What is an
Education Plan?
A complete listing of every class
needed to meet the requirements of
your Program / Major
What is needed in order to
develop an Education Plan?
•  A 4 yr. major or a CTE major
–  e.g. Computer Engineering, Horticulture,
Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry
•  Math and English placement information
•  If planning on transferring, you will need to
know where you’d like to transfer to.
STEM at Cabrillo is …….
•  Engineering
•  Computer Science
•  Construction Energy
Management
•  Computer Information
Technology
•  Biology
•  Physics
•  Astronomy
•  Oceanography
•  Math
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Chemistry
Geology
Environmental Science
Welding
Game Programming
Horticulture
Oceanography
Statistics
Oceanography
Engineering Technology
STEM Transfer
Programs
CTE Programs
BS Programs at 4year colleges
Jobs
•  The courses required for your major that
are sequenced one after another.
•  Focusing on your Critical Path will save
you time and money.
•  If majoring in STEM, your math courses
will be a big part of your Critical Path.
Example of a Critical Path Worksheet
Take the right math class
Math 4
Math 2
Math 3*
(Pre Calc)
Math 154
(Elem Algebra)
Math 152
(Inter. Algebra)
Math 5A
(Calculus)
Math 5B
Math 23
Math 5C
Math 6
Math 7
Math 10
Math 12
Math 13
Math 15
Math 142
(Inter. Algebra)
Construction
Management
Most
Non-STEM
Majors
* Transfers to CSU Only
Environ. Hort
Climate Sci
Computer
Networking &
Security
Architectural
Engineering
Chemistry
Geology,
Environmental
Sciences
Engineering
Technology
Environmental
Engineering
Other
Engineering
Biology
Computer
Science &
Programming
Oceanography
Physics
Astronomy
Math
Take the right physics class
PHYS 4C
Vast Majority
of STEM
majors
require some
of these
HS Physics
or
PHYS 11
PHYS 4D
PHYS 4A
PHYS 4B
Non-STEM
PHYS 2A
PHYS 2B
Majors
Note: Students must verify exact
physics courses required for their
selected major.
Where to begin ?
Process Steps if plan is to get BS degree Iden4fy prospec4ve major Iden4fy 4-­‐year school(s) Using assist.org, list major prep courses Highlights courses on Cri$cal Path Worksheet Prepare Cri$cal Path Sequence Iden4fy transfer requirements and GE DraG Ed Plan Check & Revise www.assist.org Start with a Cri4cal Path worksheet for your intended major Highlight courses shown in assist.org Highlight prerequisites that you need Find out when courses
are offered using the
“Course Offerings”
handout or see notes on
Critical Path Flowchart
http://www.cabrillo.edu/
services/stem/documents/
Course_offerings_new.pdf
MANAGING YOUR TIME
1 unit = 1 hr (class) + 2 hrs. (homework)
Employment
Hours
Suggested Class Units
& Hours in Class
Minimum Outside Total Employment
Study Hours
& College Load
0-15
Up to 16 units/class hrs.
32 study hrs.
48-63 weekly hrs.
16-20
Up to 12 units/class hrs.
24 study hrs.
52-56 weekly hrs.
21-30
Up to 9 units/class hrs.
18 study hrs.
48-57 weekly hrs.
31-40
Up to 6 units/class hrs.
12 study hrs.
49-58 weekly hrs.
Over 40
Up to 3 units/class hrs.
6 study hrs.
49+ weekly hrs.
Next Steps
–  Transfer Requirements
•  GE needed for Transfer (i.e. Engl 1A)
–  General Education needed for
baccalaureate degree
–  Check and revise periodically!
–  Have a counselor check your work
Use STEM website
Consider Math Plus or Prep
Student Planning Ÿ A new tool available to you in
WebAdvisor.
Ÿ Based on your specific Cabrillo Program /
Major, Student Planning evaluates how
your completed and in-progress courses
meet specific requirements.
Ÿ Allows you to plan future semesters to
complete remaining requirements. Student Planning Ÿ  In WebAdvisor, click on Student Planning. Student Planning Ÿ  In WebAdvisor, click on Student Planning. Ÿ  Under the My Progress tab, make sure you have a current Program / Major that shows requirements. If there are no requirements, you need to update your Program / Major through WebAdvisor Student Planning Ÿ  In WebAdvisor, click on Student Planning. Ÿ  Under the My Progress tab, make sure you have a current Program / Major that shows requirements. If there are no requirements, you need to update your Program / Major through WebAdvisor Ÿ  From the My Progress tab or the Course Catalog tab, enter courses to meet requirements filling at least one future semester. Student Planning Ÿ  In WebAdvisor, click on Student Planning. Ÿ  Under the My Progress tab, make sure you have a current Program / Major that shows requirements. If there are no requirements, you need to update your Program / Major through WebAdvisor Ÿ  From the My Progress tab or the Course Catalog tab, enter courses to meet requirements filling at least one future semester. Ÿ  Enter your math, english, and physics sequences, and add in addi4onal major prep courses on your cri4cal path.