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Not sure what you want to major in? The undeclared major is the perfect place for you to start.
As an Undeclared major, you'll have the opportunity to explore various academic and personal interests, as well as career options, until you have a better understanding of some of the fields you may be interested in. The undeclared major at Springfield College will give you a "home" before you declare a permanent major.
Through the Exploration: In a Major Way, a required course for undeclared students, you'll learn how to apply active learning strategies for academic success, engage in major and career exploration, and gain an appreciation for service and leadership.
Working with specially trained advisors, you will go through a process of exploration and decision-making that will help you to make an informed decision about the academic program that is right for you. You'll also have the opportunity to choose a track that best meets your area of interest. The track program will allow you to explore major and career options while staying on track for completing degree requirements in a traditional four-year program.
After advising and some exploration, you'll declare a major by the end of your sophomore year (fourth semester) at Springfield College.
What Each Track Offers
- A peer group of students with similar interests
- Curriculum choices that help students explore, test, and stay on track for that area of majors
- General education courses students can use if they change direction
- Exploration: In a Major Way, a one-credit required course focusing on study skills; time management; and self, major, and career exploration
- Specially trained academic advisors, committed to helping students succeed
Discovery, Creative Arts & the Helping Professions
For students who:
- Are truly undecided and have a wide variety of interests
- Are interested in:
- Creative Arts fields such as Dance, Art Therapy, Art & Design
- The helping professions such as Education, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology and Social Work
- Majors with many free choice electives such as Math, Computer and Information Sciences, History and English
Most students take an average of 14-16 credits, including:
- College Writing I (fulfills first half of College Writing, 3 credits)
- Exploration: In a Major Way (required for all UNDC students, 1 credit)
- First-Year Seminar (required for all First-Year students, 3 credits)
- Perhaps, an Introductory Course (3 credits)
Two or three of the following transportable Core Curriculum courses:
- Historical and Social Literacy
- Aesthetic Expression
- Spiritual and Ethical
- Quantitative Reasoning
Management Track
For students interested in:
- Business Management, Accounting, Finance, or Marketing
- Health Care Management
- Recreation Management
- Sport Management
Most students take an average of 14-16 credits, including:
- College Writing I (fulfills first half of College Writing, 3 credits)
- Exploration: In a Major Way (required for all UNDC students, 1 credit)
- First-Year Seminar (required for all First-Year students, 3 credits)
- Introduction to Business (3 credits)
Two of the following transportable Core Curriculum courses:
- Historical and Social Literacy
- Aesthetic Expression
- Spiritual and Ethical
- Quantitative Reasoning
Life and Health Sciences Track
Life and Health Sciences Track
For students who:
- Have the aptitude for extremely demanding science courses
- Are interested in:
- Biology, Sports Biology, or Environmental Science
- Medical School (dental, vet, chiropractic, etc.)
- Physician Assistant or Physical Therapy graduate programs
Most students take an average of 17 credits, including:
- College Writing I (fulfills first half of College Writing, 3 credits)
- Exploration: In a Major Way (required for all UNDC students, 1 credit)
- First-Year Seminar (required for all First-Year students, 3 credits)
- Bioscience I Lecture and Lab (fulfills Natural Science requirement, 4 credits)
Two of the following transportable Core Curriculum courses:
- Historical/ Social Literacy
- Aesthetic Expression
- Spiritual/ Ethical
Sports Studies and General Health Care Track
For students who:
- Want to test their aptitude for advanced science pre-requisite courses required for PT or PA graduate programs
- Are interested in:
- Occupational Therapy
- Communication Science Disorders
- Health Science
- Applied Exercise Science
- Exercise Science - Pre-professional Athletic Training
- Physical and Health Education
- Therapeutic Recreation
Most students take an average of 17 credits, including:
- College Writing I (fulfills first half of College Writing, 3 credits)
- Exploration: In a Major Way (required for all UNDC students, 1 credit)
- First-Year Seminar (required for all First-Year students, 3 credits)
- Anatomy and Physiology Concepts I Lecture and Lab (fulfills Natural Science, 4 credits)
Two of the following transportable Core Curriculum courses:
- Historical and Social Literacy
- Aesthetic Expression
- Spiritual and Ethical
