换专业
A change in your plan can occur for a variety of reasons. You may have been denied admission to your intended major or dropped from your current major. Or, simply, you may have discovered that your current major is not right for you.
It may not be practical to change your major if you are a junior or senior in a major, especially if the new major will significantly lengthen the time it will take you to complete your degree. Two policies you need to consider include the following:
除了, The Illinois Board of Higher Education provides information regarding current employment data associated with major and programs of study you may want to consider as you are considering a major/program change. 查看IBHE学术专业报告.
活动
- 为什么改变?
- 可转移的技能
- 计划及申请
Common Reasons 学生 Change Their Plans
A Change in Career Focus or Learning 关于 a New Career Option
If you are interested in pursuing a different career, talk with a 职业顾问 or 学术顾问 about ways you can work toward your career goals. 要问的问题包括:
- Is there a way to pursue my new goal by...
- 添加未成年人?
- 在我的专业中改变顺序?
- 获得实习机会?
- 培养可转移技能?
- going on to a graduate program of study?
- Is a change of major an option for me at this point?
A Desired Major May Not Admit a Student
Because majors have limited space, you may not gain admission to a desired major. 虽然这很令人失望, it may lead to finding a major that better suits your strengths and which you will enjoy. 看一看 更多的选择.
Some students choose to work to improve their credentials and then reapply to the major they would like to enter, but there are no guarantees that a reapplication will lead to a different result.
Not Being Able to Progress in Their Current Major
学生 who do not meet requirements to continue in their majors or who are dismissed from a major should carefully consider their situations and explore their options.
While it may be possible to reapply to a previous major, in some cases reapplication will not be an option. If you don't know whether or not you could reapply to your previous major, talk with your departmental academic advisor. If readmission to that major is not a possibility, it's time to look at 其他选项.
如果你被留校察看, 项目的成功 是为了帮助你而设计的. 作为这个过程的一部分, you will meet with your 学术顾问, who can help you assess your current situation and your options.
可转移的技能
A transferable skill is a skill or ability acquired during any activity in life – jobs, 类, 项目, 爱好, 体育, 实习, 志愿者工作, virtually anything that can be utilized in a different setting or while participating in a different activity.
Your transferable skills can be utilized to help you obtain the job you want in a field outside your major. Thus it is important that you be able to articulate the real world applications of your college experience, including the activities and the 类 you have taken. Complete this activity for assistance on identifying your transferable skills.
As you approach your job search, be aware of the skills and qualities employers seek as listed below.
Skills Employers in All Industries Seek
- Analytical/problem solving/critical thinking skills
- 灵活性/多功能性技能
- 通信/人际交往能力
- 领导能力
- 自起动/主动技能
- 团队合作/团队精神
- 诚实/正直/强烈的职业道德
- 组织/策划能力
- 时间管理技能
- 热情和动力
- 同样重要的 ... reading, writing, math, speaking, and listening skills
Top 10 Skills and Qualities Employers Seek
- Communication skills (verbal and written)
- 诚实/完整性
- Teamwork skills (works well with others)
- 强烈的职业道德
- 分析技巧
- 灵活性和适应性
- Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)
- 动机/计划
- 计算机技能
- 注重细节的
计划重大改变
Want to know what would happen if you changed your major? 计划一个重大的改变会有所帮助.
By reviewing these plans, you can discover what courses you would need if you changed your major. 登录 My.IllinoisState.edu and click 计划重大改变 on the 学者 tab.
Here are some tips for reviewing this information:
- What you see in "计划重大改变" includes major course requirements ONLY. "Progress Towards My Degree" contains all the information you need regarding additional graduation requirements and general education requirements.
- Many majors block courses for students who have been accepted into the department/school. You may not be able to take the courses in an area if you are not accepted into that specific degree program.
- This information is meant to be a general guideline for you. Courses listed may have prerequisite requirements or need to be taken in a specific sequence. Make sure to meet with your academic advisor to determine your timeline to graduation based upon course sequencing as well as if you need a prerequisite course.
申请一个新的专业
- 登录 My.IllinoisState.edu to access our major/minor application change form.
- 点击“学术”选项卡.
- Click the "应用 to My Program" link.
Keep in mind that each major at 伊利诺斯州 has its own unique application process and deadlines.