University Advising Center
Explore Majors and Minors
Fresno State is sure to have a major that interests you. However, remember that your choice of a major does not necessarily dictate what careers you will be able to enjoy unless technical or specialized training and education are required. Selecting a major that interests you is the first step to creating a career path that can lead you on an exciting and memorable journey.
Once you have learned more about yourself and selected possible majors to consider, it's time to explore how careers may be related to majors. Remember, in most cases, your career is not determined by your major. Your college education provides a solid foundation for many possible and future career choices. Knowing that you can work with a career counselor from your first semester is reassuring. To meet with a career counselor, visit the Career Development Center in the University Student Union (USU) Room 306 or call 559.278.2381 or email careers@csufresno.edu.
Majors & Minors at Fresno State
Click here to find a list of all of the majors and minors offered at Fresno State.
Majors to Careers
Are you interested in a major but unsure what careers you can go into with that major? Click here to explore your majors of interest and see the different jobs & career fields you can go into based on that major.
University Catalog
This will link you directly to the current University Catalog for further information on degree programs and their requirements.
Self Assessments
How do I select a major that is right for me? This can be a very overwhelming thing to think about. Start by taking some self assessments or completing some of our worksheets to begin the process. These can be reviewed with your academic counselor in the University Advising Center.
| Assessment | What does it measure? | How to take it |
|---|---|---|
| Focus 2 | Interests, Values, Personality, Skills, Leisure | Register here with your Fresno State email address. Access Code: bulldogs |
| California Career Zone | Interests, Skills, Work Importance | Register here |
| O*Net Career Exploration Tools | Abilities, Interests, Work Importance | Access here |
Select the ONE theme that you most align within your major search. Complete the worksheet prior to meeting with your academic counselor.
How Do I Select a Major That’s Right For Me? This is a process. Think through the following:
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Major Exploration Events
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- Is your major listed as Undeclared?
- Did you choose a major but, really, are unsure of what you want to do?
- Confused about how to explore possible majors and careers?
Deciding on a major that is a good one for you is a process that can take from several weeks to several months, depending on your personal needs. What does this mean? First-time students are encouraged to begin the exploration process their first semester and decide on a major by their second or third semester.
The importance of picking the "right" major is sometimes overemphasized. Generally speaking, your choice of major does not dictate what careers you will be able to enjoy. However, if you want to be an engineer, then you will probably major in engineering. But many people happily find themselves in jobs that have nothing to do with their major! There's a good chance your first job will be related to your major. After that, it's likely your career will follow several different paths.
Don't let indecisiveness delay your exploration of possible majors. Get going! Use the information in this website or contact the University Advising Center.
* The University Policy on Declaring Majors
Students are strongly encouraged to declare a major before earning 45 units. Once you earn 45 units, you will have an enrollment block and not be able to register for the following semester. Please see us early to avoid this hold.