Exploratory Pathway Courses and Actions
Below you will find a sample Exploratory timeline, recommended courses, and actions to take.
This sample plan assumes that you will enroll full-time. However, you can develop an individualized plan with your advisor to best meet your needs and situation.
Quarter 1
Classes (12-15 Credits)
- COLL 101: College Success or STEM 101: College Success in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) (2 credits)
- HDEV 110: Career & Life Planning (3 credits)
- Introductory course in an interest area (5 credits – see list below)
- English based on placement (5 credits) or
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Math based on placement (5 credits), up to:
- Math&107 or 146 for possible interest in non-STEM fields (e.g., Art, Humanities, Education)
- Math&141 for possible interest in STEM fields (e.g., Computer Science, Biology, Engineering)
Exploration Activities
- Attend information sessions for programs that might interest you
- Attend campus events that interest you
- Check campus events schedule for upcoming career and university transfer fairs to attend
- Check out EvCC clubs and organizations and get involved with Student Life
- Make an appointment with a career counselor
- Research possible careers and majors online and in the library
Quarter 2
Classes (13-15 Credits)
- Introductory course in an interest area (5 credits - see list below)
- HDEV 110: Career & Life Planning (3 credits) *If not taken in first quarter.
- English based on placement (5 credits)
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Math based on placement (5 credits), up to:
- Math&107 or 146 for possible interest in non-STEM fields (e.g., Art, Humanities, Education)
- Math&141 for possible interest in STEM fields (e.g., Computer Science, Biology, Engineering)
Introductory Courses for Interest Exploration:
- ACCT110: Small Business Accounting
- ANTH116: Cultures in Context
- BIOL&100: Survey of Biology
- BUS& 101: Introduction to Business
- CHEM&121: Introduction to Chemistry (Allied Health) or CHEM&140: General Chemistry Prep with Lab (STEM)
- CJ&101: Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CL101: Computer Literacy
- CMST&210: Interpersonal Communication
- ECED&105: Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- ECON101: Understanding Economics
- FIRE101: Introduction to Fire Science
- GS101: Introduction to Global Studies
- HDEV110: Career and Life Planning (3 credits) *If not taken in Quarter 1
- HIST&146, 147, or 148: US History I, II, or III
- HCM101: Introduction to Healthcare Careers
- JOURN101: Introduction to Journalism
- MUSC&105: Music Appreciation
- PHOTO110: Introduction to Digital Photography
- POLS&101: Introduction to Political Science
- PSYC&100: Introduction to Psychology
- STEM103: Introductory Scripting using Python
- World Languages (ASL, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish)
Exploration Activities
- Continue with exploration activities from Quarter 1, plus:
- Informational interviews with people or faculty in your field of interest
- Job shadow someone in your field of interest
- Volunteer in an area of interest
- Look for a part-time job in your area of interest
- Transfer into a pathway of interest, if you are ready