The Beyond the Major Framework
Purpose, Opportunity, & Narrative
In this video, learn more about the Beyond the Major vision.
Going Beyond the Major
The value of the college degree used to speak for itself. Now students have to speak to, and provide evidence for, the value of their degree in an increasingly competitive job market.
Beyond the Major represents a university-wide commitment to helping students understand and articulate the value of their experiences. With increased support in translating their skills for audiences beyond the university, students graduate from Boise State with story to tell.
Every student leaves with a story
When students go “Beyond the Major,” they develop a thread that connects their individual experiences into their own unique story – a story that not only aids in their self-identification as an emerging professional, but shows employers the value that their college education brings beyond the list of coursework.
Storyboard
A community of faculty and staff from across campus who are dedicated to helping students shape and share the story of their educational experiences.
To support students in articulating the value of their degree, the Storyboard team integrates reflection and storytelling across the curriculum.
Career Pathways
Some majors map directly onto career paths. Other majors invite students to create the path.
When students are able to identify and translate the skills of their major, they can connect their experiences to a wide range of career opportunities.
Interested in the paths that recent graduates have taken? Use the career pathways tool to trace the connections from major to career.