Meet with an OAAS advisor
One of the first steps you can take toward choosing a major is sitting down with an OAAS advisor. We can help you learn about yourself and the many options available to you as a DePaul student. To schedule an appointment, call 773-325-7431. Want to know how to prepare for your appointment? Click here.
Your DePaul M.A.P.
This resource outlines important steps in the process of choosing a major. Your DePaul M.A.P. (Major and Academic Plan) can assist you with your decision-making and offers valuable resources for you to explore every step of the way.
Major/Minor List: Wondering about all of the majors DePaul offers? Knowing your academic options and discovering ways to try them out are key pieces of your major decision process. Click here for a list of all undergraduate majors and minors.
What can I do with a major in ... ?
Wondering what kinds of career opportunities are available for a certain major? Check out this Career Center resource. It lists some career options, specific employers that might hire a graduate with this major and strategies to make you competitive for a particular field. This resource is particularly valuable when paired with an advising appointment.
Themed Groupings
Themed Groupings allow you to explore areas of interest within your Liberal Studies Program. Make the most of your general education requirements by selecting courses that are meaningful to you! This document will show you how.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is a fantastic resource from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. You can use it to search for hundreds of job titles and find out the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, working conditions and more.
O*NET Online
The O*NET system serves as the nation's primary source of occupational information, providing comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations.
CHOICES Planner
CHOICES planner is a career guidance and information system which can help users increase their self awareness, set priorities and create educational and occupational plans. Use this tool to take assessments, learn more about yourself, learn about occupations of interest and store your data.
Workshops
OAAS offers many workshops that can help you know yourself and all of your academic options better. To find upcoming workshops and register online, click on our upcoming events. We hope to see you there!
