Undeclared Major

Application Code:

0000

Degree Received:

None

Academic Department:

Agriculture and Horticulture

Description:

The undeclared major is designed for students who are undecided about their choice of field of study or career goals. The student has an opportunity to select a course of study the first two semesters that fits his/her interests and background.

A student enrolled in the undeclared major program must transfer to a degree-granting program within two semesters of admission. Depending on the choice of a major, a student may enter the workfoce upon graduation, or opt to continue his/her education at a four-year institution.

Many support services, including career planning and counseling, are offered through the College's Hunter Student Development Center.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:

Math A (algebra) required
Biology recommended

Features & Facilities:

Enables students to explore one or more academic areas
Quality advisement
Career exploration
Career counseling and planning through Hunter Student Development Center

Transfer Opportunities:

It is important to note that it may take three years to complete many programs if a student begins as an undeclared major.

Career Opportunities:

Students declare a major within two semesters or up to 24 credit hours

Typical Semester Layout:

A full-time undeclared major student typically enrolls in five courses each semester, which is equivalent to 15 credit hours. Three-credit-hour classes usually meet three days a week for 50-minute class periods or two days a week for one-hour-and-15-minute periods. Credit hours will increase with four-credit-hour courses or laboratory sciences. Students who transfer into some technical curriculums may take more than 18 credit hours some semesters.

First Semester			credits
		Career Decision Making	1-2
		English Fundamentals or	0
		Freshman Composition	3
		Math	3
		Social Science Elective	3
		Exploratory Elective	3-4
		Exploratory Elective	3-4
			16-19

Second Semester			credits
		Freshman Composition OR
		Introduction to Literature	3
		Math or Science	3-4
		Exploratory Elective	3-4
		Exploratory Elective	3-4
		Exploratory Elective	3-4
			15-19