Queen’s University has created “major maps” for all 44 of its undergraduate programs. Developed by Career Services with significant contributions from students and support from campus partners, the project is the first of its kind in Canada.

The maps – tailored specifically for each program – provide advice on academics, extracurricular activities, networking, international opportunities and career development all in one place.

“Through this project, we wanted to engage students and get them thinking about their future plans earlier than third or fourth year,” says Cathy Keates, Director, Queen’s Career Services. “The major maps really provide a holistic view of all four years at university and beyond.”

The maps support students before, during and after their degree. They can help prospective students choose a program of study, assist current students with identifying career options and potential learning opportunities during their degree(s), and guide graduating students as they think about ways the skills they developed at university can be transferred to the workplace.

Miguel Hahn, a career counsellor at Queen’s and the project lead, says that like any directional device, the maps offer multiple routes to reaching the desired destination of a meaningful and rewarding career.

“The maps are not prescriptive; rather, they offer suggestions and ideas, recognizing that the student body is not a homogeneous group,” he says. “Furthermore, students will experience any number of things that will impact their lives. The maps will hopefully assist them as they make adjustments along the way.”

Students can access print versions of the maps through their faculty or department advisers. Career Services has also posted the maps online in web and accessible formats.

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For more information, please contact:

Anne Craig
Communications Officer
anne.craig@queensu.ca
613-533-2877