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SELECTING A MAJOR

SELECTING A MAJOR. One of the Hardest Decisions in College. Observations. Often seen as the most important decision in college (Is it really?): Usually it is not imperative that you decide a major in the first year. Often second year decisions do not delay graduation.

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SELECTING A MAJOR

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  1. SELECTING A MAJOR One of the Hardest Decisions in College

  2. Observations • Often seen as the most important decision in college (Is it really?): • Usually it is not imperative that you decide a major in the first year. • Often second year decisions do not delay graduation. • Texas Tech has more than 150 majors (see http://ram.tosm.ttu.edu/advising/resources/degrees.php) • Narrowing your interests to a specific college is a good first step Selecting a Major

  3. COLLEGESTexas Tech Has 12 Colleges • Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources • Architecture • Arts & Sciences • Business Administration • Education • Engineering • Honors College • Human Sciences • Mass Communications • Visual & Performing Arts • Graduate School • School of Law Selecting a Major

  4. Texas Tech Degrees http://ram.tosm.ttu.edu/advising/resources/degrees.php Selecting a Major

  5. SELECTING A MAJORFactors to Consider • Does the major have activities that interest me? • Can I use this major to obtain a career that I will find meaningful and enjoyable? • Will this major lead to a job that yields a salary I consider to be adequate? Selecting a Major

  6. SELECTING A MAJORFactors to Consider • Should I: • Double Major? • Minor? • Considerations: • Will I gain an employment advantage? Higher salary? • How much longer will it take? • Will graduate school be more beneficial? Selecting a Major

  7. SELECTING A MAJORFactors to Consider Do I know? • Job opportunities for graduates • Job market for graduates • Starting salaries for graduates • Expectations for the future in the profession Selecting a Major

  8. SELECTING A MAJORat Texas Tech University Texas Tech has websites and programs to help you select the best major for you: • Website: http://ram.tosm.ttu.edu/advising/discovery/index.php • Programs at Discovery!: • Major Map • Academic Physical Selecting a Major

  9. Investigating a Major Selecting a Major

  10. Analysis of MajorExample: Civil Engineering AREAS • Structural • Urban Planning • Construction • Environmental • Water Resources • Transportation and Pipeline • Geotechnical • Surveying and Mapping • Materials • STATEGIES • Learn to work within a team. • Develop communication skills. • Develop physical stamina for outdoor work. • Get experience directing workers • Get experience organizing materials • Have ability to visualize in three dimensions • States may require licensing/registration. • EMPLOYERS • Construction • Engineering firms • Architectural firms • Utility companies • Oil companies • Telecommunication • Manufacturing • Consulting firms • Railroads • DESCRIPTION • Provides service to the community through development and improvement. • Works extensively with other professionals involved with the community. • Provides opportunity to work outdoors. Selecting a Major

  11. Consequences of Delaying and Changing Majors • Waste of time – delays graduation • Waste of money – extra tuition • Waste of other people’s money – • Tuition funds 23.3% of TTU budget • State funds 76.0% of TTU budget Selecting a Major

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