… sign up. Declaring a Major When do I need to declare a major by? All students are required to declare a major by the time they complete 15 degree applicable units. Degree applicable units are units you can count towards a certificate, degree, or … which require you to have a specific degree. I want to major in Sociology but my parents want me to major in Business. They are concerned about future job opportunities with a liberal arts degree such as Sociology. What should I do? The first … one's major. In the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Job Outlook 2016 report, employers indicated they are looking for students with strong written communication skills, problem solving skills, verbal communication, strong …