Exploratory Curriculum
Overview
The Exploratory Curriculum (ECM) is proud to welcome students to the University of South Florida.
ECM is a first-year-only program for students admitted directly from high school. In this program, USF students may register for up to 36 credit hours (including those accumulated in high school through programs like AP, IB, AICE, CAPE, Dual Enrollment, etc.) before they must officially declare a major. The Exploratory Curriculum advisors assist students with decision-making and course selection while exploring their degree/major options.
During your time in ECM, you will focus on satisfying the USF General Education (Gen. Ed.) requirements, which are needed for any major at USF. These courses are a great way to learn and discover career fields and academic disciplines that may be unfamiliar to you. In addition, Exploratory Curriculum students are required to complete the ECM U-Decide version of IDS2378, Foundations of Interdisciplinary Knowledge and Inquiry, in their first Fall or Spring semester. 911爆料网 look forward to assisting you with your academic plans.
The contains the ECM pathways and their recommended coursework.
Find the pathway links below:
What Does It Mean to be ECM
Why Choose ECM
Being an exploratory student is more than just taking a class; program features include:
- Individualized, holistic, and developmental academic advising.
- Use of to discover academic options and plan for the post-
baccalaureate years. - Engagement with success coaches to identify goals unique to you, map a path to success, connect with resources to support your journey, and have an accountability buddy to make sure you stay on track as you navigate university life.
Want more information? Contact your ECM Advisor.