First-Year Exploratory Studies BS
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science (BS)
Minimum Required Credits: 122.0
Co-op Option(s): Three Co-op, Two Co-op, One Co-op, No Co-op
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 24.0199
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 11-9199
About the Program
Drexel University’s First-Year Exploratory Studies Program offers students an undecided major for their first year, providing the opportunity to explore academic and career options and interests before selecting a major. At the end of year one, students will transfer to a full-time major at Drexel provided they meet the internal transition criteria.
The First-Year Exploratory Studies Program empowers students to make well-informed decisions around choosing a degree program, getting involved on campus, and following their ambitions.
Students will develop an individualized plan of study with an advisor to help them achieve their academic goals.
Additional Information
For more information about this program, please contact the College of Arts and Sciences
Degree Requirements
| University Requirements | ||
| EXP 1001 | Introduction to Experiential Learning | 3.0 |
| WRIT 1100 | Composition and Rhetoric I | 3.0 |
| or WRIT 1110 | English Composition I | |
| WRIT 1200 | Composition and Rhetoric II | 3.0 |
| or WRIT 1210 | English Composition II | |
| Introductory Core Competencies | ||
| Select one course from each of the (3) three categories of Introductory Core Competencies: 1 | 9.0 | |
Introductory: Inquire and Analyze | ||
Introductory: Collaborate and Integrate | ||
Introductory: Apply and Engage | ||
| Free Electives | 15.0 | |
| College of Arts & Sciences Requirements | ||
| AS-I 1007 | Journeys in Arts and Sciences | 3.0 |
| AS-I 1008 | Data Fluency | 3.0 |
| AS-I 1009 | Interdisciplinary Ethics | 3.0 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| FYE 1001 | Academic Exploration and Planning | 1.0 |
| FYE 1002 | Career Exploration and Planning | 1.0 |
| Major Requirements | 78.0 | |
| Optional Co-op Experience | ||
| Co-op is an option for this degree for full-time on-campus students. Co-op cycles may vary. Students choosing this option will be required to complete COOP 1001 as preparation for their co-op experience. COOP 1001 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned. | 0.0 | |
| Total Credits | 122.0 | |
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A complete list of eligible Introductory Core Competency courses can be found here.