Match Your Personality to Southern Methodist University Majors, Minors, and Related Careers
Research shows that students who choose a college major or career that matches their personality get better grades, graduate on time, and have greater job success and satisfaction.
Four Steps to a Good Match and Decision
- Take The Career Key® test using SMU’s code and identify your strongest Holland personality types.
Don’t have a code? Schedule an appointment with a career counselor to discuss your assessment options by calling 214–768–2266 or stop by during drop–in hours. If you are currently enrolled in the Cox School of Business, please contact the Cox Career Management Center to discuss your assessment options by calling 214–768–1943. - Come back to this page to explore SMU programs below for your top two personality types identified by The Career Key® test.
- Learn as much as you can about the programs that interest you . Click on each program for more information about the major. For more help with your Career Key test results and making a career or major decision, the Career Development Center.
- Make a good decision using the ACIP method – it is simple and effective.
Click on or scroll down to explore the SMU majors that match your personality, Minors have an asterisk (*).
Read how they were scientifically grouped.
Realistic
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Natural Sciences*
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering*
Investigative
Physical Sciences
Environmental Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry*
Environmental Geology
Geology
Geophysics
Environmental Earth Sciences*
Geology*
Environmental Sciences
Environmental Studies
Physics
Physics*
Life Sciences
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences*
Computer Science & Technology
Information Systems
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Engineering*
Computer Science*
Mathematics & Data Analysis
Mathematics
Mathematics*
Statistical Science
Statistical Science*
Social Sciences
Africa/Middle East Studies*
African/African American Studies
African/African American Studies*
Anthropology
Anthropology*
Archeological Anthropology*
Asian Studies*
Biomedical Anthropology*
Cultural Anthropology*
Econometrics*
Economic Growth and Development*
Economics
Economics of Industrial Organization*
Economics with Finance Applications
Economics with Systems Analysis
Economics: Decision Making*
Economics*
European Studies*
General Anthropology*
History
History*
International Economics*
International Studies
International Studies*
Italian Area Studies
Italian Area Studies*
Labor Economics*
Latin American Studies
Latin American Studies*
Medieval Studies
Medieval Studies*
Mexican–American Studies
Mexican–American Studies*
Monetary Economics*
Political Science
Political Science: American Politics, Law and Administration*
Political Science: Comparative & International Studies*
Political Science: Political Thought*
Psychology
Psychology*
Public Economics*
Russian Area Studies*
Sociology
Sociology*
Women's and Gender Studies*
Engineering
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering*
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering*
Environmental Engineering*
Management Science
Management Science*
Artistic
Literature, Language & Philosophy
Arabic*
Chinese*
Classical Studies*
English
English with a Creative Writing Specialization
English*
Ethics*
French
French*
German
German*
Italian*
Japanese*
Latin*
Philosophy
Philosophy*
Religious Studies
Religious Studies*
Spanish
Spanish*
World Languages: French
World Languages: German
World Languages: Italian
World Languages: Spanish
Visual Arts
Art
Art*
Art History
Art History*
Creative Computing*
Film & Media Arts
Film & Media Arts*
Intermedia*
Drama and Dance
Dance Performance
Dance Performance*
Theatre
Music
Bassoon Performance
Cello Performance
Clarinet Performance
Double Bass Performance
Flute Performance
French Horn Performance
Guitar Performance
Harp Performance
History of Visual & Performing Arts*
Music
Music*
Music Composition
Oboe Performance
Percussion Performance
Piano Performance
Saxophone Performance
Trombone Performance
Trumpet Performance
Tuba Performance
Viola Performance
Violin Performance
Voice Performance
Communications
Fashion Media*
Journalism
Journalism*
Social
Nursing, Therapy, & Health Promotion
Music Therapy
Education and Library Services
Elementary Teaching*
Individualized Studies in Liberal Arts
Interdisciplinary Studies in Arts
Markets and Culture
Music Education
Secondary Teaching*
Sports
Applied Physiology and Enterprise*
Applied Physiology and Sports Management
Applied Physiology*
Sport Management
Enterprising
Sales and Purchasing
Real Estate Finance
Business Administration
Arts Entrepreneurship*
Arts Management*
Business Administration
Business Administration*
Business and Financial Reporting
Business*
General Business
Management
Finance
Accounting
Finance
Financial Consulting
Risk Management and Insurance
Government & Public Administration
Human Rights
Human Rights*
Public Policy
Promotion
Advertising
Advertising*
Communication Studies
Communication Studies*
Marketing
Conventional
The two personality types closest to Conventional are Enterprising and Realistic. So that's the place to look for majors that fit you.
