Changing majors or double majoring after transfer?

mikemac
Wed, 14 May 2014 18:52:59 +0000

Clicking on this link should get you started on understanding change of major rules: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=ucsb+change+major+transfer

I just want to have the best chance to get a good job or go to graduate school later on (for something like Psychology or anthropology).

For grad school, you need to get to know some profs so you get strong recs. Doing well in your classes and taking part in research is pretty much a given to be a strong grad school candidate.

Getting a job out of college takes a different approach. Almost any career field is open to the liberal-arts grad outside of the ones that require specific training and even for these you could go to grad school or take post-college classes if you really wanted to be an accountant or get a teaching degree, etc.

The OP needs to take the broad approach; say to yourself “I’m going to graduate with a college degree, and this is a base requirement for many employers. But in addition to that, what steps do I need to take to identify a potential career and make myself an attractive hire to prospective employers in that field?”

I would suggest the OP read the book “Major in Success”. It has many stories about how college students can discover their interests and prepare for jobs pursuing those interests while in college. I also suggest using the resources of the career center starting as soon as you arrive; they have workshops, interest surveys, counselors, job fairs, and can even put you together with alums who will talk to you about their career and how to get started.