Exploratory Studies Program
HAVEN’T CHOSEN A MAJOR?
NOT SURE WHAT CAREER YOU’RE INTERESTED IN?
Not a problem. Many students start college before making a decision on a major field of study. It’s also common to change majors as you move through your academic career.
If you enroll at Seton Hill as an “undecided” major, you will be assigned an Exploratory Studies Program advisor. Your advisor will help you:
• Explore majors and careers that match your strengths and interests.
• Enroll in courses that will fulfill basic requirements for most majors, so you won’t be behind in your academic career once you make a decision on a major.
Once you’ve decided on a major, you will be reassigned to a new advisor: a faculty member who teaches in your chosen field of study.
Create the Academic Experience That Fits You
Because Seton Hill is a small school, it is easy to personalize your degree. Here, you can:
• Design your own major.
• Join 2 majors to create a unique double major.
• Choose a major and a minor - or multiple minors.
• Take courses in all 5 of our schools of study:
• Business & Technology
• Education & Applied Social Sciences
• Humanities
• Natural & Health Sciences
• Visual & Performing Arts
Add a certificate to a major.
What If I Choose a Major & Don’t Like It?
You’ll never be “trapped” in a major that isn’t a good fit. If you choose a field of study that doesn’t work out, you can return to the Exploratory Studies Program. Your Exploratory Studies Program Advisor will work with you to chart a new way forward.
Career Exploration
At Seton Hill, you can prepare yourself for a strong career in any industry, from healthcare to performing arts to business. Our award-winning Center for Career and Professional Development will work with you and your Exploratory Studies Program Advisor to help you explore careers that will be meaningful to you.
Career/Graduate School Placement
Internships, Research Opportunities, Study
Abroad & Other Experiential Learning
It’s important to get a feel for your future career while you’re still in college. Many Seton Hill students also want the opportunity to study abroad, help others, and expand their horizons as part of earning a degree. Depending on your goals, experiential learning at Seton Hill can take many forms, including:
• Internships, on and off campus.
• Making a difference in the world through service learning.
• Research opportunities, both on and off campus.
• Study abroad - in short trips with faculty and fellow students, or longer-term with our university partners in other countries.
• Student teaching (for future teachers).
• Clinical experiences.
• Performance and exhibition opportunities.
• Student professional, educational and service clubs, organizations and honors societies.
Study Abroad
Afford & Apply: It’s Easy
Applying for admission and aid at Seton Hill is simple. (And free!)
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Apply to Seton Hill. Apply online at setonhill.edu/apply. Start your application any time. You don’t have to complete it all at once.
Apply for Aid. Fill out the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list Seton Hill as a school you’re interested in (our code is 003362). (For U.S. citizens only.)
HILL COSTS LESS THAN YOU MIGHT THINK We create personalized aid packages for all students tailored to your specific circumstances and 99% of incoming students receive aid.
