Paige
how do you choose a major and when you do pick a major does that mean you can't take classes that you generally have a interest in?
I'm a junior in high school and i'm interested in a lot of history, science, and language courses. I don't know how to limit my choices and focus just on one. #majors #classes
3 answers
Stephani Hunt
Stephani’s Answer
Speaking from a nursing standpoint, we did not get much flexibility in our schedules, because of our required clinical time and what we needed to know before going into the clinical setting. Most universities or colleges require that you take electives as well as your core major classes if you are going for a bachelor's, and most non-healthcare related majors allow you take it in whatever you want. I was only able to take two electives that had nothing to do with my major, and it wasn't until my senior year, but most majors aren't like that. Earlier in our schooling we would be given options like "you may take an elective, but it mst be related to psychology or sociology". I would advise looking on the colleges websites you are interested in and seeing what they have to offer. Many times, you can look up on the sites what is required by the major and how it would be set up, so you would have a better picture to look at with regard to how many electives of your choice you would have. You could also minor in another subject. My fiance was a music major that minored in history because he too loved history and wanted to incorporate it into his education. Look around, call schools, and see what is posted online. Hope this helps!
Thank you Stephani! This has really helped me in what i have to look for and ask the colleges that I'm looking into. You've made this a lot more clear than others i've asked before. Thank you again!
Paige
Meghan Thrasher
Meghan’s Answer
All throughout college you will have elective classes. If you play your cards right these can add up to a few minors or even a double major. You can do classes that are completely outside of your major.
When I was in college I majored in psychology but I took classes like Gender and Sexuality, Superstition and Folklore, Philosophy, and more. It gives you the chance to try out classes that are outside of your major. This gives you a more well rounded education and a better chance of making the right decision when it comes to your major and future career.
Take advantage of theses elective classes and try out all that you are passionate about. You want to be as sure as you can be that your major applies to the career you hope to have one day.
I hope this has been helpful and I wish you the best of luck!
