Selecting an Area of Interest

Selecting one of 13 areas of interest to begin exploring. This is your first step and will be completed before you begin your first semester.

Exploration Plan

1.Select an Area of Interest 

Select one of 13 areas of interest to begin exploring! This is your first step and will be completed before your first semester.

Exploratory Program information and how to apply

2. Create a Major Action Plan (MAP) 

The Major Action Plan (MAP) is your exploration tool designed to help you confidently declare your major and make career-related decisions throughout life.

MAJOR ACTION PLAN STEPS:

1. Complete your Career Readiness Inventory. Your Major Action Plan will be created based on the results of your Career Readiness Inventory.
2. Create your Major Action Plan (MAP).
3. Complete your action step.
4. Update your MAP.

Major Action Plan Login

3. Flashes 101 Course

The Flashes 101 course is designed to focus on students’ sense of belonging as they transition to Kent State University.  Flashes 101 will normalize help-seeking behaviors by empowering students to communicate their needs and locate critical campus resources.

Flashes 101 Course Information

4.  Coursework with Peers

Enrolling in a course with other first-year Exploratory students, providing you with the opportunity to network with your peers and create study groups. Some of the courses include experiential learning components, which promote academic relevance, meaning and an understanding of real-world issues.

5.  Career Navigation Course

Enrolling in the Career Navigation: Constructing the Possibilities (UC 20010) course during the second semester. In this course, you will learn more about your interests and strengths, make connections, and set career related goals.

Flashes 101 Course

Engaging in the Flashes 101 course (UC 10001) will focus on your sense of belonging as you transition to Kent State University.

Coursework With Peers

Enrolling in a course with other first-year Exploratory students, providing you with the opportunity to network with your peers and create study groups. Some of the courses include experiential learning components, which promote academic relevance, meaning and an understanding of real-world issues.

Career Navigation Course

Enrolling in the Career Navigation: Constructing the Possibilities (UC 20010) course during the second semester. In this course, you will learn more about your interests and strengths, make connections, and set career related goals.