Exploratory Students
If you have not selected a college or declared a major, you will be advised in the Center for General Studies as an Exploratory Student.
If you are not 100% certain which major is best for you-
That 's ok
The fact is many students do not know what major or career to pursue when they enter college. The average undergraduate may change majors two or three times before graduation. That is why the Center for General Studies is here - we are your link to the university. As part of the Center for General Studies, you will have many opportunities to explore your options.
- Assistance in evaluating majors that are best for you
- Guidance in course selection and completing core curriculum requirements
- Career Center Referrals
- Faculty Referrals
Career Assessments
After you complete one or more of the assessments below, print your results and make an appointment with your academic advisor to discuss your career search process.
Click on the following links for career search.
Links are not managed by Lamar University.
The Career Key looks at your interests and matches to the Occupational Outlook Handbook for specific job titles, salaries,etc.
Personality - What is your personality type?
Workplace Values - A values rating exercise for assessing the work values you most want in a job and an employer.
Skills Search - What skills do you have now or would like to learn?
SIGI 3- System of Interactive Guidance and Information is an online career and college major exploration tool. Contact your GS advisor to obtain an access code.
Occupation and Skill Computer Assisted Researcher (OSCAR) - Online program that offers two career inventories to help students explore career options.
1. Interest Profiler: find out what your interests are and how they relate to the world of work.
2. Work Importance Locator: Learn about your work values and what is important to you in a job.
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