Majors, Minors and Concentrations

When deciding on a major or minor, students should consider their ___________.

• Interests and Hobbies

• Passions and Strengths

• Hobbies and Passions

• Strengths and Weaknesses

Define a major

• The classes you take during your first two years of college.

• A secondary academic specialization, which allows students to gain skills in additional areas

• The specific area of study you choose to focus on in college

• A specific area of emphasis within your chosen major

Define a minor

• The classes you take during your first two years of college.

• A secondary academic specialization, which allows students to gain skills in additional areas

• The specific area of study you choose to focus on in college

• A specific area of emphasis within your chosen major

Define a concentration

• The classes you take during your first two years of college.

• A secondary academic specialization, which allows students to gain skills in additional areas

• The specific area of study you choose to focus on in college

• A specific area of emphasis within your chosen major

What is General Education

(Gen Ed)

• The first part of a degree, before you get into your major courses

• The classes you take while in high school.

• The specific area of study you choose to focus on in college

• A specific area of emphasis within your chosen major

True or False

General education requirements make up half the credits needed for a bachelor's degree.

• True

• False

True or False

College students usually spend their first two years taking mostly gen ed classes

• True

• False

True or False

The major and minor a student chooses has no direct impact on their future career

• True

• False

True or False

Students should gain exposure to a variety of academic fields before choosing a major.

• True

• False

What is a General Education class are you most likely to take during your first year of college?