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Pathway Cohorts

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What are Pathway Cohorts?

A Pathway Cohort is a group of students in the same career pathway or a specific population taking some of the same classes together. There is a designated Pathway Course that all cohort students will have in common.  Additionally, cohort students are provided a weekly “Common Hour” built into their schedules to take advantage of planned activities including tutoring, career exploration, and learning/peer support specifically geared toward their chosen Pathway.

Who can Join a Pathway Cohort?

First-year students or anyone who meets the prerequisites of the Pathway Course. We currently have Pathway Cohorts for Healthcare, Business, STEM, College-Readiness, Honors, African-America Student Initiatives, Computer & Integrated Engineering, and Spanish Heritage Language Learners.

Why Join a Pathway Cohort?

  • Take the recommended classes for getting a great start in a particular Pathway.
  • Take classes and make friends with peers that have similar interests.
  • Have a peer guide within the pathway available for questions and assistance.
  • Have a scheduled Common Hour room and time to meet with peers to socialize or study.
  • Be able to participate in specific activities and get access to additional campus resources.

How Do I Enroll in a Pathway Cohort?

Talk to your advisor when you enroll for classes or email BCTC-CollegeSuccess@kctcs.edu

What Pathway Cohorts are Available?

Spring 2024 Cohorts

Enrollment for Spring 2024 Pathway Cohorts is now open!

See BCTC Advising Hub Pathway Cohorts for specific cohort information.

  • For any pre-Healthcare program, including Nursing
  • Required Pathway Course is BIO 137 + Choose either MAT 150, MA 111U or PSY 110
  • For any pre-Healthcare program, including Nursing
  • Required Pathway Course is BIO 139
  • For any students that place into IRW 85, ENG 101 + 100 corequisite, MAT 011, or MAT 075
  • Option 1:  Required course FYE 105 + Choose one or both of IRW 085, MAT 011
  • Option 2:  Required course MAT 075 + Choose one or both of FYE 105, ENG 101 + 100
  • For incoming students who are 25 or older and need online classes
  • Required Pathway Courses are FYE 105 and ENG 101
  • For any students who identifies as African American
  • Required Pathway Course is FYE 105 or HIS 261
  • For more information please contact Kauai.Thurman@kctcs.edu
  • For students who identify as LatinX, Immigrant or Refugees.
  • Required Course FYE 105
  • For more information, please contact Karissa.Porter@kctcs.edu

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Each Pathway Cohort requires enrollment in one specific course designated as the Pathway Course. Some cohorts also require enrolling in at least one from a selection of additional courses related to the pathway. When you enroll in the specific Pathway Course, you will also be enrolled in a Pathway Common Hour [Denoted as AOCCR: College Career & Readiness on your schedule].

Participation in the common hour is voluntary, but highly encouraged. This time and room are provided for students within a Pathway Cohort to gather for social and academic activities during a time when they are on campus and do not have scheduled classes. Some classes may provide extra credit for attendance.

Yes. After enrolling in the Pathway Course for a particular cohort, you will be enrolled in a specific Pathway Common Hour.  This common hour will appear as a course with a room and time and will be designated as AOCCR: College Career & Readiness. The Common Hour is NOT a credit-bearing course and will not appear on your transcript, only on your schedule.

For more information, please contact BCTC Student Success and Retention: BCTC-CollegeSuccess@kctcs.edu