Academic Exploration Tools
Did you know that about 80% of entering Penn State students are unsure about their major? You’re not alone!
With hundreds of options to choose from, selecting a major area of study can be a daunting task. Take what you’ve learned about yourself through self-assessments and reflections, and jump in to explore what Penn State has to offer!
- Penn State Bulletin – Penn State course catalog with program requirements and suggested academic plans for each major offered at the university
- Penn State Colleges – Websites for each of the sixteen academic colleges and additional schools
- DUSuccess: Exploration & Goals – Resources for exploring majors, areas of interest, careers, goals, and more
Video Guides
- How to select courses when exploring majors:
- How to find majors at Penn State:
- How to find minors at Penn State:
Major & Career Exploration Tools
- Career Resource Center – Penn State Career Services resource for students from their first year to graduation
- What Can I Do With This Major? – External resource to help students identify possible career paths
Career Assessments
The resources below are best used in tandem with the "My Next Move" Interest Profiler from O*Net, as they are based on the Holland Code. Select your assessment category to research the majors and careers related to your results:
- Realistic ("Do-ers")
- Investigative ("Thinkers")
- Artistic ("Creators")
- Social ("Helpers")
- Enterprising ("Persuaders")
- Conventional ("Organizers")
