Pepperdine University - Seaver College - Student Affairs

Career Center

Choosing Your Major

Tired of the question: “What’s your major?” The Career Center can help you find an answer to this question by helping you explore your interests, skills, and values to find the major that fits best for you. We have created the resources below to help guide you through this process. Remember you can always get individual assistance by making an appointment with a Career Counselor.

A step-by-step guide to choosing your major

Self-Assessment	a. Starting Questions b. Self-Assessment Inventories
Gather Information	a. Review Academic Programs at Pepperdine b. Explore what you can do with a particular major c. Important Steps to Gather Information
Explore Options	a. Take an introductory class in a major of interest b. Sit-in on an upper-division class in a major of interest c. Meet with an Academic Advisor
Evaluate and Make a Decision	a. Use our Choose a Major Worksheet b. Meet with a Career Counselor or Academic Advisor to evaluate the information you’ve collected
Take Action	a. Meet with your Academic Advisor to discuss pre-requisites and developing a 4-year plan b. Change your major via ONEStop
Attend Our Programs	Upcoming Career Workshops
Get Involved	a. Explore Clubs/Activities at Pepperdine b. Complete an internship c. Get a part-time job

Seaver College Career Center, Tyler Campus Center, Suite 270
Phone (310) 506-4184 • FAX (310) 506-4428