• Taking the Mystery Out of Majors - This article on the Princeton Review website provides answers to frequently asked questions about college majors.

• Choosing a Major - This article on the JobWeb website provides information on majors and steps for making a decision about a major.

Information on Academic Majors

• Research College Majors -This link to the Princeton Review website provides a searchable database of college majors that includes a brief description of each field of study and lists related majors.

• Academic Majors and Minors at KU - Use this link to research KU majors and to explore departmental websites. Departmental websites typically provide descriptions of Academic Majors and course requirements.

• KU Majors and Minors Related to my Career Assessment Results - Using your FOCUS results or Holland Code, you can research KU majors and minors related to your vocational type.

• Major Discovery Series (What Can I Do With a Major In?) - This is a link to the KU Career Development Center website where you can explore career opportunities associated with KU majors.

Other Tools for Exploring Academic Majors

• Course Descriptions - Use this link to read descriptions of courses offered at KU. Reading course descriptions may give you valuable insight about majors you may be considering or pique your interest in areas you may not have considered.

• Informational Interviews for Academic Majors - To get a better understanding of what it will be like to major in a particular field, you will need to talk to people who really know– students and faculty who are currently studying or teaching in the major. Informational interviews are a great way to get practical information about a specific major. Follow this link for a list of sample interview questions.

• Meet Our Mentors - Read profiles on our student mentors who entered Kutztown University (KU) as undeclared students and have since declared a major.  Learn about their experiences both as an undeclared student and in their chosen major.   

• Internships, Volunteer Work, Community Service, Part-time/Summer Employment - Getting experience through internships, volunteer work, part-time and summer employment may help you determine the suitability of a particular major. Visit the Career Development Center and the Community Outreach Center to learn more about these opportunities.

• KU Clubs and Organizations - At KU, there are numerous student clubs and organizations directly related to specific majors and careers. Getting involved in one of these groups may help you to meet and interact with students and faculty with interests similar to your own and also may help you to identify an appropriate major.
   

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