From guest contributor Matthew R. Kerchner, Associate Academic Advisor, Advising and Major Exploration Services.
Are you overwhelmed by the majors and minors available at IU? Not sure about the path you are taking? EDUC-X 152: Making Major Decisions allows you a supportive space (in-person, small class of 19 students) to investigate the many different paths you can take academically that lead to a successful career in business.
Every class, I tend to think deeper about what I want to do in the future and I feel like this class is challenging me to focus more. -Former student
Not only will you examine what values and priorities guide your career goals and vision, but you will learn how to deploy strategies that turn majors, minors, certificates, micro-credentials, volunteering, spring break and even Gen Eds into vital assets. You will construct a professional identity that stands out in a competitive job market.
The course also provides the opportunity to explore the history of the profession you are interested in, the people and events that have shaped how this profession has evolved over time, and the many various trends that impact how it is being practiced today and where it’s headed. You also learn how best to future-proof yourself, developing a growth-mindset that encourages continuous learning, building essential skills, and actively shaping your career path to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
Here’s what students are saying:
- This class offered a valuable insight into the future and getting ready for what lies ahead. If you have any concerns for your future the information provided in this engaging class allows for answers to those questions.
- This class is a great way to explore options for your future. It is an advice-based class going over situations and problems you may deal with attempting to achieve your goals and how to solve them. It also causes you to really think about what you want to do for the rest of your life, and you can best build your professional profile to do so.
- This class is a great way to help you focus and narrow down your options for majors and also help you prepare for your next years in college. This class will also help you gain a better understanding of how to stand out on the job market and help you prepare yourself for a less stressful search for a job/internship.
- If you are not sure about what career/path you would like to do or need help with building resumes, this class is perfect to help you learn a lot. It’s a mix of academic skill-building and personal development. It’s a helpful class for figuring out college and setting yourself up for success.
- During class I like how we’re going over topics to learn more about ourselves and having challenging conversations about what our future could look like.
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