Exploration for undecided students

I have no clue as to what major to choose.

I don’t know where to start.

Maybe I want to change my current major, but I’m not sure.

You have time to explore your passions and skills to build a solid degree for a confident career path. Our step-by-step strategy helps you to learn about yourself and to align your interests, skills and talents with the same common attributes in our degree programs.

Information about yourself

• Interests: What do you most enjoy learning and doing?
• Skills: What are you good at?
• Values: What’s most important to you?
• Goals: What do you want to accomplish?
• Personality traits: How do people describe you?
• Career interests: What kind of work do you see yourself doing?
• Preferred work environment: What kinds of settings keep you motivated?

Make an appointment with a career coach to complete a self-assessment inventory. 

Please reach out to schedule a one-on-one discussion:

(908) 852-1400 ext. 2240

I’m leaning towards a couple of majors.
I know what career I want, but not sure which major to pick.
I have an idea of the field I would like to study.

At this stage, you have already considered a few majors and would like to know the facts in more detail. Here are some suggestions:

Take a test drive

1. Take an introductory course in any field of your interest.
2. The Core Curriculum – Centenary University uses a core curriculum of 40 credits that help you fulfill requirements while learning about different aspects of your interests and values.
   • Elective courses allow you to explore far-reaching ideas that you might have been toying with to see where your passion takes you.
3. Get involved through:
   1. Volunteering
   2. Joining Campus Clubs and Organizations
   3. Applying for and engaging in Work Study on Campus

Centenary University places a high priority on academic advising from the moment you enroll and as you start your career. We are here to help:

Academic Success and Advising Center

400 Jefferson St.

Hackettstown, NJ 07840

(908) 852-1400 ext. 2168

How do I know if the major I want is the right one?
What types of jobs can I get with this major?
What do other students think about this major?

“I don’t think my current major is the right one. What can I do?”
“I think I would like to add a second major/minor. How do I do that?”

Now, you have narrowed it down to one major. Before making it official, consider the following:

• Are there specific qualifications to declare any of these majors? (Minimum GPA, prerequisite courses, etc.)
• Review the courses in the major. Do you find them interesting? Do those courses match your strengths?
• What challenges do you see with requirements for any of the majors you are considering?
• Visit the department for the major(s) to talk with a faculty member about the major, coursework, and possible areas of research.