Major and Career Exploration

The University of Missouri has many resources to assist you in exploring majors and career possibilities. For guidance, visit the Majors and Careers website or view specific resources below.

• Change your Major. If you are considering changing your undergraduate major or are choosing between several majors, schedule an appointment with an advisor in the Discovery Center by calling (573) 884-9700 or through the Discovery Center service in your MU Connect success network.
• Decided on a Major. If you have decided on a major, visit an academic advisor in the School or College that you are interested in to discuss the process of declaring that major.
• Identify your Interests and Strengths. If you would like to learn more about your career interests, abilities, values, and talents, visit the staff at the MU Career Center. No appointment is necessary to explore career options with one of our staff members.
• Explore MU Majors. If you would like information about MU majors and degree programs, visit Majors at Mizzou or the Degrees, Majors (Degree Programs), Emphasis Areas, Minors and Certificates page in the catalog.

• What Can I Do With My Major. If you want information on what you can do with a major, contact or visit:
  • Faculty or staff in the home academic department for that major,
  • The What Can I do With This Major website
• Investigate Careers. If you are interested in information about occupations you’re considering, visit O*Net or the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
• Employment Opportunities. If you are curious about employment opportunities including internships and after-graduation employment, contact or visit the appropriate MU Career Services Office.