A major (also known as a major concentration or concentration) is a term for the specific group of courses that give you a basic knowledge of a field of study, which is in addition to your core curriculum. A major is a term most commonly applied to a program of study leading to a bachelor's degree. The sport sciences and physical education College or School will define a framework for this specialized portion of your studies, including a certain number of required courses and a certain number of "elective" courses relevant to the major. The school will also define your general education or foundation education requirements. Some majors effectively define your full course of study while others allow you considerable latitude, both within your field of study and in their other courses.
Although many students know what they want to take as their major before entering a university or college, most institutions do not allow you to officially declare your major until your second year so that you experience a broad range of courses that will help you choose the most appropriate major.
Some universities and colleges in the US ask you to list a major choice on your application for admission. If you are interested in a major that requires a lot of classes, or classes that are limited to students in that major, you may have to declare earlier than usual. As well, for some majors you will need to take specific courses (pre-requisites) during your first year before you can even be considered eligible for upper level courses. Some sport sciences and physical education majors have limited enrollment so in fact you may even be required to apply to get the major you want, including attending an interview or writing an essay.
Associate degree programs can also have majors, for example Associate of Science (AS) in Sport and Exercise Studies. Diploma and certificate programs don't have majors as such; they carry a designation (for instance Certificate in Sports Nutrition) which is more specific than a general degree title. Usually, the field of study at the community college level is career-focused to the point where students do not take "elective" courses as they do for bachelor's degrees. Hence the designation of the diploma or certificate effectively stands in for the "major."
Do You Want to be a Nurse? There are 2.6 million RNs in the US. However, the nature of the health care field is changing drastically, changing the nature of nursing occupations. The top 10 trends changing the health care fields and nursing profession are:
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Nursing - UCLA Ed Nino is in the combined BSN/MSN program at UCLA. "I worked as an RN for 1.5 years before I decided to do an advanced degree. There are a lot of nurses in my family. I feel that I can contribute more if I continue my education. I'm really happy to be in the program at UCLA. From the people who work in the office to the administration, they want to make sure that you have everything you need... >[more]
Overview of Careers in Nursing and Health Nurses today have a lot of choices in where they work, and a lot of room to maneuver within their fields. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment for registered nurses will grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2008.
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Typical Classes and Exams in Nursing & Health Most BSN degrees take 4 years to complete for students who do not already have an undergraduate degree. Those who do have an undergrad degree, especially in a science, may be eligible for a program that will allow some of their undergrad credits to go towards their nursing degree. Some schools have accelerated options for RNs and other students who want to complete the program in two years. There ... >[more]
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Why Study Health? The health care crisis has increased the need for health care professionals of all types - and has created many new types of occupations to respond to the needs of the American population. With a shift towards prevention of disease and a more holistic attitude towards health care, there are many opportunities for people who want to work in the caring professions, independent from being a nurse or ... >[more]
Why Study Nursing? Nursing is an extremely flexible, varied field. The old-fashioned image of a nurse running around and doing the doctor's bidding is long-gone. Nurses do not assist doctors - nursing care is an independent and indispensable aspect of health care. Today, nurses still work in venues such as hospitals and doctors' offices, but also work in clinics, do community care, work in schools, corporations, and... >[more]
Working Towards a Healthy Future When you ask a little kid what they want to be when they grow up, many say "firefighter," "doctor," or "police officer." Not many say "addictions counselor." Yet this social services profession is as rewarding and challenging career choice as any of the above.
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The Tagliatela College of Engineering at the University of New Haven (UNH) has been offering degrees in engineering since 1920. The College offers four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in the following disciplines: chemical; civil; computer; electrical; mechanical engineering; systems; computer science, chemistry and information technology. A Bachelor of General Engineering degree, is also offered, which blends elements from each concentration to provide students with a broad general knowledge base. Students are encouraged either to participate in UNH's cooperative education program or to assist a ... [more]
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