First Year Exploratory Studies
About the Program
The First-Year Exploratory Studies curriculum consists of full-time study for the freshman year in one of two tracks, the Business, Humanities, and Social Science Track or the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Track. These tracks provide students the opportunity to explore academic and career options, gaining valuable information about themselves, their academic interests and career aspirations.
The First-Year Exploratory Studies program has a dedicated academic advising staff to guide each student in course planning and major selection. This guidance enables students to make well-informed decisions in selecting a degree program and career path.
More information about the First-Year Exploratory Studies program can be found on the Goodwin College of Professional Studies website.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Plan of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CHEM 101 or 111 | General Chemistry I General Chemistry I | 3.5-4.0 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research | 3.0 |
| MATH 121 | Calculus I | 4.0 |
| UNIV G101 | The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| Exploratory Track Electives* | 6.0 | |
| Term Credits | 17.5-18.0 | |
| Winter | ||
| COOP 101 | Career Management and Professional Development | 0.0 |
| ENGL 102 | Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing | 3.0 |
| GSTD T180 | Special Topics in GSTD (Academic Exploration and Planning) | 4.0 |
| MATH 122 | Calculus II | 4.0 |
| Exploratory Track Electives* | 6.0 | |
| Term Credits | 17.0 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 103 | Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres | 3.0 |
| MATH 200 | Multivariate Calculus | 4.0 |
| GSTD T180 | Special Topics in GSTD (Career Exploration and Planning) | 3.0 |
| Exploratory Track Electives* | 6.0 | |
| Term Credits | 16.0 | |
| Total Credit: 50.5-51.0 | ||
