University of South Florida

What can I do with a major in...?
Although many students think there is a major to match each career field, this is not always the case. There are thousands of careers in which the work you do is more related to the skills (i.e. critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, leadership, etc.) gained from your educational experiences than the specific knowledge you’ve learned. For example, there are bank managers who majored in history, speech writers who majored in math, and publicists who majored in French. The important thing to consider is whether or not the major is helping you prepare for your future career.

Approach the selection of your major in the same way you approached your choice of a career field. Research the majors offered. Talk with academic advisors, faculty and other students in majors that interest you.

Some things to consider:

• What courses would you take?
• What knowledge, skills and experience would you gain from a given major?
• Are the subjects you'll be studying of interest to you?
• Do you have the aptitude to do well?
• What types of careers have graduates with these majors gone into after graduation?
  

Choosing a Major at USF:

Once you’ve decided on a career field , the next step is to choose a major. The USF Transitional Advising Center (TRAC) (formerly known as the Academic Advising office) can assist you in choosing a major to help you prepare for your future career.

Websites Linking Majors with Careers:

Major& Career Profiles Operated by CollegeBoard.com., this site provides you the opportunity to learn about more than 700 majors and careers.

Major-to-Career Converter Operated by Monster.com, this tool asks you to enter your major and then gives you a list of potential job titles…and if you want, it will also give you current jobs, based on location(s) you select.

Prentice Hall's Student Success "Choose A Major" Despite the limited number of majors presented, those that are on this site are well-described. The content, contributed to by faculty from universities around the U.S., provides a description of the major, a general description of its history, the major today, typical courses students take in this type of major and suggestions as to how one can translate the major into a career field.

Florida Academic Counseling & Tracking for Students (FACTS) FACTS.org is Florida's official online student advising system! High school students, college students and parents can use the site services to help plan and track educational progress, access career assessment instruments, explore majors and academic programs in Florida colleges and universities.

Career Center Resources to Help You Choose a Career

Online Seminar : "Find a Career that Fits."

Career Library & Computer Lab

Individual Appointment with a Career Counselor Call 813-974-2171 to schedule.

Walk-in Advising: 15 minute question and answer session. Fall & Spring only.

Office Hours: M-F: 8am-5pm
Walk-in Hours: Mon/Wed/Thur, 10 - 3 & Tues, 10 - 12:30, Fall/Spring