College Majors

What’s inside

• What does a college major primarily represent?
• In U.S. colleges, a student may sometimes declare a major after beginning their first year rather than choosing one…
• What is the usual purpose of a minor?
• Every U.S. college uses exactly the same course requirements for students in the same major.
• Which situation best describes a double major?
• Some college majors require students to complete prerequisite courses before taking advanced courses in the field.
• Which factor is most directly related to completing a college major?
• A student’s college major always determines the exact job they will have after graduation.