Exploratory Studies: Exploring all options at CSU

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Sometimes students are not ready to choose a specific track of focus. The Exploration code within Exploratory Studies allows maximum scheduling flexibility.

This is a guide and should be used in conjunction with advising.

MATH Placement:

All majors at CSU require the minimum 3 credits of math for graduation at CSU.  Some majors have specific math requirements in the pre-calculus sequence, 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. Discussing academic interests with an advisor is extremely important before registering for a math course.

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

Foundational Course Recommendations

  • CO150 College Composition (3cr)
  • MATH (2-3cr) – see placement and consult with advising professional
  • First Year Seminar (1-3cr)
    Take a course to explore

3-9 CREDITS Foundational Courses

Remember, CO150 should be done in the 1st year, not necessarily the 1st semester

All University Core Curriculum Course Options

Choose no more then 2 from the same AUCC category

Use theAUCC list found in the General Catalog for options. Also, consult with at least one other focusedMajor Track for ideas. You can look at as manyMajor Tracks as you like.

Extra-curricular Exploration

Exploratory Studies students should engage in at least 2 exploration activities each semester

Join the Exploratory Studies Leadership Council  

SLICE – Involvement Advising 

Visit a Career Counselor at the Career Center 

Walk through Buildings on campus and look at their bulletin boards 

Talk to other students and ask why they are majoring in what they have declared 

Schedule an Exploring Majors appointment with your assigned ASC 

Connect with the cultural Centers / Women & Gender office  

Campus connection  

Utilize the Student Recreation Center or play an intramural sport 

Use a professor’s office hours – ask them what they do and how they found their field. 

Sit in on a class in a field of study you are curious about.  

Exploratory Course Options

Review all major tracks of interest for Exploratory Course options.