Choosing a college major is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. Although many people don’t work in a field related to their college majors, your major can determine what careers you’ll be qualified for after college. When to choose a major. Some colleges force students to choose a major at some point, often…
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College Majors You May Not Have Considered
At a large university, choosing a major can be overwhelming due to the number of majors available. If you attend a school with a wide selection of majors, research every major in your course catalog. Some often overlooked majors that offer great career opportunities : Management Information Systems – Management information systems involves the design…
Insider Interview: Sociology
Derrick Shapley is an associate professor of sociology at Talladega College. I asked Derrick some questions about the field of sociology and what students can do with a degree in sociology. What drew you to the field of sociology? I originally went back to school about 3 years ago after working on campaigns to…
Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors: History
Who majors in history? Future business executives, lawyers, politicians, and writers. With a history degree, you are not limited to a particular occupation or field. Many history majors go on to obtain a doctorate, business or law degree. If you aren’t sure about graduate school (or want to take a break from school), but still…
Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors: English
English majors have skills that employers highly value: critical thinking, communication and reading comprehension. People with English degrees can be found in a wide variety of industries and occupations, including advertising and media. Some great careers for English majors to consider: Copy Writer Copy writers create advertising copy and promotional materials. They collaborate with clients,…