Career & Major Exploration
The Path to Your Career
Career Services uses the Career Development Path approach to lead you toward a career that is right for you. As a student at OSU, you are always on one of two paths: Testing or Exploring. No matter what path you are on, it is important to develop the foundational skills that will propel you to success in your future career. This includes experiences in and beyond the classroom!
Testing Path
Exploration Path
Connect With Your FutureRegardless of your path, our resources will assist you in forging a strong bridge to your future.
Meet 1-on-1
Our professional career coaches are trained to help students and alumni from all majors and can help answer career-related questions, provide feedback and clarify your next steps in reaching your career goals.
Career Assessments
Oklahoma State provides students with access to free career assessments that will help you find your ideal major and career based on your interests and strengths.
Career Conversations
Talking with professionals who work in an industry or job function you desire to learn more about is an excellent way to gain insight into the nature of work, education and related experiences needed to obtain such a role.
Part-Time Jobs & Internships
Part-time jobs & internships are a great way for students to gain real workplace experience, as well as allow for intentional learning that supports the student's academic and career interests.
Job Shadowing
Job shadowing allows students to observe a professional in their desired field on the job. Find a list of employers in your target area of interest and contact those contacts directly to see if a job shadow could be arranged.
Career Videos
Career videos are a great way to further your understanding of details such as tasks, work settings, education needed, and more. CareerOneStop has compiled a list of videos related to different lines of work and has organized them into clusters, which refer to groups of occupations with related skills.
Events & Workshops
Career Services hosts many career development events that are open to all students. These events help cultivate a professional experience based on networking and student employment opportunities.
LinkedIn is an important tool for building your professional network and should be a part of your job searching strategy. It can help you create your professional identity, explore career paths and grow your network.
Study Abroad
Studying abroad offers students the opportunity to experience cultural immersion and grow a competitive edge in a globalized world.
Gain Real-World Experience
Forage
Forage is an online resource that offers virtual, simulated projects and case studies designed by leading companies. You will develop your skills and gain an understanding of different roles by working through self-paced, immersive modules with tasks like those you would complete during a traditional internship.
- Explore what work is like at leading companies.
- Discover career paths you may not have previously considered.
- Build confidence and gain career readiness skills.
Coursera
Coursera is an online learning platform offering a wide range of courses you to supplement your education with flexible and accessible content. Access a diverse range of courses and certificates to bolster your resume, CV, and LinkedIn profile with in-demand skills that employers are actively seeking.
- Professional Certificates: Gain microcredentials in high-demand fields with expert-led instruction from industry leaders.
- Guided Projects: Develop essential skills through hands-on projects with step-by-step guidance.
- Career Discovery: Explore entry-level job opportunities and gain insights into high-growth fields.
Understanding OSU Majors and Career Options
OSU Majors, Certificates and Programs
Choosing your career path is a big decision and may take time. Find a major compatible with your interests, talents and skills to prepare you for a bright future.
Undergraduate Majors Online Undergraduate Majors Master's Programs Graduate Certificates Doctoral Programs Online Master's and Doctoral Programs
Pre–Professional Health and Law
In some cases, your desired path requires some advanced academic and career planning. Connect early with the Pre-Professional Health Support Services office to receive support for your long-term goals.
Pre-Professional Health and Law Support Services
First Destination Survey
The First Destination Survey gathers information about where students go after they graduate. This survey helps to understand graduates' career paths.
See Where Students Are Going