What Are My Options?

Making a Decision

Choosing a major can feel overwhelming. Most students don’t know where to start. Begin with self-assessment by thinking about your interests, likes, dislikes, values, traits, and skills.
Visit the University of North Alabama’s website, una.edu, for a current list of all possible majors. Make a list of all of the majors that interest you.
Visit the Career Center and let a career counselor help you. We offer the Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Assessments are not meant for every student. They are not guaranteed to help a student make a decision. However, assessments can be beneficial to students in helping them explore possibilities.
Visit “What Can I Do With My Major?” Research the majors that look appealing to you.
Use your University catalog to read about the degree requirements for each major. Read the course descriptions in the back of the catalog.
Talk to your family and friends. Ask individuals currently working what he/she likes and dislikes about their current occupation.
Visit departments on campus that house majors that interest you and speak to the faculty and staff.
Ultimately, you are the only person who can decide on your major and your future career. Know that you are only selecting a starting point and not your final destination.

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