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PREPARING FOR COLLEGE: SELECTING A MAJOR
There are resources on the web to assist students as they explore possible college majors.
Academic & Career Information Center
Information about career options for various academic majors; contains numerous links
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
A listing of all the ABET accredited programs in the US along with a search by discipline
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
Information about undergraduate and graduate schools offering programs in forensic sciences
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
Contains a student section complete with lists of veterinary schools plus requirements
Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture
A comprehensive resource containing information about planning for an architecture career
Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design
Links to majors and degrees offered by AICAD schools plus much more
AWN Animation School Directory
A searchable database that lists schools which offer courses and programs in animation and related fields
Careers for Biology Majors
A listing of possible careers related to a major in biology
 
Choosing and Using Your Major
Some strategies from the University of Virginia for deciding on a major
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
A search for careers and programs in the allied health field including athletic training and exercise science
Courses of Study in Sound and Computer Music
Colleges and universities offering a course of study in computer music
Directory of Educational Programs of the AES
Educational programs available in audio engineering from the Audio Engineering Society
NCATE Accredited Programs in Teacher Education
A directory of information on NCATE-accredited institutions and programs recognized by specialty professional associations
What can I do with a major?
Provides resources on a variety of majors as well as links to additional resources; from Arizona State University
What can I do with a major in ...?
Discusses the kind of jobs available based on college majors; from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington
 
 


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