무전공제 학생의 전공탐색 및 전공선택에 관한 질적 연구 : H 대학 사례를 중심으로

Abstract

Recently, many universities are expanding the free-major division. The ‘free-major division’ is a system in which students do not choose a major when entering university, but decide on a major after their freshman year. It is a system to eliminate barriers between departments and disciplines, respond to new social and industrial demands, and guarantee students right to choose a major. This study was designed to derive support measures for major exploration and selection through qualitative analysis of the major exploration and selection process of students in the first year of the free-major division. To this end, in-depth interviews were conducted with 20 first-year students currently enrolled at H University. H University has expanded its recruitment unit and operates a major track system in which students choose two majors after major exploration upon entering the second year. The main research results are as follows. First, it was found that many students entering university do not decide on a major. Second, it was found that the level of participation in basic major courses was the highest during the major exploration process, and basic major courses had the greatest influence on major selection. Third, the pattern of participation in extracurricular programs for major exploration differed depending on the level of students’ major decisions, and there were differences in the factors that influenced the selection of majors. Fourth, various infrastructures inside and outside the school were utilized in the major exploration process, and the need for expanded information provided within the school was confirmed. The results of this study can be used as basic data for understanding the major exploration process of students who entered the free-major division in their first year and for developing a major exploration program.