Resources for Picking a Major

If you have not selected a Major or are thinking about switching your Major, the free online tools linked below can help you gain insight to make an informed decision: 

BSU Majors and Minors – Access a list of all the majors, concentrations and minors that are available to you as a BSU student. 

What Can I Do With This Major? – Learn about typical career paths and types of employers that hire people with each major, as well as strategies to make you a more marketable candidate. 

Focus 2 – Log on to your Focus 2 account, scroll down to the Explore the Possibilities section and select What Can I Do With a Major In to see sample position titles that relate to each major. 

LinkedIn Alumni Tool  – Talk to BSU alumni to learn about career paths of interest. Check out the LinkedIn & Informational Interviewing Guide for sample LinkedIn messages as well as sample questions that you may want to ask if you schedule an informational interview with a BSU alum. 

By Jill Gardosik
Jill Gardosik Assistant Director of Internships & Career Development