College Information Grid
Links to Penn State Web sites arranged by college in grid form; topics particularly useful in exploring majors include Majors, Flexibility in General Education, Recommended Academic Plans, Entrance-to-College/Major Requirements, and Admissions.
Degree Program Summary
A listing of every baccalaureate and associate degree program offered at Penn State, including types of degrees offered (B.A., B.S., etc.), options within the program, campuses where the program can be completed, credits required for graduation, etc.
DUS Navigator 101
Resources and activities for first-year students who are exploring majors; although designed for students in the Division of Undergraduate Studies, other students who are exploring majors may also find this site helpful
The DUS Navigator for Students in Transition
Resources and activities for students who have completed one or more semesters of college courses and have now decided to explore alternative majors; builds on students' past experiences in college to help them explore alternatives
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- Alternative Majors: Find majors that are similar to a particular major you already have in mind
- Course Preferences: Find majors that are available to you based on the courses you don't want to take
- Degree Audit: Evaluate a major by identifying the required courses
- Exploring Majors: Read anecdotes from students who have experienced the process of exploring and choosing majors
- Major Themes: Create a list of Penn State baccalaureate majors that match your interests and other criteria
- Science/Math Majors: Identify Penn State majors that match your interests and abilities in science- and math-related courses; specify the number of courses you would like to take in science/math, then compare your choices to Penn State majors
Major Decisions: For Student Who Are Exploring Majors
Information to help you make a well-informed decision about a major; includes common myths, an evaluation of who you are, sections on using the University Bulletin, taking interest inventories, using courses to explore, and more
Majors and Requirements
All baccalaureate and associate degree majors at Penn State arranged alphabetically, by subject area, by campus, and by college; links to each major help students learn about fields of study at Penn State, career opportunities, and more
University Bulletin (Undergraduate Degree Programs)
All associate and baccalaureate majors offered by the University, along with descriptions of and course requirements for each major
