An experiential major map is a comprehensive plan that highlights co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities to help students explore the major, reflect on relevant careers, and gain practical experience. Each major map is organized by Texas State's four strategic pillars: advance your academic journey, expand your personal and social development, enrich your practical competence, and elevate your career and professional development.
Major maps at Texas State are optional tools, but they can be incredibly helpful in planning your college journey. Here's how to make the most of them:
Texas State’s faculty, advisors and staff have come together to create an experiential major map philosophy with four features to help you fulfill your aspirations:
Three timeframes are included to help you plan your education journey: first year, middle years, and final year. Timeframes organize experiences in manageable steps and help you build confidence to continue the journey. As you complete your goals within the timeframes, you can celebrate your efforts!
“Forty percent of our undergraduates are first generation students. I like this tool because I think it’s a good guide for these students.”
