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Mar 18, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Explorer Pathways
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Overview
The fields of Engineering and computing offer many career paths, and it can be challenging for a student to choose which one is right for them. MSOE has created Explorer Pathways to help first year students decide which program of study and career path is the best fit for their skills and interests. Explorer Pathways students meet industry practitioners and take coursework from multiple degree programs to become empowered to make an informed decision about their future.
Engineering Explorers Pathway
Jump to Computing Explorers Pathway
The Engineering Explorers Pathway is a one-year program. In the first semester of classes, students receive an introduction to engineering and related areas of study, conduct career exploration activities, and gain college success skills. In their second semester of classes, students take authentic in-major courses in multiple majors of interest. Students are introduced to all engineering programs, user experience, computer science, construction management and business and decide on the program that is best for them at the end of their first year of study.
Program Benefits
- Try out several engineering disciplines so you can find the one that fits you best
- Courses count towards degree in most programs and in engineering minors
- Enjoy community building activities with peers in the Explorers Pathway
- An advisor helps students create a custom four-year graduation plan and supports students throughout their academic career1
Exploring Engineering Course
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Learn about the different disciplines of engineering and related fields through lectures, hands-on activities, career research, and panel discussions with upper-class students, alumni, industry professionals and faculty
Courses
Year One
Fall
- CHM 1010 - Chemistry I 4 credits
- COM 1001 - College Writing 3 credits
- EGR 1001 - Exploring Engineering 3 credits
- MTH 1110 - Calculus I 4 credits
Spring
- MTH 1120 - Calculus II 4 credits
- PHY 1110 - Physics I 4 credits
- Major Exploration Choice 1 - 3-4 credits2
- Major Exploration Choice 2 - 3-4 credits1
Computing Explorers Pathway
The Computing Explorers Pathway is a one-year program. In the first semester of classes, students will receive a broad introduction to computing through courses in computer history, digital logic, and user experience. In their second semester of classes, students take a software course and an elective course to further explore their interests in computing. Students are introduced to MSOE’s four computing programs, computer science, computer engineering, software engineering and user experience, and decide on the program that is best for them at the end of their first year of study.
Program Benefits
Computing History Course
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Study developments in hardware, software, and design through lectures, case studies, guest speakers, media, and hands-on experimentation
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Explore areas of personal interest and learn about the modern fields of computer engineering, computer science, software engineering, and user experience
Courses
Spring
- COM 1001 - College Writing 3 credits
- CSC 1110 - Software Development 4 credits
- MTH 1120 Calculus II 4 credits
- Major Exploration Choice 3-4 credits4
Summer (Computer Science and Software Engineering only)
- CSC 1120 - Data Structures and Graphical Interfaces 4 credits
Notes:
1Four-year graduation plans are available for all engineering majors, provided that the student follows the path shown in the Courses section and makes a final choice of major among those targeted by the student’s Major Exploration Choice courses.
2Major Exploration Choice courses are chosen according to the student’s possible destination majors, in consultation with an advisor. The course may count in the major GPA depending on the student’s final choice of degree program.
3Four-year graduation plans are available for Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, and User Experience, provided that the student follows the path shown in the Courses section.
4Major Exploration Choice courses are chosen according to the student’s possible destination majors, in consultation with an advisor. The course may count in the major GPA depending on the student’s final choice of degree program.
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