Pathways
Discover who you want to be
At Millsaps, we go beyond just equipping you for your career; we help you discover who you want to be. Beginning when you first set foot on campus as a student, the Pathways program guides you through a four-year exploration of academic interests, professional curiosity and experiences.
Pathways offers six specialized tracks to help you develop and explore. You can choose from any track and switch tracks as you grow, and you do not have to choose a path that necessarily aligns with your area of study.
As a first-year student, you will begin with the Introduction to Pathways course. This course integrates habits of personal and academic success with strategies for career exploration, allowing you to begin your undergraduate education by reviewing past experiences, identifying present interests and considering future goals. The course will culminate in choosing a Pathway that will provide you with a career-focused learning community to guide your curiosity and inform decisions around life planning.
Support to Succeed
In addition to offering a variety of career categories, Pathways guides you through experiences that will build confidence, widen your network and put your interests into practice:
- Self-assessment
- Coaching
- Soft skills training
- Research opportunities
- Internships
- Business and alumni networking
- Faculty, staff and alumni mentorships
The Center for Career Education is another important component in your education and career development path. Be sure to connect with the center’s team for support.
The six Pathways are:
Exploratory
Arts, Culture & Communication
Business
Health
Law, Politics & Social Leadership
STEM & Data Science
Faculty
Frequently Asked Questions
What is campus life like at Millsaps College?
Millsaps offers vibrant campus life on a 100-acre urban campus in Jackson, Mississippi. Over 50 student organizations, 12 Greek-letter organizations, and 18 NCAA Division III sports teams provide countless ways to get involved. 86% of students live on campus. The Pathways program connects academics to career exploration, and the 1C1C initiative engages students in Jackson community service.
What internship opportunities exist for Millsaps students?
Millsaps’ Jackson location provides direct access to internships at state government agencies, UMMC (Mississippi’s top research hospital), law firms, financial institutions, and healthcare companies. The Center for Career Education connects students to opportunities through the Major Careers platform (powered by Symplicity). Internships can also fulfill the required Major Experience graduation component.
How does Millsaps College prepare me for my career?
Millsaps prepares students for careers through the Pathways program (six career-focused learning communities), the required Major Experience (hands-on internship, research, or leadership), the Center for Career Education, and Senior Seminar (career materials required for graduation). The liberal arts emphasis on critical thinking and communication creates graduates ready for diverse career paths.
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