A major decision
Choosing a major can seem daunting, but we offer a variety
of resources to help you decide.
To get started, assess yourself and ask:
- What types of things excite me?
- What types of jobs or careers appeal to me?
- What are my strengths?
- What do I value in a workplace setting?
To help you find the answers to these questions utilize the resources below.
AZCIS
AZCIS is an Arizona-based career planning and educational
guidance system that offers:
- online assessments, including:
- Skills IDEAS
- Reality Check
- Interest Profiler
- Career Cluster Inventory
- resume writer and application tools
- information about Northern Arizona University
majors and scholarships
Sign into AZCIS
with the username “nau” and “2viewazcis,” and then create your own My
Education Career Action Plan.
Other resources
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Strong Inventory
are career and vocational assessments available at the university’s Testing Center.
We will interpret your results, a free service for
currently-enrolled students.
Call us at 928-523-4772 to schedule an appointment to review
your results with a career and academic advisor.
Occupational Information Network
Find comprehensive information to help you choose a major.
The Occupational Information Network
allows you to:
- research in-demand careers
- learn about skills required for a career field
- find occupations that fit your abilities and
values
Checklist for choosing a major
View our checklist
for resources you might use to help you decide on a major.