Major Exploration

Resources are available in the Academic Success Center or online

Where do I begin?

  1. Assessment tests - contact Career Services to obtain logon and password information so you can take online versions of the "Strong Interests Inventory (SII):  College Edition" and "Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Career Report."
  2. Schedule an appointment with Career Services for interpretation of your assessment results.
  3. Obtain copies of "What Can I Do with a Major In. . .?" from Career Services.
  4. Research salaries, occupation outlooks, and job descriptions at the web site provided below.
  5. Obtain career counseling in Career Services located in the library Brown Lupton Center-North Wing or call (817) 531-6512 to schedule an appointment.

Print outs "What Can I do with a Major in...?

Accounting Art Athletic Training Biochemistry
Biology Business Administration Chemistry Computer Information Systems
Computer Science Criminal Justice Counseling Education
English Exercise Science Finance Forensic Science
Foreign Language History Journalism Kinesiology
Liberal Studies Management Management Information Systems Marketing
Mathematics Music Paralegal Studies Political Science
Psychology Public Relations Radio and Television Religion
Sociology Theater Arts    

 

Useful Career Web sites

  • Occupational Outlook Handbook - provides a description of the work, education requirements, salary potential, and job prospects for the future.
  • College Majors Handbook - list of majors with career information.
  • O'NET Online - includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with 950 occupations.
  • Career Profile Search - career development and job search advice for college students and recent graduates that is maintained by The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
Assessment and Testing
Majors Fair