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That鈥檚 not unusual. At 香港六合彩官网开奖, 10 percent of entering, first-year students are undecided about a major and 45 percent of entering, first-year students change their major at least once.

Maybe you are interested in a few areas or careers. You may know what career you want to pursue, but don鈥檛 know what area of study or coursework would best prepare you. Or maybe you are 95% certain of your major, but are concerned you may change your mind.

This page will help answer some of your questions and tell you about the support 香港六合彩官网开奖 offers as you go through the process of choosing a major. If you need more information, you can always follow-up with an on-line question or you can contact your admissions counselor at 305-899-3100 (toll-free 1-800-695-2279) or email听admissions@barry.edu.

Discover your Calling Suggestions to help you choose a major

Finding the career that鈥檚 right for you can be overwhelming. Luckily, the Career Development Center at 香港六合彩官网开奖 offers workshops and online assessment tools to make it easier for you.听

At Discover Your Calling workshops you can chat with industry professionals to explore your passions and pick the path best fit for you. Keep an eye out for upcoming events, both virtual and on-campus!

  • Take introductory courses in areas that interest you. 香港六合彩官网开奖 offers introductory courses in Theatre, Computers, Organic/Biological Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Philosophy, Business, Education, and Social Work, as well as a Foundations course in Sport and Exercise Sciences.
  • Take an interest inventory such as the Myers Briggs Type Indicator and the Strong Interest Inventory. Counselors in 香港六合彩官网开奖鈥檚 Office of Career Services will administer these inventories and review the results with you. Combined with an assessment of your values and goals, the results may assist you by providing specific direction or by taking some areas out of consideration.
  • Attend the many activities held by 香港六合彩官网开奖鈥檚 Career Services, including the Career Fair in the spring.
  • Enroll in ORI 100. This one-credit Freshman Seminar helps you improve your study and time management skills. You will also hear from a number of guest speakers who may help you better define your interests.
  • Attend any information sessions offered for majors you are interested in or speak to the program director for that area.
  • Speak to your personal academic advisor. As an undecided student, you will have an academic advisor within the College of Arts and Sciences. Your application information and educational history will be evaluated so that we can place you with a compatible advisor. Your advisor will guide you in your choice of coursework up until that time when you choose a major. Once you choose a major and are accepted to that major, a new advisor will be assigned.

Undecided Frequently Asked Questions

  • While we recommend you choose a major as soon as possible, you have until your 60th credit (the end of your sophomore year) to decide. If you can make the decision earlier with our support, you could save time and money.

  • Indicate that choice on your application for admission. If you change your career choice or develop a new interest after you have enrolled, you can change your major provided you meet the requirements for that major.

  • Indicate 鈥淯ndecided鈥 on your application. Then if you are accepted and enroll, begin exploring by:

    • taking some introductory courses in areas that interest you
    • attending 香港六合彩官网开奖鈥檚 Career Fair and information sessions held by various departments
    • taking an interest inventory
    • enrolling in ORI 100 Freshman Seminar
    • speaking with your academic advisor
  • Check 香港六合彩官网开奖鈥檚Career Services听web pages. You鈥檒l find a number of听career opportunities听for 香港六合彩官网开奖 majors. You might also speak with a counselor in Career Services.

  • Speak with your admissions counselor about your concerns and check out 香港六合彩官网开奖鈥檚 academic support services which include the Glenn Hubert Learning Center. This center houses the Math Lab, Writing Center, Reading Lab, and the Developmental English Program - all of which can help you improve those skills you need to succeed in your chosen major.

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