By: Charissa Skinner
APUS Academic Advisor

When applying for college or selecting your first semester of courses, choosing a major will be one of the most important decisions you make. After all, your major will determine which courses you need to complete to graduate, which faculty members with whom you will work, and, ultimately, which career field and occupations you seriously consider after graduation. With such a variety of majors now available in higher education, narrowing your options down to even just 2 or 3 may seem daunting. Here are 5 points to consider as you narrow down possible majors to the right one for you:

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You’ve made the decision to earn a college degree — but you’re still not sure what field of study to pursue. You might start by considering three key factors, says Caroline Simpson, American Public University System Associate Vice President of Student Advising.

• What are your personal and professional goals?
• What other learning have you accomplished?
• What kind of professional experience do you have?

“Personal interests drive some students to an entirely new subject. Others want to continue in their current profession — where an advanced degree could help them move up,” says Simpson.

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