If you are having trouble deciding on a major or career, Appalachian State University has the help for you! The staff at the Career Exploration Office in the Student Union can help you get to know yourself in ways that are particularly important in finding a major or career that is fulfilling for you. The Career Exploration Office is co-sponsored by the Counseling and Psychological Services Center and Career Development. The staff includes trained student volunteers, graduate students in the helping professions, and professional counselors/ psychologists.
If you find that you are having trouble really coming to know your life interests, values, or abilities (all important keys to choosing the right major or career) or if you realize that your difficulties deciding on a career or major are really difficulties with making decisions in general, our professional career counseling staff can help you. While this staff works part time in the Career Exploration Office, they more often work out of their offices in the Counseling Center. Calling the Counseling Center will be the best way to reach the staff you need to help with these issues. Contact information for the Counseling Center can be found on the lefthand side of this webpage.
After working with Career Exploration Office or the Counseling Center to choose your major or career, you may wish to get some help finding a job in your field. The Career Development Center can help you with resume writing, interview practice, interning opportunities and job placement.
The Counseling Center offers after-hours emergency coverage for urgent mental health concerns such as suicidal thoughts, sexual assault, and other trauma. Call the Counseling Center at (828)262-3180 and select the option to speak with the counselor on-call.
For additional resources see our Emergency Services page.
