{"id":154,"date":"2025-01-29T15:12:59","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T20:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/?page_id=154"},"modified":"2025-03-20T09:58:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T13:58:19","slug":"thinking-of-changing-your-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/my-degree\/thinking-of-changing-your-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking of Changing Your Program?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        Thinking of Changing Your Program?\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing your program can sometimes be overwhelming, especially when you have so many options. If you are hoping to learn about programs and what types of careers you can do with your degree, our Career Services team can help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"undeclared-mentorship-program\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undeclared Mentorship Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Career Services and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences partner on a mentorship program for first-year Bachelor of Arts Undeclared students. This program supports the first-years in exploring their academic and career interests and connecting them with peers, services, and resources for a successful transition to university. Visit the following page&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/my-degree\/thinking-of-changing-your-program\/undeclared-mentorship-program\/\">for more information or to apply to become a mentee<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-section cu-section-5xl not-contained  cu-prose cu-prose-dark\"><figure class=\"cu-embed cu-component not-contained mx-auto max-w-5xl\"><div class=\"relative w-full pb-[56.25%] overflow-hidden border border-cu-black-100\"><iframe title=\"Videos Embed\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0_fww6-eQh4\" class=\"cu-embed-iframe\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, there are four phases in career planning:&nbsp;<strong>Explore, Research, Plan<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Take Action<\/strong>&nbsp;that can help you explore your program options!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <dl class=\"cu-description cu-component-updated\">\n        \n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-explore-know-yourself\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Explore: Know Yourself\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-explore-know-yourself\">\n            \n\n<p><br>You are the expert when it comes to knowing yourself! When exploring your program options, it is important to identify your core values, skills, and interests. Think about: What interests you? What skills do you have or want to gain? What motivates you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are resources that can help you get started in exploring your values, skills, and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit Career Services!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Career Counsellors can support you with identifying your values, abilities and interests. A Career Counsellor can also discuss whether you would benefit from career assessments, and interpret the results with you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>TypeFocus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is an online self-assessment tool with resources to help individuals learn more about themselves. It can be used to assess strengths, research occupations, set career goals, and plan for success. You can access TypeFocus through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mysuccess.carleton.ca\/Shibboleth.sso\/Login?entityID=http:\/\/cufed.carleton.ca\/adfs\/services\/trust&amp;target=https:\/\/mysuccess.carleton.ca\/secure\/sso.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mySuccess<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>***Please note that Type Focus is a method of sorting preferences, not a test (i.e. no right or wrong answers). When completing this inventory think of how you are when you do not have outside pressures to behave in a particular way. Choose the response that best reflects how you would typically behave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mynextmove.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mynextmove.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is another online assessment that can be taken to gain a deeper understanding of interests, skills and abilities that align with difference careers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Values Inventory<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Values are elements that are important to you when choosing your degree program and understanding what your values are can help guide you through your research when deciding on what to study. You can complete this exercise with one of our Career Counsellors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*If you choose to take on online assessment to learn more about your personality or your&nbsp;interests it is&nbsp;<strong>essential<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>that you meet with a Career Counsellor to discuss the results<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-research-gather-information\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Research: Gather Information\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-research-gather-information\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By gaining a better understanding of your values, skills and interests, you will be able to identify specific program options available to you. You can learn about different programs of interest by researching online, through people, or by trying it out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Going online can be a great way to start your research and get valuable information that will help you learn about your program options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/prospective\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Admissions Office&nbsp;<\/a>webpage to get an overview and information regarding all of the degree programs that Carleton University has to offer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure to check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/calendar.carleton.ca\/undergrad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Undergraduate Calendar&nbsp;<\/a>to review and read about the different courses offered as well as identify the prerequisites required to enroll in those courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/students.carleton.ca\/degree-to-future\/\">Your Degree, Your Future&nbsp;<\/a>for information regarding skills and potential career possibilities for most of the degrees that Carleton has to offer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To research degree programs that connect to specific career paths, review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/public.careercruising.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Cruising&nbsp;<\/a>website (password available through mySuccess).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Through&nbsp;People:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talking to knowledgeable staff and faculty can provide you with greater insight about the various degree programs and what career paths they can lead you to. You can also get valuable information from your friends and classmates regarding their programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Peers \u2013 Ask you friends or classmates about what courses they found interesting or talk to them about their program to get an idea of what they like or what they find challenging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/departmental-advisors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Departmental Advisor&nbsp;<\/a>\u2013 Meet with an advisor in the Department to help you learn more about specific programs and discuss the courses path or experiential learning opportunities with the program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Advising Centre<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 An academic advisor can go over your options and review changes to your academic audit before you decide to choose a program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Experiential Learning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try things out! Before you officially choose your program, you can test it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enroll in courses that you are interested in to see whether or not you like it. This will give you an idea of what the program is like.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test it out! If you are unsure about a course, ask a professor if you can sit in on their class before you register.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-plan-review-your-options\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Plan: Review Your Options\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-plan-review-your-options\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Review what you have learned from your research and reflect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify some short-term and long-term plans that will utilize the skills that you will gain from your degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree-2\/smart-goals\/\">SMART Goals<\/a>&nbsp;to help yourself move forward with your academic and career goals!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-take-action-put-your-plan-into-motion\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Take Action: Put Your Plan Into Motion\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-take-action-put-your-plan-into-motion\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This step is action-oriented! It is time to word towards your well thought-out plan, which can be: completing the TypeFocus, reviewing an academic audit with an advisor or trying a specific course.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/dl>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remember this process takes time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Visit Career Services in 401 Tory!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you have any questions, visit us Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or contact us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:career@carleton.ca\">career@carleton.ca<\/a>&nbsp;or (613) 520-6611<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing your program can sometimes be overwhelming, especially when you have so many options. If you are hoping to learn about programs and what types of careers you can do with your degree, our Career Services team can help you. 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