Life Skills
Majors For Humanity
Through this fun and interactive game, students will learn about different college majors and practice explaining the transferable skills that they can develop in college and apply to various situations.
14-18
year old learners
2-6
learners per class
$20
Charged upfront
Meets once
55 minute class
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
Did you know that about half of college students change their major and only about 20% of college graduates work in a field related to their undergraduate major? This class begins by exploring some common and not-so-common college majors as well as transferable skills gained through a college education. Next, students will play an interactive game that will allow them to creatively match skills and knowledge gained through these majors to a variety of settings. The class will end with a...
Students will learn about a variety of majors available at most four-year colleges. Students will learn the truth about some of the common misconceptions about college majors. Students will make connections between majors and transferable skills. Students will practice communicating their transferable skills.
As a college instructor and academic advisor, I have helped hundreds of students make thoughtful decisions about their college majors.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
55 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
Teacher
About Me
Hello! My name is Melissa. I help you define and achieve your dreams. How? The most important thing I do is ask questions and listen. I ask the questions that promote self-reflection and self-awareness. I ask the questions that challenge you to...
