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What can I do
with a major in . . . ???
The Pennsylvania State University
Today’s Topics
Selecting a Major
Career Services Resources
Assessing Career Interests
Academic College Resources
Connecting the Two
Questions
Pop Quiz ? # @ % * ? !
Most students declare a major in their first year.
Once a major is declared it is unwise to change it.
If a student’s career goals are unsure then a major
cannot be selected.
Each major dictates certain career choices.
Family and friends know which major is the best for a
student.
The choice of a major should be put off as long as
possible to avoid a narrow education.
May I see the menu, please?
What majors are offered by
which colleges?
What about minors -- how do
they figure into the picture?
Are concentrations in certain
areas possible?
Is a certificate necessary?
Can an individualized program
be designed?
Where’s the passion?
The ideal major . . .
is the one that you are most passionate about!
Interests are key!
Not all classes are created equal . . .
some in particular will help to excel your career!
Not all people are created equal . . .
it’s important to examine our skills & abilities!
Rocket science isn’t for everyone!
Assessing Interests
I like working with . . .
DATA
PEOPLE
THINGS
IDEAS
HOW do you like to work with . . . ?
WHAT TYPE of . . . do you like to work with?
Where do you like to work with . . . ?
Making the Connection
Very related to major
– Health Admin major in hospital administration at Johns Hopkins
Job related in atypical organization
– Health Admin major in health care benefits at Grumman
Organization is related with atypical job
– Health Admin major in sales at Merck
Both job and organization are atypical for major
– Health Admin major in operating services at Mellon Bank
Resources at Career Services
Intake counselor always
available
Individual counseling
Self-Assessments - SDS,
Discover, & SIGI-plus
Occupational Information files, publications (Webbased information)
EXTERNship program and
Internship information
Resources within the Colleges
Contact the colleges you are
considering and talk to the
academic advisors
Assess the accomplishments
of the alumni from the major
you are considering
Look for ways to combine
interests through your
choice of major(s), minor(s)
and areas of concentration
Agriculture
Arts & Architecture
Business
Communications
Earth & Mineral Science
Education
Engineering
Health & Human Development
Liberal Arts
Information Science &
Technology
Science
Questions?
865-2377
413 Boucke
www.psu.edu/career