Selecting a College Major

This revision of Selecting a College Major is a tremendous resource in assisting students with their search for a future that fits their strengths and interests.  This new and updated edition uses 14 Fields of Study as a framework for exploring academic possibilities.  It will help not only the "undecided" student with selecting a major, but also the "major-changer" who is exploring alternative options.

A systematic process leads students through personal and academic assessment as well as occupational information searches. Through thought-provoking activities, they can explore their academic, career, and personal interests and goals. Students can investigate academic majors from many perspectives, including a search of majors in general, majors on their campus, and majors based on their academic and occupational interests. Highlights include:

• A Natural Decision-Making Progression. Students are directly and personally involved in activities that involve exploration, reflection, and choice.
• Extensive Major Exploration. Three distinct approaches provide students with thorough exploration of the majors decision
• Incorporation of Academic and Career Interests, Abilities, and Values. Expanded self-assessment gives students information on which to base their choice of a major with in the 14 Fields of Study..
• Formulation of a Graduation Plan. Students use their academic transcripts to summarize all they have Learned and develop a plan for the future.

Visit the Student Success Supersite (www.prenhall.com/success), where students and faculty will find an array of resources.

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