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Undecided on your program and career path? Explore your options!
Haven’t decided on a program or Educational Focus Area (EFA) yet? You’re not alone. Many students explore their options before choosing a path.
It’s OK to be undecided upon enrolling at CCC. However, choosing an educational path early on can help you when it comes to financial aid, personal finances and the time it takes to reach your goals. The resources and tools below will help get you started!
Step-by-step guide for undecided students
Not sure what program, Educational Focus Area (EFA), or career you’re interested in? Or maybe you want to change your program? Follow the steps below to start exploring your options!
Explore programs and careers
Sign up for Career Coach and take the 60-question career assessment. Career Coach is free and the career assessment only takes 5-10 minutes to complete.Meet with the Career Center
Meet with the Career Center to review your career assessment results and explore careers, Educational Focus Areas (EFAs), and programs at CCC.Meet with an academic advisor
Schedule an appointment with an academic advisor to discuss your interests, create an educational plan, select classes, and if you’re ready, declare a program or educational focus area.Explore additional resources
If you’re still feeling unsure about program and career options, explore more resources through the Career Center. CCC also offers exploration classes:
- Career Exploration - HD 140 (3 credits)
- EFA-101 Introduction Courses (1-2 credits):
- EFA-101C (Creative Arts, Communication and Humanities)
- EFA-101J (Social Science, Human Services and Criminal Justice)
- EFA-101S (STEM)
- First-Year Experience - FYE 101 (2 credits)
It's OK if you don’t know what you want to study or what you want your career to be. It can take time to figure out and it's OK to change your mind. Adults change their careers three to seven times in their lifetime. These resources are meant to help explore your interests and narrow down your options. We know it can feel overwhelming. That's why we're here to help!
Download a printable version of this step-by-step guide for undecided students (PDF)
Resources for undecided students
- Career Coach – Take the career assessment and explore programs at CCC, careers, and jobs in the region
- What can I do with this major? – Explore majors and learn about career areas and employers that hire in these fields
- Career Center – Program and career exploration
- Advising – Academic advising, educational planning, and help registering for classes
- Counseling – Career counseling
Have Questions?
Contact the Career Center
Wacheno Welcome Center 150
503-594-6001
careercenter@clackamas.edu