Exploratory Advising FAQs

What degree programs does UAH offer?

UAH offers over 100 degree areas of study among 6 colleges. See the UAH catalog for degree programs listed by college.

I feel very overwhelmed trying to choose a major. What should I do first?

Selecting a major can be difficult. First take the O*NET Interest Profiler assessment. O*NET is the U.S. Department of Labor's comprehensive occupational information site and the Interest Profiler is a career planning tool that takes into consideration your interests, skills, and attributes providing suggested occupations based on your results. Screenshot your results and then schedule an appointment with the Exploratory Advisor to begin exploring majors associated with careers of interest.

I chose a major, but I don’t think it’s a good fit. Do I have any options?

Yes, you can change your major if you need to. If you plan to change majors within the same college, schedule an appointment with your college’s advisor to discuss your new program of study.

If you wish to change colleges, schedule an appointment with Exploratory Advising to be sure the new college will be a good fit. If so, the Exploratory Advisor will direct you to the change of college form in your myUAH portal and refer you to your new college’s advisor to schedule an appointment to discuss your new program of study.

I’ve chosen a college, but not a major. Which advisor should I see?

You’ll need to see the advisor for your chosen college: Academic Advising.

How do I find out about the types of careers associated with my major?

O*NET can help you explore career options. You should also schedule an appointment with Career Services to learn about available internships or co-ops.

I’m considering going into a professional field such as law or medicine. What should I major in?

The good news is you can major in any area for your undergraduate degree. Many students who go into law choose majors such as English, History, Political Science, Philosophy, or Communication Arts. Often students wanting to pursue medicine will major in fields such Biology, Chemistry, Kinesiology, or Engineering. Once you decide that a professional pathway is right for you, contact UAH’s Pre-professional advisor to get more information about preparing for professional programs in your field of choice.