Exploratory Studies: Exploring Organization, Management and Enterprise
MATH Placement:
Majors in this track require the minimum 3 credits of math for graduation at CSU. Most majors require College Algebra (MATH117, 118 and 124 or MATH 120) or higher, while others allow students a choice (MATH101, STAT100, or pre-calculus). Students should complete Math Placement prior to enrollment and complete math in the first year.
English Composition Placement:
Students should consult the composition placement website to determine if the placement survey is needed and work with an advisor on building it into the first-year plan.
Foundational First Year Courses
1st Year Courses
- CO150 College Composition (3cr)
- MATH (2-3cr) – see placement and consult with advising professional
- MATH 101
- STAT100
- 1-credit Pre-Calculus courses (MATH117, 118, 124, 125, 126)
- 3-Credit College Algebra (MATH120)
- 3-credit Calculus MATH141
- ECON/AREC 202
- First Year Seminar (1-3cr)
- BUS 105
- IU 172
Then, fill your schedule with AUCC and Exploratory Courses to get to 14-16 credits per semester.
Remember, CO150 should be done in the 1st year, not necessarily the 1st semester
Extra-curricular Exploration
Exploratory Studies students should engage in at least 2 exploration activities in 1st semester
Schedule an Exploring Majors advising appointment
Join a student organization that aligns with your major(s) interest – Exploratory Studies Leadership Council (XLC) and ASCSU have positions involving leadership and budgetary management
Apply for an on-campus job
Attend the Career Fair and other Career Center events
Attend an event in the major(s) you are exploring
Exploratory Course Options
- ACT210: Introduction to Financial Accounting **majors only until release date, completion of 30 credits
- AM101: Fashion Industries
- AREC224: Introduction to Agribusiness Entrepreneurship (fall only)
- BUS105: Exploration of Business **First Year Students Only**
- BUS205: Legal and Ethical Issues in Business **completion of 30 credits**
- CON101: Introduction to Construction Management **majors only**
- CS163 or 164: Java Programming
- FACT179: Introduction to Family and Consumer Science (spring only)
- FACS320 – Personal and Family Finance
- FIN200 – Personal Finance
- F322: Economics of the Forest Environment
- HORT310: Greenhouse Management
- JTC203: Television Studio Production or 204: Radio Production
- JTC355: Advertising
- MKT 305: Fundamentals of Marketing **USBU/BUSQ major/minor only**
- MGT 305: Fundamentals of Management **USBU/BUSQ major/minor only**
- NRRT270: Natural Resource Tourism
- Assorted PSY classes: 300, 315 or 316 **majors only until release date**
- RRM101: Hospitality Industry
- RRM340: Restaurant Operations **majors only but ask for override**
- Assorted WS classes: 269 or 270
6-12 CREDITS Exploratory Courses Depending on foundational credits