Effects of High School Course-Taking and Other Variables on Choice of Science and Mathematics College Majors.

Trusty, Jerry

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ERIC Number: EJ658773

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Publication Date: 2002

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Effects of High School Course-Taking and Other Variables on Choice of Science and Mathematics College Majors.

Trusty, Jerry

Journal of Counseling & Development, v80 n4 p464-74 Fall 2002

Examines the effects of high school course-taking on subsequent choice of science and math majors in college. Effects of course-taking on choice of science and math majors were stronger for women than for men. Findings are discussed in terms of career theory and counseling and education practice. (Contains 36 references and 3 tables.) (GCP)

Descriptors: Career Development, College Students, Course Selection (Students), High Schools, Higher Education, Majors (Students), Mathematics, Predictor Variables, Sciences, Student Educational Objectives

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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