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Finding Your Perfect Major: A Comprehensive Guide for Students

Choosing the right major in college can be overwhelming. With so many options like Psychology, Nursing, Criminal Justice, and more, it's essential to explore what truly aligns with your passions and career goals. Start by asking questions, utilizing resources like the online catalog, and exploring general education courses. Engage with faculty, advisors, and peers to gain insights into different fields. Remember, your major should not only interest you but also build transferrable skills for your future career. Take charge of your journey!

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Finding Your Perfect Major: A Comprehensive Guide for 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. Curiosity won’t kill you • Find a major that suits you. • Ask questions about individual majors • Utilize the online catalog, catalog.mtsu.edu • Utilize the general education courses to get an idea of certain areas • 1/3 of students enter MTSU undeclared every fall

  3. Make sure it’s your passion • Explore various field of study • Utilize workshops, advisors, faculty • Grab the major that greatly appeals to you and follow that path

  4. Start the conversation • Who do you know? • Campus: Advisors, Faculty, Staff, other students • Family: Parents, Cousins, Aunt, Uncle, etc. • Family friends • Some may have a degree, but most are in career that they can talk to you about. • The ins and outs. • How it is growing. • What are the needed skills. • Can you have an internship/job?

  5. Look at the wider skills • Every degree teaches you more than what is in the books. Find out from the faculty what types of transferrable skills are in a degree • Accounting – management, organization • Nursing – people skills, crisis management • SCUBA Diving – leadership, management

  6. Get Involved • Student Organizations • Leadership Opportunities • Internships • Volunteering

  7. Use your resources • Career Development Center • KUC 328 career@mtsu.edu • Assessment tools: FOCUS, Career Clusters, • What Can I Do With This Major? • Resume and Cover Letter Critique • Career Fairs

  8. Beware of the exception • If you want to be a doctor or lawyer you need to make a quick decision. There is a longer road ahead and you need to get on it sooner.

  9. Survey Time!! • Please complete by 6:00pm • http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FFHCKCL

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