Career Questions tagged College Major

What colleges provide cultural theology as a major?

I've always liked learning about history but my biggest interest is learning more about many of the religions around the world and I would like to know what colleges I can attend in the future that would provide the major that I'm interested in. #college-major #culturaltheology...

#colleges

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Active Dec 10 at 09:18 PM

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Isabella J.

Carol Kampf | Recruiter Hi IsabellaWhile I have not recruited specifically for professionals with cultural ...

What major did you study in college and was it useful in your career?

I'm considering being a computer software developer and I want to know what degree would get me there. What colleges would you recommend for this career? #computer-software #software-engineer...

#college-major

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Active Dec 05 at 06:18 PM

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Rachel G.

Musaab Attaras | Director of Software Development Hi Rachel,I studied Math and Computer Science. It gave me a ...

I'm feeling lost in my Public Relations studies, considering applying for an "executive assistant" position.

I have an internship at a student-run agency at my university but I feel like I'm still not getting "real world" experience. Two of my foundational classes for my major were with terrible professors that no longer work for the department and I don't want to prolong my graduation any longer/pay...

#career #assistant #college-major #job #career-counseling #executiveassistant #graduation #publicrelations #college #job-search

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Active Nov 28 at 10:29 PM

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Sarah H.

Angelica Letang | Customer Service Pro Trying to get your foot in the door any way that ...

Advice for aspiring horse trainers and horse riding instructors from low-income families?

I really want to be both a horse trainer and a horse riding instructor, however, I come from a low-income family who can't afford horses, pickups, trailers, a farm house, or anything of that sort. I'm currently a senior in high school who plans on going to college for Equine Management, however...

#horse #horseriding #equine #career #horsetrainer #college-major #horseridinginstructor

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Active Nov 27 at 07:21 PM

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Kaesin O.

Jared Hull | Hiring Manager at AT&T Hello Kaisin O.Sounds like a great goal to me that can ...

How much should I consider salary when choosing a major or career?

College debt is such a big issue and I don’t want to spend years working towards a degree that won’t get me a good career. I don’t have a strong passion for a certain field yet (but I do enjoy STEM), and I feel bad making a huge life decision based mostly off of money. #college #career...

#engineering #college-major

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Active Nov 27 at 08:58 PM

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Elizabeth G.

G. Mark Stewart | Adjunct Professor Engineering This is very difficult for many people to accept, but it ...

Do most people who major in music finish college?

#music #college #college-major...

#music-industry

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Active Nov 08 at 03:00 PM

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Diamond H.

Scott Bedell | Theatre Professional and Consultant This is tricky to answer and varies by schools greatly. Right ...

What is the difference between majoring and minoring?

Are there different class amount requirements and do they hold different respects out in the community? #college-major...

#social-work

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Active Oct 31 at 06:00 PM

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Kylee R.

Abby Lasky | Instructional Designer Hi Kylie. A college major is will be the main focus ...

Do professor cared about you being in class on time?

#professor #college #college-applications...

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Active Oct 30 at 03:16 PM

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iris H.

Kim Igleheart | Employment Counselor | Open Records Specialist Some do, some don't. Sometimes it is the administration that cares. ...

If I want to become a Psychologist what classes would be best for me to take in college?

I want to go into the therapist side of psychology, so how will I choose my classes? #college-major #college...

#psychology

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Active Nov 28 at 11:15 PM

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Danielle B.

G. Mark Stewart | Adjunct Professor Engineering There are two approaches to answering this question. First is the ...

Would it be better to have a sociology major with a minor in human services or to have a double major both with them both?

I am planning on becoming a social worker in the future! #college-major #sociology...

#socialwork

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Active Nov 02 at 09:44 PM

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Mary S.

Lillian Wang, LMSW | Career Counselor in Higher Education Depending on what state you are from, you most likely need ...

How do you choose between two careers that you're considering?

I have two careers that I'm determining to pursue but I am having trouble choosing between the two. How can I narrow it down to just one? #college #career #career-choice...

#college-major

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Active Nov 14 at 05:50 PM

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Kandice D.

Jan Gajdos | Marketing Senior Manager at Dell Think about what matters to you, not just from professional but ...

What is a good minor for someone who wants to major in Emergency Medical Technician?

#emt #major #college-major #medicine #healthcare #medical...

#minor

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Active Nov 05 at 09:20 PM

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Paige C.

Paul Goetzinger MPA College Advisor | Academic/College Advising Assistance Hi Paige:This is my professional opinion, but you might look at ...

What's the best course of action to narrow down my selection on degree choices, or do you wait until your sophomore year before deciding?

Hoping it will all fall in place by sophomore year....

#college-major

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Active Nov 12 at 02:36 PM

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Olivia H.

Beate Connette | Professional Network Design Engineer at AT&T Great Question. I suggest learning about your own likes and dislikes, ...

How do I overcome the fear that I won't be good at any major that I pick in college?

I'm a senior in high school and a lot of my friends know what they are going to college for but I can't even decide a certain field because I'm worried I won't be good at anything. What can help me get over this? #major #college-advice...

#college-major

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Active Nov 27 at 08:58 PM

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Emily C.

Jacob Schwarber | Assurance Associate Hi, Emily,I echo the points Abby made. I'd also like to ...

What is the typical coursework for a graphic design major or a mechanical engineering major?

These are two fields I am considering for my career choice. I wanted to know a little bit about the course work to help me decide....

#college-major

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Active Nov 13 at 06:41 PM

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Lillian R.

Georgette A. Diab | Director of Quality Assurance Mostly math (calculus), physics, design, and structural analysis.

What degree do I need to pursue Radiology?

Hi! I'm currently a freshman in high school, and I care a lot about my future and especially my academics. I plan on doing early college for an associates and my dream school is UCLA. After I graduate from UCLA I hope to go back to my home state to attend UNC School of Medicine. My question...

#radiology #doctor #medical #college-major #college #medicine #premed

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Active Nov 26 at 11:50 PM

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Ruby L.

LaRita Edwards R.T. (R) | Radiologic Technologist at All Florida Orthopaedic Associates To start you need fantastic grades in Math and Science. Ace ...

Is it worth it becoming a biology major?

-Job opportunities -Salary -Business Development -Enjoyment of field #biology #science #major #college-major...

#medicine

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Active Dec 05 at 08:10 PM

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Kevin B.

Molly MacLeod, PhD | Science Communications at Pfizer Short answer: yes, if you love biology and want to learn ...

How long does it take to become a psychiatrist?

-Difficulty of courses -job placement -years of study -programs required or recommended #psychology #doctor #psychiatry...

#college-major

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Active Oct 28 at 12:02 AM

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Kevin B.

G. Mark Stewart | Adjunct Professor Engineering Psychiatry is a medical degree, unlike psychology. For a medical degree, ...

When making a list, how many majors do you want to keep in mind?

I have many aspirations, each completely different from another. It's hard for me to make a decision because they all have or don't have something that another major does. I would think that narrowing it down would be best when picking a college but....I don't know. I guess you should be...

#major #college #college-major #college-advice #undecided

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Active Oct 29 at 07:45 PM

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Lauren L.

Paul Goetzinger MPA College Advisor | Academic/College Advising Assistance Hi Lauren:In the past, when I have reviewed majors with my ...

Is it hard to change majors?

I know many people who have changed their major multiple times and I have a strong feeling I might be the same when I go to college. My only concern is that if it is too hard to switch majors, it will affect me in a big way. I don't know too much about college but I do know you have to declare...

#career #major #college #college-major

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Active Nov 27 at 09:48 PM

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Lauren L.

Kanan Patel | Tax Associate at PwC No at all! I changed majors and what made me not ...

How do you know if the Cinema Production major is for you?

#cinema #film #college-major #cinematography...

#production

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Active Nov 13 at 06:39 PM

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Cedara F.

Georgette A. Diab | Director of Quality Assurance I am a screenplay writer. And I knew that I wanted ...

How do I prepare for a MasterDoctoral program in psychology?

I took a 7 year break in getting my B.A. in psychology, now I'm finishing it and I want to continue my education so I can #college-major teach Psychology as a career. When I look for information on Master's and Doctoral programs I keep getting online college offers and not much help on how to...

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Active Oct 24 at 06:06 PM

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Amy C.

Lillian Wang, LMSW | Career Counselor in Higher Education Preparing and Applying for Graduate School in Psychology: A free video ...

Any advice on how to choose a college major that is right for you?

I am coming up on my junior year in college, and I still don't know what my major should be. I have changed it around 3 times, from computer science to engineering to product design, and I am having trouble finding a major that interests me and sticking to it! I feel like I have wasted so much...

#major #college #college-advice #college-major

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Active Nov 06 at 03:08 PM

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Kayla S.

Kayla Rietveld | Senior Financial Analyst at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Check to see if your school offers externship opportunities. Some universities ...

What should I take in consideration when choosing an engineering major?

I want to go into engineering because I love math and science, but I don't know what kind I want to do. Any suggestions or things I should try to figure it out would be great. Thanks. #engineering #engineering...

#college-major

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Active Oct 24 at 05:45 PM

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Logan G.

Jennifer Paschal | Senior Specialist - Technical Process/Quality at AT&T Hi Logan! When I got to the point in high school ...

How do I know if my major choice is right for me?

#college-major #college #career...

#major

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Active Oct 26 at 05:01 PM

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Hannah S.

Abby Lasky | Instructional Designer Hi Hannah. Choosing a major can be a difficult task; I ...

I am interested in journalism, are there a lot of opportunities for this major?

#journalism #college-major #college #professional...

#photojournalism

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Active Oct 22 at 09:11 PM

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Adriana M.

Paul Goetzinger MPA College Advisor | Academic/College Advising Assistance Hi Adriana:There are a great diversity of careers and opportunities for ...

I am interested in things like Film Production and Graphic Arts. Would Digital Communications and Multimedia be a good major for me?

I have done some research about digital communications and multimedia but don't know enough about it to be convinced. From what I know, it relates to most of my interests in art and computers. #college-major #multimedia...

#college

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