Career & Major Exploration
With so many majors to choose from, it can be hard to decide which one is right for you. Check out the self-guided tips, tricks, and tools below to get started!
Resources
Self-Reflection Exploration
According to the Career Development Model, getting to know yourself is the first step in figuring out what you want to do in life. Start here for a variety of questions centered around exploring your strengths and passions.
TypeFocus7 Career Assessment
Assessments can be a good way to kickstart the exploration process. Based on the work of C. G. Jung, a Swiss psychoanalyst, this career assessment takes students through questions about their personality, values, and interests. Once done, the results are filtered into a variety of majors at UCCS and occupations in the professional world that are relevant to one’s assessment responses.
*Register with your email, and complete steps 1 and 2 before connecting with a Career Exploration Coach to walk through your results
What Can I Do With This Major?
Explore What Can I Do With This Major to discover the multitude of pathways your major(s)/minor(s) can take you, including a variety of areas, employers, concentrations, and specializations you can pursue within each major.
Zippia – The Major and Career Expert
Check out Zippia: The Career (and Major) Expert for continued exploration around tangible roles and occupations you could go down, including the top 50 jobs, resume overviews, and salary insights.