Did you know that 65% of all college students change their major at least once while in college? Why? They find a new or different major which supports their interests, values, passion, or personality.
CAREER PLANNING: MYTHS AND FACTS AGREE OR DISAGREE? 1. Whatever my career choice is, that is the subject that I should major in. 2. I need to choose a career that is practical something that will pay the bills. 3. I should base my career decision on current trends and demands in the job marketthat way Ill always be employed. 4. Career self-assessment means finding out what Im good at. 5. I wont really know if I enjoy a career until I graduate and start working in the fieldand I hope I dont make a mistake!
What can you do to find a major if you dont know what to study?
Start by taking a few of the 35 General Education credits which are a part of an Associate of Arts (or Bachelors) degree. Take courses of interest to you. Take a college course to help you find a direction: CPD102AB Career Exploration
What is AGEC?
Arizona General Education Curriculum
Guarantees admission to ASU, NAU, U of A AGEC-A liberal arts & undecided majors AGEC-B business-related majors AGEC-S science,engineering,math,technology
Associate in Arts Associate in Business Associate in Science Associate in Elementary Ed Associate in Arts/Fine Arts Associate in Transfer Partnership
AGEC
Explore
Associate in General Studies
(Not designed to transfer)
Cant take a Career Exploration class? PVCC Counseling Division offers INDIVIDUALIZED CAREER COUNSELING Career testing.
Fees range from $15 to $25 per test. Match your interests, personality, strengths, and work values with careers that fit you.
THE PARTY
Holland Occupational Themes
Walk around the room, read each poster, decide which theme best represents YOU and stand by that poster. Write that theme name on the goldenrod sheet.
Discuss: Why did you pick this theme? What careers in this theme would appeal to you?
How do the Occupational Themes relate to General Education classes and electives?
On the green sheet, put a * next to your top theme (RIASEC). Circle any subject categories in that theme that might be of interest to you.
PREPARE for your appointment: Bring the handout packet you received today Write down questions Meet with your Counselor or Advisor to complete the Tentative Educational/Career Plan worksheet (lavender handout) for at least 2 semesters, longer if you know your major. Turn in the Tentative Educational/Career Plan to your instructor for full points. Keep this plan for future reference!
REGISTRATION BEGINS: