Exploratory Studies: Education and Teaching
MATH Placement:
Majors in this track 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.
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)
- EDUC275: Schooling in the United States (3cr)
- MATH (3-8cr) – see placement and chat with advising professional about options.
- Math101: Math for Social Sciences
- STAT100: Intro to Statistics
- 1-credit Pre-Calculus courses (MATH117, 118, 124, 125, 126)
- 3-Credit College Algebra (MATH120)
- 4-credit Pre-Calculus (MATH127)
- 4-credit Calculus 1 (MATH155 or MATH160)
- IU172: First Year Seminar (1-3 cr)
Early Childhood Track
- HDFS101: Individual and Family Development
- PSY100: General Psychology
Foundational Course – Secondary or K-12 Track
- Introductory classes for content area (Natural Sciences, Math, Computer Science, Art, English, Ethnic Studies, etc.)
Then, fill schedule with AUCC and Exploratory classes to get to 14-16 credits per semester.
Extra-curricular Exploration:
Campus Connections (for sophomores)
Cultural Centers – many have mentoring programs
Visit SLICE and look for opportunities and events with youth
Attend the Diversity Symposium
Join a student organization related to your content area
Consider working as a tutor, mentor or TA on campus
Consider summer employment with CSU Sport Camps (or other CSU camps)
Consider part-time work with Alpha-Best in Poudre School District
Volunteer with the Poudre School District
Apply to be a RamWelcome leader
Exploratory Course options:
- ART105: Issues and Practices in Art (Art Ed)
- E240: Introduction to Poetry (English Ed)
- ETST/EDUC265: Care of Cultures in Schools (all Ed Licensure)
- FACS179: Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences (Family and Consumer Science Ed)
- HDFS217: Creative Experiences for Children (Early Childhood Education)
- HDFS 470A– Campus Connections (all Ed licensure)
- HES145: Health and Wellness (Early Childhood Ed, Family & Consumer Sciences Ed)
- MATH192: First Year Seminar in Mathematical Sciences (Math Ed)
- NSCI 200: Science Inquiry in Educational Settings (Natural Sciences Ed, All Ed concentrations)
- SPCM200: Public Speaking (Social Science Ed, English Ed)