Major in Happiness: Debunking the College Major Fallacies - Softcover

Michael Edmondson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1631573934 ISBN 13: 9781631573934

Publisher: Business Expert Press, 2015

Synopsis

This book examines a variety of assumptions prevalent in the mental models of undergraduates, parents, educators, higher education leaders, administrators, and policymakers that cause people to fall into a series of mental traps when selecting a major. Divided into three parts, this publication presents a situational analysis on choosing a college major, dissects the mental models and traps people rely on, and offers a variety of assessments that can help increase one's self-awareness prior to declaring a major.

About this title

About the Author:

Michael Edmondson, PhD, is the associate vice president for career development at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois.  Business Experts Press published his previous publication, Marketing Your Value: 9 Steps to Navigate Your Career.  He has a PhD in history from Temple University, an MA in history from Villanova University, and a BA in history from Cabrini College.

Review:

"Edmondson's theories are accompanied by practicalexercises that will be of value to students and their parents as theynavigate a pathway through the complex interactions of study and work.He also points to two critical skills: team work and listening skills we expect and rarely teach. This book adds significantly to the debateabout education and is a must read for incoming and exiting graduatesand their parents."
John Christian, President/CEO, CAPA, The Global Education Network

"As a career professional this is truly a thought provoking book. This book certainly puts majors in perspective and the importance of doing what you love. This is a must read for all parents of college bound students."
Cindy Szadokierski, Executive Director, The Edge Program, Randolph-Macon College

"Using strong research blended with a practical, clear writing style, Dr. Edmondson provides perspective and advice that thecurrent generation of students (and parents) desperately needs to hear."
Jeremy Osborn, PhD., Associate Professor of Communication, Cornerstone University

About this edition

• Publisher: Business Expert Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1631573934
• ISBN 13: 9781631573934
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 150