Consider Your Career Choices

In many cases, your major will be direct preparation for your future career. If you plan to be a geologist, it makes sense to major in geology. In other cases, your degree may be great preparation for a number of careers. You don't have to be a historian if you major in history. You may pursue a career in law, politics, or a number of other areas. Your major may also be preparation for further academic study as a graduate student.

Here are some tools for exploring your career and major interests:

Bureau of Labor Statistics | Occupational Outlook Handbook
UC Berkeley | http://career.berkeley.edu/Plan/Major.stm
UCLA | http://career.ucla.edu/WhatCanIDoWithADegreeIn/

UC campuses offer a number of resources through their Career Centers that can help you identify and focus your interests. Your local community college offers many resources as well.

UC Career Center Web Sites