Career & Major Exploration

Undeclared major? You are not alone. Most students are uncertain of the area of study they would like to pursue. Students may also have a variety of interests and have trouble narrowing their choices. Most students change their major at least once, and some change several times.

Understanding yourself, your skills, values, abilities, and interests helps you choose your major. By discussing your aspirations and utilizing OCED resources, you can better clarify your goals and select a path that is meaningful and fulfilling. Choosing a major is a process, and the OCED is the place to begin your exploration.

You can view a complete list of Brevard College Majors & Minors on the Registrar page.

Research majors and careers

  • What can I do with this major? – Identify typical employers and strategies for entering more than 90 fields
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook – Learn what they do, how to become one, job outlook, and similar occupations
  • NCcareers.org - Identify skills/interests; explore occupations and local job/employer needs; identify education and training opportunities and prepare to enter/re-enter the job market specifically North Carolina. 
  • ONET – Browse by job family to compare work tasks, skills, education, training, and credentials
  • Career One Stop – Search occupational profiles including industry growth and wage data by state
  • FOCUS 2 – Watch informational video interviews featuring industry professionals (See instructions to create an account below) 

 


FOCUS 2 is an online, interactive, self-guided career and education planning system designed to help you make decisions about your future career goals and education plans. 

  • You will need the access code tornados and a current Brevard College email address to register.

 


Contact 828-641-0325 or jobs@brevard.edu for assistance or to set up an appointment to discuss your major or minor exploration.

Brevard College Majors / Minors

What can I do with a major in? 

The information provided outlines common career areas one can enter with this major, typical employers that hire in this field, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities. The information is representative of typical career paths associated with each major and is not an exhaustive list.