For many of us, choosing a major is not an easy task. We want to get it right because our choice will have some future career implications. We also want to enjoy our classes.
If you are having difficulty deciding what to major in, your first step should be self-assessment and talking to a career counselor . After you have done that, you should have a better idea of how your skills, interests, and values fit into broad career areas. To further assist you in choosing a major, we have provided a list of majors available at CSU, Chico with links to possible careers and descriptions.
This section lists the undergraduate CSU, Chico majors with links to catalog descriptions, career possibilities, the department, and related associations. Each career listed links to a description of the occupation.
Click on the alphabet letter or scroll down to a major to link to the catalogue and career descriptions.
| Majors | Options & Certificates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Agricultural Business |
Agri-Science and Education, Animal Science, Land Stewardship, Plant Science, Pre-Credential Certificate: Plant Protection |
| American Studies | Enrollment Currently Suspended |
| Anthropology | Certificates: Cultural Anthropology, Cultural Resource Management, Forensic Identification, and Museum Studies |
| Applied Computer Graphics | Production, Technical |
| Art & Fine Arts | Art Education, Art History, Art Studio, Electronic Arts, Interior Design, Pre-Credential |
| Biological Sciences Microbiology |
Clinical Laboratory Science, General, Pre-Credential |
| Business Administration Business Information Systems |
Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Supply Chain Management Systems |
| Chemistry | Biochemistry, Professional Chemistry, Pre-Credential Certificate: Chemistry |
| Child Development | Child Development/Liberal Studies |
| Communication Design Communication Studies |
Graphic Design, Internet Communication, Media Arts, Organizational Communication, Human Communication Certificates: Community College Faculty Preparation, Electronic Printing/Publishing, Telecommunications |
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | |
| Computer Science; Computer Information Systems |
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| Construction Management | |
| Economics | Environmental Economics, General, International Economics |
| Engineering: Civil; Computer; Electrical; Mechanical; Mechatronics | |
| English; Linguistics | English Education, General; Pre-Credential Certificates: Literary Editing & Publishing |
| Foreign Languages: French; German; Spanish | General, Pre-Credential |
| Geography | Human Geography & Planning, Physical & Environmental Geography Certificates: Geographic Information Systems Technology, Rural & Town Planning |
| Geology; Geoscience; Environmental Science | Applied Ecology, Environmental Chemistry, Earth Resource Science, Hydrology, Science Education, Watershed Science, Pre-Credential |
| Health Science | Environmental Health, Gerontology, Health Education, Health Services Administration, Pre-Credential Certificates: Emergency Medical Services Administration, Gerontology |
| History | General, Pre-Credential Certificate: Public History |
| Humanities | |
| Instructional Design & Technology | Enrollment Currently Suspended |
| International Studies: Asian; Latin American | |
| Journalism | News-Editorial, Public Relations |
| Kinesiology Exercise Physiology |
Movement Studies, Physical Education, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Credential Certificates: Outdoor Education, Sport & Human Performance |
| Liberal Studies | Pre-Credential (general & online), Non-Credential Liberal Arts, Bilingual/Cross-Cultural, Credential Program |
| Manufacturing Technology | |
| Mathematics | Applied, General, Mathematics Education, Statistics, Pre-Credential |
| Multicultural and Gender Studies | General, Women's Studies |
| Music Music Industry & Technology |
Education, Performance, Composition, Jazz Studies, General, Industry, Recording Arts, Certificates: Keyboard Pedagogy, Vocal Performance & Pedagogy |
| Nursing | General, Advanced Placement Certificate: Public Health Nursing |
| Nutrition and Food Sciences | General Dietetics, Food and Nutrition Communications, Foodservice Administration |
| Philosophy | General, Grad School Prep |
| Physics | General, Professional, Pre-Credential |
| Political Science; Public Administration; International Relations; Criminal Justice | General, Legal Studies Certificates: Paralegal, Alternative Dispute Resolution |
| Psychology | |
| Recreation Administration | Community & Commercial Recreation, Parks & Natural Resources Management, Resort & Lodging, Special Events & Tourism, Therapeutic Recreation Certificates: Wilderness Stewardship, Employee Services & Recreation |
| Religious Studies | |
| Social Science | General, Pre-Credential |
| Social Work | |
| Sociology | |
| Theatre Arts; Musical Theater |
