Trying to decide what your major should be?
You’re not alone. Many students aren’t sure the direction they want to go at first. The decision to continue your education is an important milestone; but what are you going to study? What career will work for you and your unique qualities? Don't panic. These are common concerns, and we’re here to help you navigate these decisions.
It's better to declare as "undecided" than to jump into a course of study or career without exploring your true interests and motivation. College is a great opportunity to explore and channel your talent, enthusiasm and abilities into a meaningful occupation. Your academic advisor or counselor can help you with the decision-making process.
Visit with our counselors.
Counselors are available by appointment to listen to your questions, assist you in identifying your skills and to administer the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality questionnaire, which consists of a series of multiple-choice questions that reveal your preferences and personality traits. Your counselor will interpret the results and compare your personality type to various career possibilities.
Check out our online resources.
Be ready to invest a little time and research in yourself. Check out these career-counseling websites:
Career Coach
This tool allows you to explore career programs and complete a career assessment. It also provides accurate regional occupational data, offers an interest inventory, connects college programs with relevant employment opportunities and matches military occupational codes with the civilian employment sector.
Career Cruising
This offers a career assessment and helps you explore various career pathways that align with your interests, including academic majors and employment opportunities.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
The MBTI personality questionnaire provides insight into occupational options and the potential decision-making issues related to choosing a career. The full-length MBTI questionnaire is available by appointment with a Student Development counselor.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
This handbook is the government’s premier source of career guidance data for hundreds of occupations. Projections for future employment needs are also available on the site.
Explore Health Careers
This was developed by The American Dental Education Association, and it provides current occupational information about a wide variety of careers in the healthcare professions.
STEM jobs
This site offers guidance and occupational information for students with an interest in a career in science, technology, engineering and math.
Visit with our faculty.
Wondering what you can do with a history major? Ask your history instructor! The Sandburg faculty are a great resource. They can answer your questions regarding a course, and suggest transfer schools and graduate schools. If you're investigating a career program, our faculty can recommend local professionals and organizations to help with your research.