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Undeclared is underrated — it’s smart to explore all your possibilities. JWU can help you find your path, while you stay on track to graduation.

It’s okay to be undecided about what major to study because we’re here to help you with this big decision. JWU’s Undeclared options allow curious and passionate students like you to spend the first year of college exploring a variety of courses. Your personal academic planner will help you identify an area of interest and then build a tailored academic- and work-experience roadmap to help you achieve your professional goals.

By the end of your first year at JWU, you’ll be ready to settle into the right major for you.

Choose from two Undeclared major options:

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Wendy Wagner

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Professor Carla White Ellis
Carla White Ellis

Professor

Professor White Ellis is always eager to connect her humanitarian work and travels to her teaching.

Undeclared: Business Explorations

You’ll start with a basic business and general studies program, developing your critical thinking, analytic and communication skills, while you get a clearer sense of the business or hospitality major you’d like to pursue. At the same time, you’ll work with dedicated academic and career advisors to hone your interests.

By the end of your first year, you’ll choose a major from a number of business and hospitality programs.

Sample Courses

  • Financial Accounting
  • Introduction to Business and Management
  • Marketing Foundations
  • Organizational Dynamics
  • Spreadsheet Design for Business Solutions

Undeclared: University Explorations

You’re driven and passionate but not quite sure where to put your focus. You want to graduate on time but are wary of committing to a major too soon. Your interests span across degree programs and range from culinary arts to engineering and design to English literature.

That’s where Undeclared: University Explorations comes in — a structured path that allows you to learn about new fields of study and keeping you on track to graduation.

With this program, you’ll take at least three Arts & Sciences core courses and one to two courses in areas you have expressed interest in. You’ll work closely with a faculty advisor who will help guide you to the path YOU want to be on. From culinary arts to engineering to media studies, you’ll explore options across the university, ensuring you’re exposed to all JWU has to offer.

By the end of your first year, you’ll choose a major knowing that you’ve made the best choice for you.

Sample Courses

  • Design Theory and Practice
  • Introductory Psychology
  • Introduction to the Health Professions
  • An Introduction to the Fields of Food, Food Service and Nutrition
  • Introduction to Media & Communication Studies

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Faculty Contacts

Undeclared: University Explorations

Carla White Ellis, Ph.D., CFD
401-598-2018
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Undeclared: Business Explorations

Nicole Amos
401-598-2008
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