Interest Area

Exploratory

Not sure what you want to study yet? That’s okay!
We want to help you find an area of study that’s right for you.

If you're undecided, explore your options here.

  • If you are not yet sure what you want to study, check out the I Want to Explore My Options below.
  • If you are interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) but not sure which discipline, jump to Leaning toward STEM below.

 

I Want to Explore My Options

Sometimes, we need to take a few classes to learn more about our interests and what we want to pursue in the future. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to get a few requirements out of the way (like your college English and Math courses), and take a variety of General Education courses that will introduce you to many academic disciplines and give you a taste of what you can study and where those paths can lead you.

Check out our sample schedule below to see how you can intentionally explore your options without losing too much time or taking classes you may not need.

Sample Academic Plans

  • This is only a sample academic plan.  Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area or ElectiveUnits
WR 1College Writing 11A4
COMM 1Communication Fundamentals1C3
ARTSArts IGETC GE Course3A3
COUN 12Career Exploration and Life PlanningElective 3
ElectiveTransferable ElectiveElective 2
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area or ElectiveUnits
WR 2College Writing 21B4
MATH*Math IGETC GE Course23
HumanitiesHumanities IGETC GE Course3B3
Social ScienceSocial and Behavioral Sciences IGETC GE Course43
ElectiveTransferable ElectiveElective 2
  1. Math course will depend on student major and will vary in units. Please see a counselor to determine the appropriate math course to take.

Leaning toward STEM

If you are someone who loves science and/or math, then STEM may be right for you! At IVC, we offer degrees and certificates in physical and natural sciences and have robust math and engineering programs.

If you know you want to go into STEM, but you’re just not yet sure which field, take a look at the sample schedule below so you can explore IVC’s STEM options while also getting some core requirements out of the way.

Sample Academic Plans

  • This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area or ElectiveUnits
WR 1College Writing 11A4
COMM 1Communication Fundamentals1C3
MATH*Math IGETC GE Area24-5
COUN 12Career Exploration and Life PlanningElective 3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleIGETC Area or ElectiveUnits
WR 2College Writing 21B4
MATH*Next Level Math Course25
ARTSArts IGETC GE Course3A3
Physical ScienceChemistry 35A and 5C4
  1. Math course will depend on your math self-placement results and may vary in units. Please see a counselor to determine the appropriate math course to take.

Is Exploratory right for you?

Answer a few questions to see if your skills and interests align with programs and careers in Exploratory.

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Or speak to one of IVC’s Academic Counselors to learn more about all of your options.

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