Find Your Major

“What is your major?” Students who decide on a major are more likely to graduate and experience academic success. The content below outlines steps, including self-exploration through interest inventories, major/career research and using University resources, to help you on the path toward major declaration and, ultimately, graduation.

Who are Undecided/Exploratory Students?

Students who are undecided on a major or career
Students waiting to be accepted into a major with additional requirements
Students who have a major but may be considering changing

As an Undecided student, who is my Advisor?

Our office! As an undecided student, you will be advised by CAPS until you declare your major. You can find your advisor's contact information in your Student Experience Portal. If you are a student in a specialized program such as EOF, SUPERA or the Bridge to Success Program, then your assigned Counselor will serve as your advisor.

Kean students laugh outside Upperclassmen Residence Hall

Self-Exploration through interest inventories is a great way to learn about your interests, values and skills

Interests: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/interest-assessment.aspx
Focus 2 Career: https://tinyurl.com/CAPSFocus2
Work Values: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/work-values-matcher.aspx
Skills: https://www.careeronestop.org/ExploreCareers/Assessments/skills.aspx

Major/Career Research Activities

Use the following resources to find information related to various careers:

Kean University’s Library Research Guide for Student’s Major and for Career Exploration and Resume Writing
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center (Infobase Learning) - Login with your Kean Username and password
bls.gov - This website is the Bureau of Labor Statistics and most jobs are listed there with information about salary, skills or education needed, best place to work, etc.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Interview a professional working in careers you may be interested in learning more about

Kean University Resources

Make an appointment with your CAPS Advisor or Counselor if you are within a special program such as EOF, SUPERA, or Bridge to Success
Visit Career Services and make an appointment with a Career Counselor
Review the Major Curriculum Sheets and 4-year plans
Review Minors offered by each College at Kean in the Catalog
Learn about Internship opportunities on the College Central Network
Faculty: Talk to Faculty in respective major(s) regarding specifics in a major field of study and/or career options

Process of Declaring a Major or Minor at Kean

Meet with your CAPS Advisor or Counselor if you are within a special program such as EOF, SUPERA, or Bridge to Success
Consider Course and GPA Requirements for specific majors
Fill in this form with your student information, have the department approve with signature and submit to the Registrar’s office to officially declare or change your major/minor:

Major/Minor Status Change Form

Additional Tips to Aid in the Decision Making Process

Seek internship, research, service learning, and leadership opportunities to gain valuable work experience

Career Services

Center for Leadership and Service

Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships

Free Electives: Choose a major with lots of free electives to help direct your own interests...

Participate in unique opportunities that will help you find your interests and develop valuable skills and abilities

Center for International Studies

Cougar Climb

Resource for Advisors working with student who are Undecided