FIND A MAJOR

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As a college student, there is one question that you will be asked more than any other: “What’s your major?” This simple tool will help you align your interests in life with a possible major. Simply pick a statement that you identify or agree with, and follow the tree to find one of the more than 150 majors available at CSU.

1. I am curious about computers and how they function.
   
   1. I want to develop and support a computer system for companies or individuals.
      1. Check out our Information Systems Major.
   2. I want to learn how computers can be used in a variety of applications.
      1. Check out our Information Systems Major.
   3. I want to learn more about designing faster, smarter computers.
      1. Check out our Computer Engineering Major..
2. I am curious about other cultures.
   
   1. I am curious about how people lived in the past, or how people lived in different cultures.
      
      1. Check out our Anthropology Major.
   2. I am interested in how different cultures communicate and what makes human language so unique.
      
      1. Check out our Linguistics Major.
   3. I want to learn more about Native Americans.
      
      1. Check out our Native American Studies Minor.
   4. I want to learn more about the diverse history and cultures of Asia.
      
      1. Check out our Asian Studies Minor.
   5. I want to learn more about the culture, experiences and lifestyles of people of African descent.
      
      1. Check out our Black Studies Minor.
   6. I want to learn about important Middle Eastern topics such as the history, politics and culture of the region.
      
      1. Check out our Middle Eastern Studies Minor.
3. I am curious about communications.
   
   1. I want to learn how we communicate in interpersonal, organizational and other key areas.
      
      1. Check out our Communication Management Major.
   2. I would like to know how we communicate through todays media outlets.
      1. Check out our Journalism and Promotional Communication Major, with concentrations in Journalism, Public Relations and Advertising.
4. I am curious about the way new technologies are designed.
   
   1. I want to learn more about chemicals and how they can be used to create new materials.
      
      1. Check out our Chemical Engineering Major.
      2. Check out our Chemistry Major.
   2. I want to learn how to create mobile communications, TV's and other things essential to our daily lives.
      
      1. Check out our Electrical Engineering Major.
      2. Check out our Electronic Engineering Technology Major.
5. I am curious about numbers.
   
   1. I am curious about how budgets are created.
      
      1. Check out our Economics Major.
      2. Check out our Finance Major.
   2. I like to solve mathematical equations.
      
      1. Check out our Mathematics Major.
6. I am interested in how a company operates.
   
   1. I want to develop plans to control consumer demand, pricing and costing.
      
      1. Check out our Business Economics Major.
   2. I want to find better ways to get products and supplies to business and customers.
      
      1. Check out our Operations Management and Business Statistics Major.
   3. I want to work in a nonprofit organization.
      
      1. Check out our Nonprofit Administration Major.
   4. I want to learn how a company determines how to market itself and its products.
      
      1. Check out our Marketing Major.
      2. Check out our Journalism and Promotional Communication Major with concentration in Advertising.
   5. I want to determine the goals and objectives of a company.
      
      1. Check out the Business Administration Major.
   6. I want to manage a business and lead people in accomplishing a task.
      
      1. Check out our Management and Labor Relations Major.
7. I enjoy the arts.
   
   1. I want to design websites and print advertisements.
      
      1. Check out our Computer Graphics concentration in our Computer and Information Science Major.
   2. My passion is to design pieces of art work.
      
      1. Check out our Art Major and its seven areas of studio concentration.
   3. I have a passion for art and its history.
      
      1. Check out our Art Major with a concentration in Art History.
   4. I have a passion for music.
      
      1. Check out our Music Major.
   5. I want to direct, act in or produce movies.
      
      1. Check out our Film and Digital Media Major.
   6. I have a passion for the theatre.
      
      1. Check out our Dramatic Arts Major.
8. I enjoy writing.
   
   1. I would love to write fiction or non-fiction stories.
      
      1. Check out our English major.
   2. I would like to write for a newspaper or website.
      
      1. Check out our Journalism and Promotional Communication Major with concentration in journalism.
9. I wonder how a city operates on a day to day basis.
   
   1. I want to help revitalize or create environment friendly neighborhood.
      
      1. Check out our Urban Studies Major.
   2. I would love to learn how to design highways, bridges and more.
      
      1. Check out our Civil Engineering Major.
   3. I want to learn more about community safety needs.
      
      1. Check out our Public Safety Management Major.
10. I want to learn other languages.
    
    1. Check out our Spanish Major.
    2. Check out our French Major.
    3. Check out our German Minor.
11. I always wonder how people function physically.
    
    1. I want to run tests to determine the presence of diseases.
       
       1. Check out our Biology-Medical Technology Major.
    2. I would like to help others be physically healthy.
       
       1. Check out our Biology-Podiatric Medicine Major.
    3. I would like to know how do we function physically.
       
       1. Check out our Health Sciences Major.
    4. I want to assist people and provide care during their stay in the health care system.
       
       1. Check out our Nursing Major.
    5. I want to identify and treat communication disorders.
       
       1. Check out our Speech and Hearing Major.
    6. I want to learn how to physically train people to be better athletes or study sports management.
       
       1. Check out our Allied Sports Professions Major.
12. I often wonder why people act the way they do.
    
    1. I want to study the thoughts,emotions and actions of the people.
       
       1. Check out our Psychology Major.
    2. I want to find better ways to catch criminals.
       
       1. Check out our Criminology Major.
    3. I want to learn how people live and interact in different social circles.
       
       1. Check out our Sociology Major.
13. I want to learn more about countries outside of United States.
    
    1. I want to know more about how businesses work in other countries.
       
       1. Check out our International Business Major.
    2. I would like the opportunity to study and work overseas.
       
       1. Check out our International Relations Major.
    3. I want to learn about important Middle Eastern topics such as the history,politics and culture of the region.
       
       1. Check out our Middle Eastern Studies Minor.
14. I want to know more about the environment we live in.
    
    1. I want to know more about human and animal biological systems.
       
       1. Check out our Biology Major.
    2. I want to help find ways to change policy and social issues related to environmental problems.
       
       1. Check out our Environmental Studies Major.
    3. I want to find ways to clean our eco systems.
       
       1. Check out our Environmental Science Major.
15. I would like to know more about how our government operates.
    
    1. I'd like to investigate how our government compares with others.
       
       1. Check out the Political Science Major.
    2. I want to help make public policy decisions in my neighborhood.
       
       1. Check out our Urban Studies Major.
    3. I want to learn more about the American culture,society and history.
       
       1. Check out our American Studies Minor.
16. I would like to know more about how people live in our society.
    
    1. I want to learn how people connect in different social groups.
       
       1. Check out our Social Science Major.
    2. I want to learn how people of different cultural backgrounds live in our society.
       
       1. Check out our Sociology Major.
    3. I want to help people in today's societies have better opportunities.
       
       1. Check out our Social Work Major.
17. I want to know more about how things are built and how they function.
    
    1. I want to design engines, robots and aeronautical devices.
       
       1. Check out our Mechanical Engineering Major.
    2. I want to know more about designing advanced materials.
       
       1. Check out our Physics Major.
    3. I want to help workers work safer and smarter.
       
       1. Check out our Industrial Engineering Major.
18. I want to share my knowledge and teach others.
    
    1. I want to be a teacher.
       
       1. Check out our Early Childhood Education Major.
       2. Check out our Middle Childhood Education Major.
       3. Check out our Special Education Major.
    2. I want to to teach others how to share their artistic abilities.
       
       1. Check out our Art Education Major.
    3. I want to teach other how to be physically healthy.
       
       1. Check out our Physical Education Major.
19. I am curious about history.
    
    1. I want to learn about ancient cultures that flourished in Europe and Middle East.
       
       1. Check out our Classical and Medieval Studies Major.
    2. I want to study the history of not only United States but also other countries.
       
       1. Check out our History Major.
    3. I am curious about the origin and history of the worlds major religious traditions.
       
       1. Check out our Religious Studies Major.
    4. I have a passion for arts and its history.
       
       1. Check out our Art Major with a concentration in Art History.
    5. I want to learn about important Middle Eastern topics such as the history, politics and culture of the region.
       
       1. Check out our Middle Eastern Studies Minor.
20. I want to study the history and structure of the earth.
    
    1. Check out our Geology Major.
    2. I want to study the development of humans through fossil and material records.
       
       1. Check out our Anthropology Major.
21. I want a more broad based education.
    
    1. I want a broad based education that allows me flexibility in my choice of classes.
       
       1. Check out our Liberal Studies Major.
    2. I want to learn more about the role of gender in shaping our societies.
       
       1. Check out our Women's Studies Major.
22. I want to work for a public accounting firm as a professional auditor or tax accountant.
    
    1. I want to be responsible for the tracking and spending of money.
       
       1. Check out our Accounting Major. CSU’s accounting major is one of only 168 accounting programs worldwide that holds accounting accreditation from AACSB International, the hallmark of excellence in management education.
23. I want to work with money.
    
    1. I want to determine the appropriate investment policies for companies and individuals.
       
       1. Check out our finance major. CSU’s Finance Department in known nationally for its excellence.
    2. I want to work in the financial departments of industrial and commercial enterprises or banks, real estate firms, insurance companies, and government and public agencies.
       
       1. Check out our finance major. CSU’s Finance Department in known nationally for its excellence.
    3. I want to study the efficient management of funds and the selection of alternative sources of financing.
       
       1. Check out our finance major. CSU’s Finance Department in known nationally for its excellence.
    4. I want to find ways to help our economy.
       
       1. Check out our Business Economics Major.
    5. I want to find ways to use the application of advanced economic analysis and principles.
       
       1. Check out our Business Economics Major.
    6. I want to be involved in problem solving in business administration.
       
       1. Check out our Business Economics Major.
24. I want to be able to be in business with other countries.
    
    1. I want to develop the essential knowledge needed to succeed as a manager in a global business environment.
       
       1. Check out our International Business Major.
    2. I want to learn to manage and lead in a variety of internationally-oriented organizations in today’s increasingly interdependent global economy.
       
       1. Check out our International Business Major.
    3. I want to develop the leadership and implementation skills required to adapt and thrive in diverse business environments.
       
       1. Check out our International Business Major.
25. I want to be a leader in a business.
    
    1. I want to learn the tools to qualify for a position in management, and be prepared to meet a multitude of challenges and opportunities in an increasingly diverse work force.
       
       1. Be prepared to become an effective manager for the 21st century. Check out our Management and Labor Relations Major.
26. I want to be creative and drive profits by developing the price, promotion, and distribution of goods and services.
    
    1. I want to develop the skills to work in: public relations and advertising; product management; fundraising; marketing research; wholesale distribution; market planning; and related areas in business, government and nonprofit organizations.
       
       1. Check out our Marketing Major.
27. I want to use the latest information technology (IT) systems in an organization.
    
    1. I want to be a part of the development of IT infrastructures to support an orgnaization’s processes.
       
       1. Check out our Information Systems Major. Our coursework will not only give you the necessary managerial skills to solve business problems, but also technical knowledge to develop and support information systems of any kind.
    2. I want to be a part of the development of business-oriented application software.
       
       1. Check out our Information Systems Major. Our coursework will not only give you the necessary managerial skills to solve business problems, but also technical knowledge to develop and support information systems of any kind.
28. I want to study the biological and cultural diversity of humanity.
    
    1. I want to learn about the relationship between language and culture in past and present human societies.
       
       1. Anthropologists study contemporary and past societies as well as human evolution. Check out our Anthropology Major.
    2. I want to learn about the customs traditions and rituals of human societies.
       
       1. Anthropologists study contemporary and past societies as well as human evolution. Check out our Anthropology Major.
    3. I want to learn about human evolution and modern human biological variation.
       
       1. Anthropologists study contemporary and past societies as well as human evolution. Check out our Anthropology Major.
29. I want to learn the skills to be able to effectively communicate in a variety of situations.
    
    1. I want to be able to lead and effectively communicate in an organization.
       
       1. I want to work in management in the healthcare system with sensitivity to doctor-patient communication and appreciation for the cultural context in which health communication takes place.
          
          1. Check out our Communication Management Major.
       2. I want to be able to communicate more effectively in a multicultural environment.
          
          1. Check out our Communication Management Major.
       3. I want to be able to resolve conflicts and create positive outcomes sensitive to communication problems.
          
          1. Check out our Communication Management Major.
       4. I want to be able to apply my expertise to solving social problems and improving quality of life in Northeast Ohio.
          
          1. Check out our Communication Management Major.
       5. I want to have the confidence to be an effective public speaker.
          
          1. Gain valuable experience in public speaking, news writing and film production. Check out our Communication Major.
       6. I want to learn how communication affects everyday life and the dynamics of interpersonal relationships.
          
          1. Gain valuable experience in public speaking, news writing and film production. Check out our Communication Major.
30. I want a degree that will prepare me for law school.
    
    1. I want to study key areas and issues in crime, and courses in research methods.
       
       1. Check out our Criminology Major. Be prepared for a career in a field such as corrections, parole or policing. In addition you will be prepared for graduate work in criminology, one of the social sciences or law.
31. I want to understand the issues confronting individuals, companies and society.
    
    1. I want to get an excellent background for graduate study in economics and other related fields.
       
       1. Check out our Economics Major.
    2. I want to study in a major that will help me in business, law and journalism as well as economics.
       
       1. Check out our Economics Major.
32. I want to work in the film industry.
    
    1. I want to study the impact of media technologies and content on consumers, society and culture.
       
       1. Check out our Film and Digital Media Major with three different concentrations.
    2. I want to study screen writing and film production.
       
       1. Check out our Film and Digital Media Major with three different concentrations.
    3. I want to work with the latest audio/visual technology.
       
       1. Check out our Film and Digital Media Major with three different concentrations.
33. I want to work with people from different economic and political cultures and from different countries.
    
    1. I want to better understand how other countries interact with each other.
       
       1. Check out our International Relations Major.
34. I want to create an image of a company or a brand.
    
    1. I want to be able to use promotional strategies to craft a public image.
       
       1. To work and succeed in PR firms and companies that use promotional strategies to craft a public image, check out our Journalism and Promotional Communication Major with a concentration in public relations.
    2. I want to help lead the creation of developing and writing advertising campaigns.
       
       1. To work and succeed in agencies and companies that make great advertising campaigns, check out our Journalism and Promotional Communication Major with a concentration in advertising.
35. I have a passion for music.
    
    1. I am seeking a professional career in music.
       
       1. Check out our Music Education Major with tracks in Music Education, Applied Music, Music Composition and Music Therapy
    2. I want to study music from not only a historical and theoretical context, but also from a wider cultural context.
       
       1. Check out our Music Major.
36. I want to help people improve their social situation in our society
    
    1. I want to be better prepared to work in and help in the promotion of health and human well-being, social and economic justice, and equality within a diverse learning environment.
       
       1. Check out our Social Work Major.
    2. I want to be prepared to practice in diverse settings such as child welfare, health, mental health, criminal justice, aging and community organization.
       
       1. Check out our Social Work Major.
37. I want to prepare for a career in the medical field.
    
    1. I want a pre-med education.
       
       1. The coursework required for the Biology Major will provide you with the knowledge to pass the aptitude tests required for admission by most professional schools. Check out our Biology Major.
    2. I want to prepare for dental school.
       
       1. The coursework required for the Biology Major will provide you with the knowledge to pass the aptitude tests required for admission by most professional schools. Check out our Biology Major.
    3. I want a pre-veterinary education.
       
       1. The coursework required for the Biology Major will provide you with the knowledge to pass the aptitude tests required for admission by most professional schools. Check out our Biology Major.
38. I want to work in the chemistry field.
    
    1. I want to work in city, state or federal crime labs.
       
       1. As a CSU graduate you will be able to work in a variety of chemical industries; and pursue advanced study in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, pathology and law school. You’ll also be prepared for medical school. Check out our Chemistry Major.
    2. I want to understand how chemistry can help us understand the world we live in.
       
       1. As a CSU graduate you will be able to work in a variety of chemical industries; and pursue advanced study in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, pathology and law school. You’ll also be prepared for medical school. Check out our Chemistry Major.
    3. I want to prepare for medical school.
       
       1. As a CSU graduate you will be able to work in a variety of chemical industries; and pursue advanced study in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, pathology and law school. You’ll also be prepared for medical school. Check out our Chemistry Major.
39. I want to work in a career that will help our environment.
    
    1. I want to find out how chemistry plays a part in our environment.
       
       1. Check out our Environmental Science Major.
    2. I want to learn about biology in our environment.
       
       1. Check out our Environmental Science Major.
    3. I want to find out more about the geology of our environment.
       
       1. Check out our Environmental Science Major.
    4. I want to be able to help plan the future of our environment.
       
       1. Check out our Environmental Science Major.
    5. I want to learn about the latest technology being used in our environment.
       
       1. Check out our Environmental Science Major.
40. I want to work in a field related to the earth sciences.
    
    1. Check out our Geology Major.
41. I want a degree that will prepare me for a career in a health-related field.
    1. I want to be able to help people with their work-related injuries.
       
       1. Check out our Health Sciences Major. Upon graduation you will have employment opportunities in community-based agencies, school systems, sports teams, long-term care, public health agencies and in research.
    2. I want to help people improve their quality of life.
       
       1. Check out our Health Sciences Major. Upon graduation you will have employment opportunities in community-based agencies, school systems, sports teams, long-term care, public health agencies and in research.
    3. I want to be able to assist physicians in their work.
       
       1. Check out our Health Sciences Major. Upon graduation you will have employment opportunities in community-based agencies, school systems, sports teams, long-term care, public health agencies and in research.
42. I want to use math to help further computer science, education, engineering, and the biological, physical and social sciences.
    
    1. I want to gain knowledge beyond the introductory level in pure and applied mathematics.
       
       1. Check out our Mathematics Major.
43. I want to take part in cutting-edge science research.
    
    1. Check out our Physics Major. It will prepare you for a wide range of careers in product development, research, teaching and many other fields where you can combine your knowledge of physics with other disciplines.
44. I want to find out why humans behave the way they do.
    
    1. Undergraduate and graduate psychology degrees can lead to wide variety of careers in medicine, business and social work to name just a few.
       
       1. Check out our Psychology Major. From behavior analysis, clinical psychology, cognitive science, community psychology and counseling psychology this major will prepare you for an exciting career in psychology.
45. I want to study how humans think, but not by simply sitting on a couch and listening to someone speak.
    1. Undergraduate and graduate psychology degrees can lead to wide variety of careers in medicine, business and social work to name just a few.
       
       1. Check out our Psychology Major. From behavior analysis, clinical psychology, cognitive science, community psychology and counseling psychology this major will prepare you for an exciting career in psychology.
46. I want to help people recover from addictions.a
    1. Undergraduate and graduate psychology degrees can lead to wide variety of careers in medicine, business and social work to name just a few.
       
       1. Check out our Psychology Major. From behavior analysis, clinical psychology, cognitive science, community psychology and counseling psychology this major will prepare you for an exciting career in psychology.
47. I want to help with identification and treatment of speech and hearing disorders.
    
    1. Check out our Speech and Hearing Major. It will provide you with a foundation in the study of the developmental and normative aspects of speech, language and hearing.

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