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Good-bye "Majors", Hello "Career Pathways!"
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Good-bye "Majors", Hello "Career Pathways!"

Improving another academic tradition that no longer serves student needs.

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Robin Capehart
Oct 14, 2024
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Hi! What’s Your Major?

The practice of students focusing on a specific "major" during their college education has long been a staple of the academic world. This system, designed to provide a deep dive into a particular subject of interest, often requires students to take an array of courses within a specific field.

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