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Overview

The exploratory program is designed for students not yet ready to commit to a major and leverages the many resources available at UC to help students make a good choice. Even for those who enter college with a declared major, multiple major changes are common. In many ways, this is as it should be. College is a time for self-discovery and exploration. Truly undecided students should take the opportunity to explore their strengths, academic interests and talents before committing to a major.

The exploratory program is also a good option for students trying to gain admission to a selective major. Students are encouraged to identify possible alternatives while working toward possible admission to the major of choice.

Exploratory students in UC's McMicken College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) have a specially assigned exploratory advisor to assist with decision-making and course selection while exploring degree options or working toward getting into a desired major in any college.

Students outside A&S are welcome and are encouraged to use the Center for Exploratory Studies (CES) services as well.

Success

Students in any UC college trying to identify their best-fit majors will be successful if they take advantage of the following resources and programs offered through the Center for Exploratory Studies:

Professional Exploratory Advising: Advisors can give you information about all of UC’s majors in every baccalaureate college as well as providing personal assessment and evaluation.

Faculty contacts in various UC departments and colleges.

Discovering UC Course (MLTI1075): This course helps students choose a UC major. The course includes faculty presentations from all of the UC colleges as well as some fun, experiential learning activities.

Major Mentoring: Meet with a student mentor who is already majoring in one of your areas of interest.

Career

Approximately 70 percent of college-educated people in the workforce today are working in an area not directly related to their field of study in college. For some fields of work, such as teaching or the engineering specialties, a specific major is essential. For many, the most important factor is simply the liberal education you attain while completing your bachelor’s degree. Employers value the competencies you will develop in critical thinking, effective communication, social responsibility and knowledge integration.