Exploring Majors and Careers

Theare are two approaches to choosing your major:

Research the programs offered at Snow College
Research the majors at your transfer institution
Use the online catalog to explore course descriptions for courses that sound interesting
Take an introductory course in a major that interests you
Take the Career Decisions course (GNST 1500)
Use Degree Works to run a what-if analysis on majors
Speak with professors or advisors for different majors

Consider these questions as you explore majors:

How does this major match your interests, abilities and values?
Do the courses in the major sound interesting? Why?
What are the admission requirements for the major?
What career opportunities are available for someone with this major?
What are the pre-requisites offered at Snow College to prepare me for my transfer institution?
Does choosing this major lengthen or shorten my time at Snow?

Explore online career resources like O*Net and the Occupational Outlook Handbook to learn about tasks and work environments of careers
Interview or shadow a professional in the field to understand the day-to-day of the career
Work in an internship or part-time job related to the career path
Meet with the Career Center or your academic advisor
Join a club or attend student activities to expand your network
Take a service learning course at Snow
Join Utah Health Scholars to learn more about Graduate Health Care paths

Consider these questions as you explore careers:

Head to the next step to learn about narrowing your focus. If you need help or ideas, set up an appointment with your advisor!