Resources for Choosing a Major at
Ball State University

• Individual Assessment and Feedback is available through academic advising.  Contact our Major/Minor Coordinator, David Keith Owens, for more information email at dkowens@bsu.edu

• Exploration software programs (i.e. FOCUS, SIGI Plus, Career Finder) are available in the Learning Center and the Career Center.  These programs ask you questions and analyze your responses in printouts of related academic majors and careers.

• Senior VIP (Very Informed Person) Connection offers students a chance to discuss a particular major with an upperclassman in that field. Senior VIP directories  are available in the Learning Center or through your Academic Advisor.

• Vocational evaluation, including individual counseling and interest testing, is available in the Counseling and Psychological Services Center.

• Handouts about all of Ball State majors are available in the Learning Center and provide information about academic major requirements as well as careers.

• The Career Center provides extensive, up-to-date information and resources, including books, periodicals, computer software, and other information related to majors and careers.

• Academic departments offer career-related information and resources.  Ask your professors for information and check departmental bulletin boards for news about activities and events. Visits www.bsu.edu and explore department's web pages.
• ID101.  This is a one-credit freshman seminar course designed for undecided students who want a more focused exploration experience.  Contact your advisor for more information.

• Information about majors