Choosing a major can feel like a huge decision. You may know you want to go to college, but you may not know what subject interests you, what career you want, or which program at Lemoore College is the right fit. The good news is that you do not have to have your entire career figured out before you choose a program.
Exploring your options is part of the college experience. Instead of feeling pressured to immediately pick the “perfect” major, start by learning more about yourself, exploring programs and talking with someone who can help you connect your interests to possible educational and career paths.
Start With What You Already Know
You do not need to know your exact career to begin exploring majors. Start by asking
yourself a few questions:
- What subjects do I enjoy learning about?
- What classes have I enjoyed in the past?
- Do I prefer working with people, technology, numbers, ideas or hands-on projects?
- Do I want a career where I work primarily at a desk, outdoors, in a healthcare setting or in another environment?
- Do I want to enter the workforce after earning a certificate or associate degree?
- Am I planning to transfer to a four-year university?
- What kind of work would I enjoy doing every day?
Your answers can help you identify areas worth exploring rather than trying to choose one major immediately.
Explore Lemoore College's Programs
Once you have a few interests in mind, take a look at the programs available at Lemoore
College. The college offers programs across areas including Arts, Language & Communication;
Agriculture; Business; Child Development & Elementary Education; Culinary Arts & Hospitality
Management; Health Careers & Sports Science; Information Communication Technology;
STEM; Social & Behavioral Sciences; and Skilled Trades.
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You can also explore specific degrees and certificates and filter programs by area of interest and degree type. Lemoore College offers options such as associate degrees, associate degrees for transfer and certificates.
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As you explore, do not just look at the name of a program. Read about the courses you would take, the skills you would develop and the types of careers connected to the program.
Connect Your Interests to a Career
Sometimes choosing a major becomes easier when you start with the career you are interested
in rather than the degree itself.
For example, if you enjoy helping people, you might explore healthcare, education, counseling or social and behavioral sciences. If you enjoy technology and problem-solving, you could explore information technology, computer information systems or STEM. If you prefer hands-on work, you might explore agriculture, culinary arts, industrial mechanics or automation.
Lemoore College's counseling services offer career assessments, one-on-one career counseling and goal setting, as well as assistance with educational planning.
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You can also use the college's academic program pages to explore careers associated with individual programs and see what additional education certain careers may require.
Talk With a Counselor Before You Decide
If you are still unsure, make an appointment with a Lemoore College counselor. You
do not need to know exactly what you want to study before making an appointment. Counselors
can help you explore majors and career options, create an educational plan, choose
classes, understand degree requirements and consider transfer options.
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Talking with a counselor can also help you avoid choosing classes randomly. Together, you can identify courses that allow you to make progress while you continue exploring your options.
Give Yourself Permission to Explore
Your first major does not have to represent your entire future. College is an opportunity
to discover what interests you, develop new skills and learn more about the type of
work you want to pursue.
If you are undecided, start small: explore programs, identify a few areas that interest you, research possible careers and talk with a counselor. You may not have the answer today—and that is okay.
Your Next Steps
Not sure where to begin?
- Explore Lemoore College's academic programs.
- Browse degrees and certificates.
- Connect with Counseling & Advising.
- Make a list of three programs or career areas that interest you.
- Talk with a counselor about which options could fit your goals.
You do not have to figure out your entire career today. The goal is to take the next step toward discovering what fits you.