Majors and Minors
Assignment Three, Part OneWhat majors and minors are you interested in? Here's a chance to explore a few options.
Develop two schedules covering the next three years, each with a different major and probably, a different minor. (Remember that your major and minor must be in different divisions of the College.) In a brief essay of at least three-four paragraphs, discuss the differences between the two schedules you have developed. (These essays may be longer, if you desire.)
In your essay, discuss the implications of the two majors you have explored. Consider the following questions:
- What difference does it make to choose one major over another?
- Do you think it will influence your success in getting into a grad school?
- How do you think your different majors will appear to different employers who will be looking at your transcript after college?
- Based on how you're doing now in classes, do you think one major would be considerably more difficult or less enjoyable than the other? What effect would choosing one major over the other have on your grades?
Was it really difficult for you to choose a major and a minor? Feel free to make up a third schedule. Or make an extra appointment with me to discuss your concerns. It is not a crime to be "undecided" this early in your college career. Perhaps Part Two of this assignment will give you some ideas.
Due: This paper is due at the pre-registration advising meeting, to be scheduled on or before April 18th. This paper MUST be completed in order to get permission to register.
| PLEASE NOTE: You will NOT be required to choose one of these majors. This exercise is designed to help you explore different options. You do not have to select a major until the second semester of your sophomore year. |
What you need to know for this assignment:
What majors does the College offer? Check the Catalogue to remind yourself. If you don't see anything that fits your special goals, consider a Student Designed Major or Minor. (See Assignment Three, Part Two).
What are the requirements of the majors and minors? Again, the online catalogue will help you determine the requirements. Another alternative: talk to a professor who teaches in that area. Faculty will be delighted to speak with you about your future plans.
Online Resources
- The College Catalogue, online as the Academics part of the website.
- Don't forget the Special and Student Designed Minors. We have more minor programs than major ones! Here's a list of available minors
- University of California at Berkeley maintains this nifty page of Career Exploration Links.
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