Majors Walk-In
For students who are not sure about their choice of academic major and/or career direction and want to get started. Wednesdays, 1-3pm through December 3rd (except Nov. 26).
Work with a counselor and use state-of –the-art software to discover majors and careers that are suited to you. No appointment necessary. Plan to spend at least 30 minutes; once oriented, you can continue your process from your own computer.*
*NOTE: Remote access is temporarily unavailable, but we expect to have this situation resolved in just a few weeks. We apologize in advance for the inconvenience and encourage students to return to Majors Walk-In for assistance in the interim.
For students who are not sure about their choice of academic major and/or career direction and want to get started. Wednesdays, 1-3pm through December 3rd (except Nov. 26).
Work with a counselor and use state-of –the-art software to discover majors and careers that are suited to you. No appointment necessary. Plan to spend at least 30 minutes; once oriented, you can continue your process from your own computer.*
*NOTE: Remote access is temporarily unavailable, but we expect to have this situation resolved in just a few weeks. We apologize in advance for the inconvenience and encourage students to return to Majors Walk-In for assistance in the interim.
Individual career counseling
Choosing a major and/or a career direction after graduation can sometimes feel overwhelming with so many options to choose from.
Choosing a major and/or a career direction after graduation can sometimes feel overwhelming with so many options to choose from.
- What are the majors/careers that are best for me?
- What if people important to me think I should do something that I’m not sure I want to do?
- I thought I chose the “right” major/career, but now I’m struggling in my classes and finding it hard to keep motivated.
If you would like to meet with a counselor, please call us at 301-314-7651 to schedule an “intake” or first appointment.
Career Discovery Zone workshops. Thursdays 3:30-5:00pm beginning Oct. 1st
Open to any student, this 5-session workshop series is being offered twice this semester. Topics change weekly. Meet others who, like you, are also thinking about their majors and/or career futures. Students may come to one or any/all of workshops. No pre-registration is required, however students are requested to be present for the full 1.5 hours. (See attached flyer for topics and further information.)
EDCP 108c-Choosing a Major (1 cr.) Get credit while you explore academic majors and possible careers!
For freshmen & sophomores (juniors by permission of instructor) needing to choose or clarify their academic majors. Students actively participating in this course will have identified by the end of the course at least two (2) academic majors that are consistent with their interests, skills, values and priorities. The course is offered both fall and spring semesters and meets once a week for ten (10) weeks. (www.testudo.umd.edu).
EDCP 499a-Transitioning to Careers in a Global Workplace (2 cr.) Find your place in the work world!
Targeted to juniors and seniors who need to choose or clarify a career direction after college graduation. Students actively participating in this course will have identified, by the end of the semester, at least two(2) occupations that are consistent with their values, interests, skills, goals, and life priorities. Students will also learn about the global workplace and what they need to do to be competitive in the workforce. direction (following graduation). This course is offered both fall and spring semesters and meets once a week for the full semester. (www.testudo.umd.edu).
