1. Not Sure About A Major Not Sure About A Major Don’t Sweat It! Presented By: Career Services

2. Facts About Major Selection Facts About Major Selection n All freshmen/transfer students enter Lycoming College as undeclared n 90% of entering students are able to identify one or more potential majors. Those who are undecided about potential areas of interest will work with academic advisors, faculty, and Career Services to identify and explore possible choices. n In the first year or two, students narrow their field of potential majors to those which they will declare. n Students may declare a combination of three majors and minors. n 30% of freshmen entering in Fall 2005 declared by the end of the freshman year. n All students must declare at least one major by the end of the sophomore year.

4. A Major Success n Myth -Your undergraduate major predetermines your career options. Most students and parents make a false connection between the undergraduate major and life/career path options.Most students and parents make a false connection between the undergraduate major and life/career path options. Example- Psychology Majors Become Counselors or PsychologistsExample- Psychology Majors Become Counselors or Psychologists

5. A Major Success SKILLS LEARNED SKILLS LEARNED + INTERESTS --------------------------- CAREER SUCCESS CAREER SUCCESS FACT:

6. A Major Success Interest in, and Enjoyment of the Subject Matter, is the Number One Indicator of Success in Choosing a Major.

7. The Liberal Arts Process The Liberal Arts Process n Distribution Courses13-16 Required in English, Math, Foreign Language, Humanities, Fine Arts, Social Science, Natural ScienceRequired in English, Math, Foreign Language, Humanities, Fine Arts, Social Science, Natural Science n Major Courses8 - 16 n Elective Courses4 - 11 n Total to Graduate32 Units

8. The Liberal Arts Process The Liberal Arts Process n Major/Minor Combination Choices Two Majors and A MinorTwo Majors and A Minor A Double MajorA Double Major One Major and Two MinorsOne Major and Two Minors One MajorOne Major Education Certification in Combination with any of the aboveEducation Certification in Combination with any of the above

9. Liberal Arts at Lycoming Liberal Arts at Lycoming n 50 Academic Majors n 33 Academic Specialties n Approximately 300 different courses each semester Lycoming Offers

10. Choose a Major Through A Process of Elimination Choose a Major Through A Process of Elimination n Reduce the Academic Options to the Lowest Possible Denominator n 5 Academic Concentration Areas Fine ArtsFine Arts HumanitiesHumanities Social ScienceSocial Science Math ScienceMath Science Natural ScienceNatural Science

11. Help is Available Help is Available n Students have two years to declare a major n Lots of help along the way

12. Help is Available n Your Academic Advisor will assist you in the process of selection n The Career Services office has programs and services to assist you Career Interest AssessmentsCareer Interest Assessments Education ProgramsEducation Programs

13. Not Sure About A Major Not Sure About A Major Don’t Sweat It! Career Services 570-321-4034 careerservices@lycoming.edu www.lycoming.edu/careerservices