picture the environment • What would your day to day look like?

  6. Use your (free) resources • University College Advising Center • McFarland Building, 615-898-2339 • www.mtsu.edu/advising • Career Development Center • KUC 328, 615-898-2500 • www.mtsu.edu/career • Advising on Career Clusters • What Can I do with a Major In…? • CareerShift.com • finds every job posted at every career site • Mynextmove.org • Career Fairs

  7. Look at the wider skills • You’ll learn more than just what’s in the textbook. • Ask faculty about transferrable skills. • Accounting – management, organization • Art History – analytical thinking • Nursing – people skills, crisis management • SCUBA Diving – leadership, management

  8. Decision time • Better to spend time finding a good fitrather than choosing hastily. • Don’t get “tunnel vision.” • Carefully consider all the options • Utilize workshops, advisors, faculty, students • Invest time in researching online • Write down thoughts, concerns, questions, pros, cons to help you decide. • Generally, students should declare by the end of freshman year.

  9. Make sure it’s your passion • Shadow or assist someone in the career you like most. • Make your vocation your vacation! • Go for it! Choose wisely, but don’t be paralyzed by fear of choosing incorrectly.

  10. Get Involved • Student Organizations • MyMT • Volunteering & Leadership Opportunities • Center for Student Involvement & Leadership • Internships • Lightning JobSource

  11. Beware of the exception • If you want to be a doctor or lawyer, you need to make a decision soon. There is a longer road ahead, and you need to get started now.

  12. Recap • Explore your options • Talk with others • Reflect on your thoughts, experiences, etc. • Take advantage of assistance • Consider the bigger picture • Make a well-informed decision • Confirm your passion • Get some practice

  13. Questions?? • Please complete by 6:00pm • www.surveymonkey.com/s/P78GCWK Survey Time!!

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