Introduction to College and Your Career

What you’ll learn to do: describe both college and career readiness and the value of a college education

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Stay focused, go after your dreams, and keep moving toward your goals.

—L L Cool J, musician

By the end of this section, you will be able to describe college and career readiness and examine the value, both financial and otherwise, of a college education. You will list key strategies for selecting a college major and identify the relationship between college majors and career paths. In addition, you will identify sources for learning more about specific majors and related careers.

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