Major Exploration Checklist

1. ___ Taken a course in my area of interest?

    

2. ___ Determined the set of skills which are required for 
          my desired career?

    

3. ___ Completed the career activities in the University Advising Center's online Student 
          Success Handbook ?

    

4. ___ Visited the Life/Career Development Lab, 1001 Faculty/Administration Building, to 
          investigate career options?

    

5. ___ Determined that the careers I am considering match my interests and abilities?

    

6. ___ Talked to a friend or family member who works in my field of interest and 
          conducted an information interview?

    

7. ___Utilized desired abilities and skills in activities in my area of interest?

    

8. ___ Taken a job on campus which is related to my area of interest?

    

9. ___ Investigated co-op opportunties in the University Placement Services, 1001 Faculty/
          Administration Building, in my area of interest?

    

10. ___ Taken advantage of job shadowing by spending the day with someone working in 
           my desired field?

     

11. ___ Investigated my career options in the Occupational Outlook Handbook in the Academic 
           Success Center, 2100 David Adamany Undergraduate Library?

     

12. ___ Performed volunteer work in my area of interest?

     

13. ___ Checked job openings in the academic department related to my desired major?

     

14. ___ Reviewed the Undergraduate Bulletin related to my desired major in terms of 
           requirements, course descriptions and related cognate courses required from other 
           departments?

     

15. ___ Talked with professors in my major department about career paths graduates in that major have taken?

     

16. ___ Identified the academic major which will help me to develop the skills required for my 
           career of choice?

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