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Choosing a College Major

Choosing a College Major. Where to begin. Fill out an interest inventory – i.e. like the one done on Monday Start to get an idea of interests and areas you excel in Also, the Briggs-Meyers test Discuss options with family and friends If still unsure, it is normal May not decide until later.

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Choosing a College Major

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  1. Choosing a College Major

  2. Where to begin • Fill out an interest inventory – i.e. like the one done on Monday • Start to get an idea of interests and areas you excel in • Also, the Briggs-Meyers test • Discuss options with family and friends • If still unsure, it is normal • May not decide until later

  3. Career Cluster – Arts and Humanities • Career/Jobs • Actor or Actress, Photographer, Musician, Author, Artist Cartoonist, Comedian • Majors • Art • Music • Dance • Theatre and performing arts

  4. Career Cluster – agriculture • Career/Jobs • Veterinarian, Farmer, Park Ranger, Horse Trainer, Marine Biologist, Ecologist • Majors • Agriculture, Plant Sciences • Environmental Studies • Marine Biology, Earth Sciences • Pre-Veterinary • Biology, Zoology

  5. Career Cluster – Business and Marketing • Careers/Jobs • Banker, Business Owner, Office Manager, Stock Broker, Real Estate Agent • Majors • Business Administration • Economics • Finance

  6. Career Cluster – Communications • Career/Jobs • Newscaster, Writer, Disc Jockey, Film Editor, Journalist • Major • Communications • Broadcasting and Journalism

  7. Career Cluster – Computer and Math • Career/Jobs • Programmer, Software Developer, Network Administrator, Animator for Games and Film, Web Page Developer • Major • Multimedia, Digital Media • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Graphic Design

  8. Career Cluster – Construction • Career/Jobs • Architect, Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician, Roofer • Major • Architecture • Construction Technology • Computer Aided Drafting • Project Management

  9. Career Cluster – Education • Career/Jobs • Teacher, Principal, Librarian, Guidance Counselor, College Professor, Day Care Worker, Coach • Major • Early Childhood Education • Elementary/Secondary Education • Special Education • Educational Counseling

  10. Career Cluster – Health • Career/Jobs • Dental Assistant, Nurse, Doctor, Physical Therapist, X-Ray Technician, EMT, Athletic Trainer, Chiropractor, Surgeon • Major • Dental Hygiene • Nursing • Pre-Med, Pre-Dental

  11. Career Cluster – Human Services • Career/Jobs • Caterer, Restaurant Manager, Beautician, Barber, Fashion Designer, Hotel Manager, Travel Agent • Major • Culinary Arts • Cosmetology • Apparel Design and Merchandising • Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management

  12. Career Cluster – Manufacturing • Career/Jobs • Mechanic, Welder, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Assembly Line Worker • Major • Manufacturing Technology, Welding • Engineering • Industrial Maintenance Technology

  13. Career Cluster – Mining • Career/Jobs • Mining Engineer, Surveyor, Heavy Equipment Operator, Blaster/Explosives Technician, Oil Driller • Major • Mining and Mining Engineering • Mining and Petroleum Technology • Geology

  14. Career Cluster – Public Service • Career/Jobs • Firefighter, Police, Attorney, Judge, Paralegal, Court Clerk, Jailer, Detective, Utilities, Military, Mail Carrier • Major • Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement • Pre-Law • Public Administration

  15. Career Cluster – Science and Math • Career/Jobs • Accountant, Chemist, Meteorologist, Biologist, Statistician, Researcher, Data Processor, Computer Systems Analyst, Astronomer • Major • Biology, Chemistry • Astronomy • Meteorology • Mathematics and Accounting • Computer Science and Engineering

  16. Career Cluster – Social Sciences • Career/Jobs • Psychologist, Anthropologist, Archeologist, Clergy, Politician, Sociologist, Social Worker • Major • Psychology • Sociology • Anthropology • Political Science, Community Studies, Public Administration • Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy

  17. Career Cluster – Transportation • Career/Jobs • Truck Driver, Flight Attendant, Pilot, Captain, Air Traffic Controller, Mechanic, Bus Driver • Major • Automotive Technology • Mechanical Engineering • Aviation • Transportation and Logistics

  18. RESEARCH!!! • Narrow it down to a few choices • Research what is involved • Types of classes • Will you like these classes? • Will you excel in these classes? • Further education • Will you want to go on after an initial degree…?

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