YOUTH SERVICES · MAJORS & CAREERS
Find patterns before choosing labels.
Explore interests, occupations, and education options before you treat a major or minor as a final answer.
Career and college information describes options and aggregate data; it does not predict an individual career, salary, admission, transfer, or degree outcome.
Career exploration board
Notice → compare → verify.
What holds attention?
Identify activities, subjects, problems, and work settings you enjoy.
What work is involved?
Read tasks, skills, preparation, and related occupations for two options.
What can you study?
Compare fields of study, programs, costs, and outcomes using public data.
What does your school require?
Ask an authorized adviser about local courses, program rules, and timelines.
Major
A major is a defined program of study. Compare requirements, learning style, duration, and options at the institution you are considering.
Minor
A minor is optional and institution-specific. Explore it only after you understand major requirements and graduation planning.
Career direction
A career can connect to more than one major, and a major can lead to more than one pathway. Keep comparing evidence.
Prepare an adviser question
“I am comparing these two interests and programs. Which requirements, course sequences, experiences, or deadline rules should I verify before I decide?”
