I'm looking into applying to CUNY Brooklyn and I'm curious about the range of majors they offer. Does anyone know which programs are particularly strong or unique there? Any advice on how to best decide on a major if I'm interested in multiple fields?
CUNY Brooklyn College offers a wide range of majors. Some of the outstanding programs they're known for include Business Management and Finance, Psychology, and their School of Education. They also have a quite unique program in the Cinema Arts.
A strength of CUNY Brooklyn is that it provides great foundational courses across different disciplines, which can be really helpful if you're interested in multiple fields. This gives you the ability to explore different areas of interest in your first year or so before you have to officially declare a major.
As for deciding on a major, start by looking at courses that match your areas of interest. Look at the curriculum of each major you're considering and see which courses catch your interest the most.
You should also consider how your major will align with your career goals. Ask yourself questions like: What kind of job do I see myself in after graduation? How does this major help me get there? Will I need to pursue graduate study? In the latter case, look for a major that prepares you well for your targeted graduate program.
Don't hesitate to reach out to the college's academic advisors as well. They're there to help you navigate decisions like this and can provide insight on things like job prospects for different majors, how flexible each major is with regards to electives and cross-disciplinary studies, and what current students' experiences have been like.
Lastly, remember, you can change your major once you start college. Many students end up changing their major after they've had a chance to take a variety of classes and better understand their interests and career goals.
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