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Four Year Career Plan

Freshman - Sophomore - Junior - Senior


Freshman Year

Enroll in Freshman Seminar
Meet and develop relationships with faculty, advisors and mentors
Learn the academic system; study SSU Catalog & Class Schedule
Explore major choices
Choose GE and other exploratory courses with an Advisor
Investigate Tutorial Program at Educational Support Services
Improve study skills; consider University 103 courses
Meet with Advisor to plan schedule for next semester


Sophomore Year

Take prerequisite courses for your major
Choose GE and other exploratory courses with an Advisor to help decide on major
Discuss major selection with an Advisor
Plan semester by semester courses for major with Faculty Advisor
Consider Study Abroad or National Student Exchange for Junior year
Meet with an Advisor to consider long- range plans & schedule for next semester
Attend "Choosing a Major" workshop or consider taking Career/Life Planning Univ. 237


Junior Year

Begin Upper Division GE Courses
Take core courses in Major
Declare a Minor, if desirable, or take electives to support your Major
Research graduate school options & attend Grad School Fair and workshop in October
Develop plans with your Advisor for an Internship in your field of interest
Meet with Advisor to plan schedule the senior year and/or graduate school
Consider a senior project to focus in depth on an interest


Senior Year

Complete Major and GE requirements
Apply for graduation at 90 units
Apply to Graduate Schools or plan job search with Faculty Advisor and/or Career Advisor
Consider a post-baccalaureate internship after graduation to build skills & experience
Graduate!!!

--updated 2/17/05

 
Questions or Comments? Contact the Career Services Center
Salazar Hall 1070 • Sonoma State University • 1801 East Cotati Ave.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609 • Phone: 707 664 2196 • Career fax: 707.664.4016 • Email