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2002

Western Kentucky University

Academic major

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An Investigation Of Factors That Influence How Students Decide On A Major At Western Kentucky University, Cinnamon C. White Jan 2002

An Investigation Of Factors That Influence How Students Decide On A Major At Western Kentucky University, Cinnamon C. White

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

During telephone interviews, students at Western Kentucky University were asked to explain how and why they chose a particular academic major. The students' race and majors were used in an attempt to determine if there were any noticeable differences in race/major categories. the study also examined some factors in students' backgrounds to determine if past experiences affected their decisions regarding majors.