Major Exploration

Self Assessment

Before you begin choosing a major, it's helpful to explore your strengths, interests, and values. Self-assessments can be a valuable tool in gaining insight into your skills and preferences, helping you make an informed decision about what to study. Whether you're unsure about your major or exploring new academic paths, this resource is designed to guide you through the process.

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  • MyMajors
    This assessment will take an inventory of your skills, strengths, and interest, and will help you find your best fit major at TXST according to your responses.

  • Career Services
    Career Services has compiled a range of free and fee-based assessments designed to help individuals explore their career options and gain valuable self-insight. Career Services highly recommends scheduling a counseling appointment to discuss the findings and receive expert advice on the next steps in your career journey.

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Explore Your Options

Your choice of major opens the door to countless career possibilities - graduates from every field succeed in diverse and rewarding roles. It's also an opportunity to build valuable skills and experiences that align with your personal goals and passions.

Gather Information

Once you've assessed your skills and strengths and narrowed down a field of interest, you'll want to dig further into the job outlook, employment prospects, salary ranges, and growth potential for your chosen field to help you make a more informed decision about your major. 

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