Major and Career Exploration
The first step in any journey is deciding where you’re headed.
The Career Center can help you explore your professional interests, identify possibilities, and plan your next steps. In addition, your career counselor can administer a variety of surveys designed to assess your interests and skills.
For more info on choosing a major, understanding your interests, and planning your college years, be sure to download and read through these helpful resources.
Making A Major Decision | 4-Year Career Plan |
Career Planning Worksheet | Explore Your Interests |
Engaging in self-assessment to understand your interests, skills, and values is an important step in making decisions about majors and careers. Click on the image to download the Explore Workbook and complete the guided activities to get started.
Explore Nebraska Wesleyan’s areas of study to see the majors and minors offered. You may also explore the "What Can I Do With This Major?" links provided below for the Nebraska Wesleyan majors to learn more about potential career pathways.
What Can I Do With This Major?
Once you've explored careers, use the Career Assistance Network to find NWU alumni who are working in your careers of interest. Our alumni love helping current students understand possible career options and you can easily follow our information interview handout to start a conversation.
As you explore these questions, know that the Career Center is here to help! Set up an appointment with a career counselor to help you navigate your career development decision-making. To schedule, log into Handshake, click on Career Center and then Appointments to arrange an in-person or online meeting.