By the end of your second year in college, most schools require that you declare a major or primary field of study. A major consists of a series of courses that support the primary subject you choose to study. The major you select will determine the kinds of jobs for which you will be qualified. It is therefore one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Although you can change your major if you change your mind or realize you have made a bad choice, it will save you time and money to decide as early as possible. There may be prerequisite courses you must take during your first two years in order to be qualified to take the upper-level courses.
It is not uncommon for students to graduate and start work before realizing they have chosen the wrong field. That is a very expensive mistake to correct if it requires going back to school. The best way to assure you are prepared for the kinds of jobs that suit you is to make a deliberate and careful decision. Every job uses certain aptitudes or talents. You probably already know what talents you possess. What things do you enjoy and do quickly and easily? Do you have special abilities? If you are uncertain, you may want to consider taking an aptitude test. There are organizations such as the Johnson O’Connor Research Foundation that can help determine your aptitudes and enable you to make better decisions about school and work. The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is also a valuable assessment. Your high school guidance counselor or an Army National Guard recruiter can assist you in registering for the test. You can call 1-800-GO-GUARD for more information.
As you consider the fields of study that may be appealing, you may find the following list helpful:
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Accounting Acting/Directing Actuarial Science Adult and Continuing Education Addiction Studies Administration Advertising Aeronautical Engineering Aeronautical Science Aeronautical Technology Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Sciences African Languages African Studies African American Studies Agribusiness Agricultural and Food Products Processing Agricultural Animal Health Agricultural Business Management Agricultural Economics Agricultural Education Agricultural Engineering Agricultural Engineering Technology Agricultural Mechanics Agricultural Production Agricultural Sciences Agricultural Supplies Agricultural Technologies Agriculture Agronomy Air Science Air Traffic Control Aircraft Mechanics Aircraft and Missile Maintenance Airline Piloting and Navigation Allied Health American History American Indian Studies American Literature Analytical Chemistry Anatomy Anesthesiology Animal Science Animation Anthropology Apparel and Accessories Marketing Apparel Design Applied Art Applied Economics Applied History Applied Mathematics Applied Music Applied Physics Arabic Archaeology Architectural Drafting Architectural History Architectural Engineering Architectural Engineering Technology Architectural Environmental Design Architectural Urban Design Architecture Area Studies Art Art Education Art History Art Therapy Art Administration/Management Asian Studies Asian/American Studies Asian/Oriental Studies Astronomy Astrophysics Athletic Training Atmospheric Sciences/Meteorology Audio Engineering Audio Recording Automotive Engineering Automotive Engineering Technology Automotive Technology Auto Mechanic/Technician Avian Science Aviation/Airway Science Aviation Administration/Management Aviation Computer Technology Aviation Technology Bacteriology Baker/Pastry Chef Banking and Finance Behavioral Science Biblical Languages/Literatures Biblical Studies Bilingual/Bicultural Education Biochemical Technology Biochemistry Bioengineering Bioethics Biology Biology Education Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Equipment Technology Biometrics and Biostatistics Biophysics Biopsychology Biotechnology Blood Bank Technology Botany British Literature Broadcasting Broadcast Journalism Business Administration/Management Business Communications Business Computer Processing Business Economics Business Education Business Law Business Machine Technologies Business Marketing Business Statistics Business Systems Analysis Business Systems Networking and Telecommunications Canadian Studies Carpentry Cartography Cell Biology Celtic Studies Ceramic Arts Ceramic Science/Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering Technology Chemical Technology Chemistry Chemistry Education Child Care and Family Studies Child Psychology/Development Chinese Chiropractic Christian Education Christian Studies City/Community/Regional Planning Civil Engineering Civil Engineering Technology Civil/Structural Drafting Classical/Ancient Civilization Classical Languages Clinical Psychology Clinical Laboratory Science Clothing and Textiles Cognitive Science Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics Commercial Art Commercial Diving Communications Communication Design Communication Disorders Communication Equipment Technology Communication Technology Community Health Work Community Leadership Community Psychology Community Services Comparative Literature Computer Education Computer Engineering Computer Engineering Technology Computer Graphics Computer Imaging Computer Information Systems Computer Maintenance Technology Computer Management Computer Programming Computer Science Computer Systems Analysis Computer Technology and Networking Conservation and Regulation Consumer Economics Consumer Education Consumer Services Construction Engineering Construction Management Construction Technology Corrections Counseling Psychology Court Reporting Creative Writing Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Criminology Crop and Soil Science Cultural Studies Culinary Arts Cybernetics Cytotechnology Dairy Science Dance Dance Education Dance Therapy Data Processing Dental Hygiene Dental Laboratory Technology Dentistry Design/Visual Communications Developmental Psychology Dietetics Digital Multimedia Distance Education Drafting and Design Drafting and Design Technology Drama Education Drama Therapy Drawing Drug and Alcohol Counseling Early Childhood Education Earth Science East Asian Studies Eastern European Studies Ecology Economics Education Education for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired Education of the Emotionally Handicapped Education of the Exceptional Child Education of the Mentally Handicapped Education of the Multiple Handicapped Education of the Physically Handicapped Education of the Visually Handicapped Educational Administration Educational Media Educational Statistics and Research Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Electromechanical Technology Electronic Design Elementary Education Emergency and Disaster Science Emergency Medical Technologies Energy Management Technology Engineering Engineering and Applied Science Engineering Design Engineering Management Engineering Mechanics Engineering Physics Engineering Sciences Engineering Technology English English Composition English as a Second Language English Education English Literature Entomology Entrepreneurial Studies Environmental Biology Environmental Design Environmental Education Environmental Engineering Environmental Engineering Technology Environmental Geology Environmental Health Science Environmental Science Equine Science Ethics, Political and Social Policy Ethnic Studies European Studies Evolution Evolutionary Biology Exercise Science Experimental Psychology Family and Community Services Family Ministries Family or Consumer Resource Management Family or Consumer Studies Farm and Ranch Management Fashion Design and Technology Film and Video Productions Film Studies Financial Planning Financial Services Marketing Fine Arts Fire Control and Safety Technology Fire Protection Fire Protection Engineering Fire Science Fish and Game Management Fishing and Fisheries Fluid and Thermal Science Folklore and Mythology Food Marketing Food Production Management and Services Food Science Food Services Management Food Services Technology Foreign Language Education Foreign Languages/Literature Forensic Studies Forest Engineering Forestry Forestry Production and Process Forest Management Forest Technology French French Studies Funeral Home Services Furniture Design General Science General Studies Genetics Geochemistry Geodetic Science Geography Geological Engineering Geology Geophysical Engineering Geophysics and Seismology Geosciences German Germanic Languages and Literature Gerontology Graphic Arts Technology Graphic Design Graphic and Printing Production Greek Greek (classical) Greek (modern) Guidance and Counseling Guidance Education Health and Wellness Health Care Administration Health Education Health Science Health Services Administration Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Hebrew Higher Education Administration Hispanic American Studies Historic Preservation History History of Philosophy History of Science Home Economics Home Economics Education Horticulture Hospice Care Hospital Administration Hospitality Management Services Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Management Human Development Human Ecology Humanities Human Resources Human Services Humanities and Social Science Hydraulic Technology Hydrology
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Illustration Industrial Administration and Management Industrial Arts Education Industrial Design Industrial Engineering Industrial and Organizational Psychology Industrial Engineering Technology Industrial Hygiene Information Sciences and Systems Institutional Management Instrumentation Technology Insurance Insurance and Risk Management Interdisciplinary Studies Interior Design International Agriculture International Business Management International Economics International Public Service International Relations International Studies Internet Publishing/E-Commerce Interpreting for the Deaf Investments and Securities Islamic Studies Italian Italian Studies Japanese Japanese Studies Jazz Journalism Journalism Education Jewish Studies Justice Administration Kinesiology Labor and Industrial Relations Laboratory Animal Medicine Laboratory Technologies Labor Relations/Studies Landscape Architecture and Design Landscaping Management Land Use Management and Reclamation Languages Laser Electro-Optics Technology Latin Latin American Studies Law Law Enforcement and Corrections Learning Disabilities Legal Secretarial Studies Legal Studies Liberal Arts and Humanities Library Science Limnology Linguistics Literature Logistics and Materials Management Management Management Engineering Management Information Systems Management Science Manufacturing Engineering Manufacturing Technology Marine Biology Marine Engineering Marine Science Marine Technology Maritime Science Marketing Marketing and Distribution Marketing and Distribution Education Marketing Management Marketing, Retailing and Merchandising Marriage and Family Counseling Mass Communications Materials Engineering Materials Science Mathematics Mathematics Education Mechanical Design Technology Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technology Medical Assistant Technologies Medical Biology Medical Illustration Medical Laboratory Science Medical Laboratory Technology Medical Nutrition Medical Radiology/Sonography Medical Records Administration/ Services Medical Technology Medical Science Medieval Studies Mental Health and Human Services Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling Metal and Jewelry Metallurgical Engineering Metallurgy Mexican-American Studies Microbiology Middle Eastern Studies Middle School Education Military Science Mining and Mineral Engineering Mining and Petroleum Technology Ministry Missions Modern Language Molecular Biology Multidisciplinary Studies Multimedia Museum Studies Music Musical Instrument Technology Music Business Management Music Education Music History and Appreciation Music Performance Music Theory and Composition Music Therapy Musical Theater Native American Studies Natural Resource Management Natural Sciences Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Naval Sciences Near Eastern Studies Neuroscience Nuclear Engineering Nuclear Engineering Technology Nuclear Medical Technology Nuclear Physics Nuclear Technology Nursing Nursing Education Nutrition Nutrition Education Occupational Safety and Health Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Assistant Ocean Engineering Oceanography Office Supervision and Management Operating Room Technology Operations Research Optical Engineering/Technology Optics Optometric/Ophthalmic Technologies Optometry Organizational Behavior Pacific Area Studies Painting Paleontology Paper and Pulp Science Paralegal Studies Parks and Recreation Management Pastoral Studies Peace Studies Percussion Performing Arts Perfusion Technology Personnel Management Pest Control Technology Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Petroleum Technology Pharmacology Pharmacy Philosophy Photography Physical Chemistry Physical Education Physical Fitness and Movement Physical Sciences Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Assistant Physician’s Assistant Studies Physics Physiology Planetary and Space Science Plant Genetics Plant Pathology Plant Physiology Plant Science Plastics Engineering Plastics Technology Play/Screenwriting Polish Political Science and Government Pollution Control Technologies Polymer Science Portuguese Poultry Science Pre-architecture Pre-chiropractic Pre-dental hygiene Pre-dentistry Pre-engineering Pre-forestry Pre-law Pre-medicine Pre-mortuary science Pre-occupational therapy Pre-optometry Pre-osteopathy Pre-pharmacy Pre-physical therapy Pre-physician assistant Pre-podiatry Pre-respiratory therapy Pre-veterinary science Printing Technology Printmaking Psychobiology Psychology Psychology Education Public Administration Public Affairs Public Health Public Policy Public Relations Publishing Purchasing and Inventory Management Quality Control Technology Quantitative Methods Rabbinical/Talmudic Studies Radiation Therapy Radio and Television Technology Radiograph Medical Technology Radiological Sciences Radiological Technology Range Farm Management Reading Education Real Estate Recreation and Leisure Services Recreation Education Recreation Therapy Recreational Facilities Management Rehabilitation Therapy Religious Education Religious Studies Respiratory Therapy Retailing Robotics Romance Languages Rural Economics Rural Sociology Russian Russian and Slavic Studies Sacred Music Safety and Security Technology Safety Management Sanitation Technology Sanskrit and Indian Studies Scandinavian Languages Scandinavian Studies School Psychology Science Science and Management Science Education Science of Creative Intelligence Science Technology Sculpture Secondary Education Secretarial Science Slavic Languages Small Business Management Social Foundations Social Psychology Social Science Social Science Education Social Studies Social Studies Education Social Work Sociobiology Sociology Soil Conservation Solar Technologies South Asian Studies Southeast Asian Studies Southwest American Studies Spanish Spanish Studies Special Education Specific Learning Disabilities Speech Correction Speech and Rhetoric Speech Language Pathology/ Audiologist Speech, Rhetoric, Public Address and Debate Speech Therapy Sports Administration/Management Sports Medicine Statistics Survey and Mapping Technology Surveying Engineering Systems Analysis Systems Engineering Systems Science Teacher Aid Studies Teacher Education/Certification Teaching English as a Second Language Technical and Business Writing Technical Education Technological Management Technology and Public Affairs Telecommunications Textile Arts Textile Engineering Textile Technology Textiles and Clothing Theater Arts/Drama Theater Design Theater Management Theology/Theological Studies Therapeutic Education Third World Studies Tourism and Travel Toxicology Trade and Industrial Education Trade and Industrial Supervision Management Transportation Engineering Transportation Management Transportation and Travel Marketing Transportation Technology Ultrasound Technology Urban Design Urban Planning Technology Urban Studies Veterinary Science Veterinary Technology Video Video/Film Visual and Performing Arts Vocational Education Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Water Resources Water Resources Engineering Water Treatment Technology Website Design Welding Engineering Welding Technology Western European Studies Western Civilizations and Culture Wildlife Biology Wildlife Management Women’s Studies Wood Science Woodworking Writing and Publishing Yiddish Youth Ministry Zoology |