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
  • 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

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)
  • 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