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Ready Reference Instructional PresentationKATRINA KEITHLIS 704 SPRING 2017
Book Of Majors
How to Access
The Book of Majors can be found in most public libraries. Look for the call number 378.241 COL
You may choose to purchase this book as well: From collegeboard.org
https://store.collegeboard.org/sto/productdetail.do?Itemkey=107744 Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Book-Majors-2017-College-Board/dp/145730774X
What Can Be Answered?
College Board book of majors, 2017. (2016). New York: The College Board.2016
Where can I study
this major?
What can I do with this major
after graduation?
Wha
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Intended Audience
College Board book of majors, 2017. (2016). New York: The College Board.2016
This book is mainly for high school students who are thinking about college and
have no idea what they want to study. Also, for those who know what they want to study but
are unsure what college to go to or are unsure what to expect with their chosen major.
Accessibility
College Board book of majors, 2017. (2016). New York: The College Board.2016
The descriptions of Majors and organization makes this an ideal starting place for those thinking about college.
The simple layout of the book creates a usability easily accessible by high school level students.
Book of Majors- Part I
College Board book of majors, 2017. (2016). New York: The College Board.2016
• Part I consists of 201 full descriptions of majors divided into 26 broad categories.
• These majors were chosen based on questionnaires from almost 2 million high school student SAT registration forms, majors that are most widely offered at colleges, and majors chosen by College Board that are expected or believed to be noteworthy in the near future.
• In this section users will find answers to the following questions and more. • What is this major about? Is this the major
for you? What are some typical courser for this major? What are some career options for this major? What are some other majors similar to this major?
Book of Majors- Part I
College Board book of majors, 2017. (2016). New York: The College Board.2016
Highlights of the broad category introduction (parks and recreation for this example) • "If you choose to study parks and recreation,
you will become something of an expert in leisure, and that may mean you'll get teased a bit."
• "People in this field run programs and supervise and administer activities in many settings: state and national parks, campus recreational programs, hospitals, long-term-care facilities, youth services agencies, military recreational facilities, forest recreation, commercial settings, church outings, corporate and employee recreational destinations, resorts and cruise ships, and camps."
• Information about majors are collected from the colleges themselves. For this particular major, professors from Oklahoma and Massachusetts were consulted.
Book of Majors – Part I
College Board book of majors, 2017. (2016). New York: The College Board.2016
After the description of the category introduction you will find the profile of different majors that fall under said
category.
We will continue to use the parks and recreation category as example. Here the user will find the major of "Sport and
fitness administration"
Book of Majors – Part I
College Board book of majors, 2017. (2016). New York: The College Board.2016
What will you find?
• Is this the right major for you?
• What types of classes can you
expect?• What are your career
options?
Book of Majors – Part I
College Board book of majors, 2017. (2016). New York: The College Board.2016
Special Features
Tips are given for what the user can
do while still in college to prepare
for this major.
Questions to help in deciding if a
college is the right one for you are
listed.
Book of Majors – Part II
College Board book of majors, 2017. (2016). New York: The College Board.2016
While Part I described just over 200 majors fully,
Part II gives a brief description of more than 1,200 majors.
Book of Majors – Part II
College Board book of majors, 2017. (2016). New York: The College Board.2016
Here are just a few of the majors
listed:• Acoustics• American
literature• Animal sciences• Bacteriology
• Bioethics/Medical ethics
• Canadian literature• Child
development• Communications
• Computer Science
• Construction management
• Costume design• Criminology
• Dairy husbandry• Dispute resolution• Ecology
• Endocrinology• Epidemiology• Floriculture• Gene therapy• Graphic design• Histologic
Technology• Illustration• Labor studies• Land use
planning• Library science• Locksmithing• Masonry
• Meat cutting• Meteorology• Molecular
biophysics• Museum studies
• Mycology• Nuclear physics
• Paralegal studies• Perfusion
technology• Plant breeding• Public health• Radio and
television• Sculpture• Sheet metal
technology• Social work
• Sports studies• Taxidermy• Upholstery
• Urban studies• Wine
steward/sommelier
• Virology• Writing• Zoology
Book of Majors – Part III
College Board book of majors, 2017. (2016). New York: The College Board.2016
Colleges Listed by Major and
State
All of the majors that have be listed in this book so far
are organized alphabetically, and under each major is a state-by-state list of colleges that
offer the major.
After each college is a letter
representing the degree level
offered by that college
Book of Majors – Part III
College Board book of majors, 2017. (2016). New York: The College Board.2016
After all of the majors are listed there is a special academic programs list. These include:
• Combined bachelor's/graduate programs• Double majors• External Degree• Semester at sea
• Student-designed major• Teacher certification
• United Nations semester• Urban semester
• Washington semester
Book of Majors – Special Features
College Board book of majors, 2017. (2016). New York: The College Board.2016
'How to use this book' guide will help guide
you through any questions you may
have about the book.
What is an External degree? What is a
Terminal degree? Just in case you are
unsure a glossary is included.
An index of all the majors listed
alphabetically for quick reference.
Why Should This Resource be Trusted?
College Board book of majors, 2017. (2016). New York: The College Board.2016 About Us. (2014, November 03). Retrieved March 11, 2017, from http://www.collegeboard.org/about
This resource is compiled by COLLEGEBOARD.ORG is a not-for-profit membership organization "committed to excellence and equity in
education" whose mission is "to connect students to college success and opportunity"
"Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and
services in college readiness and college success – including the SAT and the Advance Placement Program."
More information can be found at https://www.collegeboard.org/
Why Should This Resource Be Trusted?
College Board book of majors, 2017. (2016). New York: The College Board.2016 About Us. (2014, November 03). Retrieved March 11, 2017, from http://www.collegeboard.org/about
• Updated yearly• 1,200 Major listed
• More than 3,800 colleges – including 4 year, 2 year,
and technical schools listed
July 2017