Exploring Majors
Develop a "Long" List of All the Majors You Should Explore
- Search for Majors.
- Seek input from family, friends, teachers, etc.
- Meet with your academic advisor.
- Visit the Career Development Center in Miley Hall or online.
- Explore "What Can I Do With This Major?".
Gather Preliminary Information
- Read about majors. Review the Advising Guides of potential majors.
- Talk to faculty and students in that major.
- See degree requirements in the Salve Regina University Undergraduate Catalog.
- What is the length and structure of the major?
- Does the major have any special admissions requirements?
- What are the career opportunities for someone with this major?
- Visit the Career Development Center in Miley Hall to explore the resource library.
Evaluate Your "Long" List
- Eliminate majors you are 100% sure you should.
- Meet with your advisor.
Narrow Your Choice to a "Short" List
- Based on evaluation results, choose which majors you will explore further.
- Narrow your choices to 3-4 majors.
Gather More Detailed Information
- Review degree requirements for majors on your "short" list.
- Read course descriptions for these majors.
- Meet with advisors, professors, and other students in these major departments.
- Meet with people working in potential career fields.
- Conduct more research in the Career Development Center.
- Register for courses in the majors you are considering.