Second Semester Pathway Course

Welcome to the FYE Second Semester Pathway course at Tri-C!

We recognize that starting one’s college career on the right path is critical to success and completion. The Second Semester Pathway course builds on the activities in the first semester of FYE, which includes new student orientation, new student convocation, and the GEN 1070 course.

What is the difference between the First Year Success Seminar (Gen 1070) and the Second Semester Pathway course?
The First Year Success Seminar (GEN 1070) course, which is taken in the first semester at Tri-C, introduces students to the necessary skills, habits, and resources to be successful in college. The Second Semester Pathway course is taken in the student’s second semester after he/she successfully completes GEN 1070.  In the Second Semester Pathway course, students are connected to peers in their degree or discipline. Further, students gain clarity around their career path by participating in career exploration, receiving mentoring by a faculty member in their discipline, and completing a full academic plan.

What will students experience in the Second Semester Pathway course?
The FYE Second Semester Pathway course will help students continue their career pathway and complete their degree. The course will provide these benefits:

1. Exposure to faculty and/or industry professionals in their career pathway
2. Research and exploration of their chosen major and career
3. Connection to peers in their academic pathway
4. Completion of a full DegreeWorks academic plan
5. Connection to services and resources to aid in personal and academic success
6. Assistance of a Faculty Advocate who will serve as a mentor and coach

Course Selections

Subject Code Course	Course Title
FYE 1801	Special Topics Second Semester: Humanities, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Transfer
FYE 1802*	Special Topics Second Semester: Health Careers and Nursing
FYE 1803	Special Topics Second Semester: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Medicine Transfer
FYE 1805*	Special Topics Second Semester: Public Safety Criminal Justice
FYE 1806	Special Topics Second Semester: Creative Arts
FYE 1807*	Special Topics Second Semester: Information Technology and Computer Sciences
FYE 1809	Special Topics Second Semester: Industry, Manufacturing & Construction & Engineering Tech

*Contains programs that do not require SSP. Those programs are: Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Services, Fire, Information Technology, Police/Security, and Sports & Exercise Studies.

Four major goals for students

Confirm major – Students will verify in my Tri-C space that they have selected the major of their choice.
Engage – Students will be paired with a faculty advocate/mentor, explore their chosen major/career pathway and network with peers within their chosen major/career pathway.
Plan – Students will meet with a counselor to create an academic plan and use DegreeWorks to monitor their progress toward degree completion.
Succeed – Students will acquire the knowledge, skills and resources to help them achieve their academic and career goals.