Career Advising at EOU

 

Faculty/Academic Adviser

• What are the pros and cons about choosing a major at this point in my academic career?
• How many credits are required in this major and what are some of the key courses in this subject area?
• How much time will it take to earn a degree in this major?
• What are the prerequisite courses for the introductory course in this major?
• How many courses should I take in my major next term?
• What courses or minors might complement a chosen major?
• Describe the competition (if any) to get into this program? (Some majors have their own admission requirements and students compete to be accepted.  Other majors are open to anyone who completes the
  prerequisites.)
• What are the skills and qualities of students who succeed in this area?

Career Information

What are the goals of this major?  Is it occupation-specific (e.g. accounting, engineering)?   Does it prepare you for professional training at graduate school (e.g. law, medicine)?  Is it a multi-potential major that provides a general educational background (e.g. biology, sociology)?

What careers might this major lead to?

What skills do you gain in studying this major (e.g. speaking, writing, scientific experimentation, helping)?

Interview a Student in the Major

How did you select this major?

Have you changed your mind about your major?  When?  What factors led to the change?

In what ways is your career goal related to your major?

What is the best thing about your major?    Worst thing?

What surprised you about your major?

What advice would you give me about choosing a major?

Several resources were used to compile this list of questions including Turning Points:The Career Guide for the New Century by Diane Ducat.