Exploring Majors and Careers

Choosing a major can be a confusing and overwhelming process.  The University Career Services supports undecided students by providing resources, programs and individual career counseling.  Our focus is to help you with the important process of self assessment and exploration. 

How do I choose a major?

What interests you? Whether you see your major as the means to a particular career or simply as an interesting plan of coursework, you will benefit most if both your major and career are satisfying. Very few careers have a single, set path that you must follow, and, conversely, any degree can lead to a variety of careers.

This site has been designed to help you explore in greater depth your major and the possible career choices one could pursue within that area.

Choosing a Major
Career Assessment Tools 

When should I think about declaring a major? 

Ideally, you should be considering majors from the time you enroll at STJ. At the latest, choose a major in your sophomore year and pursue internships and other experiential opportunities in order to test your long-term career options.

To learn more about what you can do with your major visit the 'Career/Internships' tab on St. John's Central.

I've chosen my major ~ now what?

Now that you've chosen your major and/or minor it's time to begin exploring your career interests. 

Exploring Careers
COACH (Count on Alumni for Career Help)
Internships Exploration
University Career Services Library
Graduate School 
Counselor's Picks ~ Suggested sites for Career Information

Questions?
Meet with a Career Counselor