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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Deciding A Major

Trying to decide a major can be a difficult task. The Shelton State Career Services Center (CSC) has resources to help give you direction in order to relieve some of the stress you may feel while deciding.

The #1 tool we use in the CSC is DISCOVER. This is an assessment based on your values, interests, and abilities. DISCOVER will assist you in planning a long-term career path. In order to use DISCOVER, you must have a login ID. If you do not have a login ID, contact Deborah Reynolds at 205.391.2204.

For transferring students, the CSC also has provided you links to the top 3 schools Shelton State students transfer to.  These links will provide you with outlines of common career areas and employers to help you connect majors with careers.  Click HERE to view the links.

Technical students can find general information regarding each program of study answering touch questions such as "What is the program?" and "What jobs will this program prepare me for?" by clicking HERE.

The following is an excerpt from Employopedia.com. Over the next few weeks, the CSC will be sharing more with you from this informative site in hopes to help guide you to your dream job.

DECIDING A MAJOR: Reference: www.employopedia.com



If you’re unsure about what major to pursue, you are not alone. Many students entering college are undecided about their majors and others start with a declared major and end up changing it. The time a student spends in college is a period of exploration and consideration of the many possibilities available. Any major can equip students with knowledge and skills that can apply to a wide range of jobs in many diverse fields.


Statistics say that adults will experience on the average a career change every seven years. A college major should be a base for such a change. Today critical thinking, interpersonal communication, creative problem solving, and techno-savvy are all examples of what career and personnel professionals call transferable skills. All majors dedicate a significant portion of time to the development of these skills.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Why did YOU choose the program of study you are enrolled in?  Join the discussion by logging in to our blog.

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