College of Arts, Education, and Humanities
Exploratory Studies
Discover your perfect career path with Exploratory Studies. The premier program for first-year students who want to explore a wide range of majors!
Why Choose the Exploratory Studies Program at Desales University?
As an Exploratory Studies student at DeSales University, you’ll gain personal support from experienced advisors and faculty. Our program offers a flexible, friendly environment to help you find your passions and align them with your academic and career goals.
Program Highlights
Personal Support
- Receive one-on-one advice that fits your needs. Connect with a peer mentor who has experienced the Exploratory Studies program and can share insights and support.
Leadership and Character Development
- The Exploratory Studies program helps you to connect your strengths and interests with future academic career opportunities. Take charge of your education and discover where your passions, talents, and values align. Exploratory Studies allows each student to find their own path to success.
Proven Outcomes
- Exploratory Studies lets you work towards graduation in four years while exploring different majors. Our education combines a strong liberal arts foundation with specific skills to prepare you for the future.
What Will You Study?
The Exploratory Studies program at DeSales University is designed to help you graduate within four years while exploring potential majors. This plan offers a combination of foundational courses and open courses for major exploration.
- Career Development & Planning
- The First-Year Experience
- General Education Courses
Outcomes
The program helps students identify and switch to an academic major of their choice. This matches the university's mission to foster talent and lifelong learning within a Christian framework. The Pre-Nursing program at DeSales University allows first-year students who don't initially qualify for the Nursing major the ability to gain acceptance after the first year by meeting certain grade requirements.
Application Checklist
- Application Fee: None
- Transcripts: Official High School Transcript
- Standardized Tests: This program is SAT optional.
- Recommendations: Completed Guidance Counselor Form and Teacher Recommendation Form
Program FAQs
No major is offered in Exploratory Studies. Exploratory studies is a transitional academic program. The program is for students who are exploring potential majors and career pathways.
Yes. You may earn acceptance into the Nursing major at the end of your first year as long as you earn a culminate GPA equal to or higher than 2.75 at the end of the spring semester of your first year. Additionally, you must obtain a grade C or higher in the following courses, taken at DeSales University:
- Biology 263: Anatomy & Physiology I
- Biology 264: Anatomy & Physiology II
- Chemistry 107: Physiological Chemistry
- Psychology 109: Introduction to Psychology
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