Choose a Major
Picking a major can feel overwhelming. Knowledge about careers, your interests and values as well as school requirements can make the process easier. In addition to the links below, career services advisors can provide guidance to help you make your decision.
Research Majors
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- UC San Diego General Catalog
- Common Careers by Major What careers correspond to your major? Find industries utilizing your area of study.
- Review the Alumni Survey to see what recently graduated UC San Diego alums are doing with their majors.
- Occupational & Salary Information
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Meet with advisors
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- Meet with an advisor in the academic program you are considering to discuss the required courses.
- Meet with a career advisor to discuss job options that supports the major you are considering.
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Ask questions
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- What is the philosophy of the department?
- What are the faculty backgrounds and research interests?
- What skills and knowledge will you gain from the major?
- What occupations and graduate programs have graduates of the major pursued?
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Take further action
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- Sit in on a few classes to get a feel for the subject matter and professors' teaching styles.
- Talk to students in the major and ask for their assessment of the department, classes, and the professors.
- Consider using the career assessment tools to gain an understanding of your career interests and best suited majors. (Port Triton login required).
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