Pathway Cohorts
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 are specific designated Pathway Course Sections (“P” Sections) 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.
Pathway Cohorts = Common Classes + Common Hour + Peer Guides
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, College-Readiness, Honors, African-America Student Initiatives, Adult Online Learners, Veteran Students, and LatinX Heritage.
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?
See BCTC Advising Hub Pathway Cohorts for specific cohort information per semester.
- For any pre-Selective Admissions Healthcare program, including Nursing that do not meet college level benchmarks.
- 1st Semester Cohort Includes MAT 011 + [SDC 100] + IRW 85 + OST 105 + [Optional: NAA 100, RDG 100 and/or FYE 105]
- Section numbers will be J1P#
- For any pre-Selective Admissions Healthcare program, including Nursing
- 1st Semester Cohort Includes BIO 137 + [ENG 101 and/or PSY 110] + [NAA 100 and/or FYE 105]
- 2nd Semester (Spring Only) Cohort includes BIO 139 + Quantitative Reasoning
- Section numbers will be J1P#, J1PH, or 19PH
- Online Optional are available for this cohort.
- For any student that places below college-readiness in Reading, English, or Math.
- Choose a course from at least two categories:
- Reading/English Class [IRW 085 or ENG 101/100] +
- Developmental Math Class [MAT 011 or MAT 061] +
- Supplemental Class [FYE 105 or AHS 115 or IMD 100 or RDG 185]
- Section numbers J1P0, J1P1, J1P2, 19P1, 19P2
- Online Optional are available for this cohort.
- For incoming students who are 25 or older and need online classes
- Cohort Includes FYE 105 and/or MAT 011 (section 19P*)
- For more information please contact morgan.dow@kctcs.edu
- For any students who identify as African American/Black
- Cohort includes FYE 105 and/or HIS 261 (sections J1P7 or J1P8)
- For more information please contact kauai.thurman@kctcs.edu
- For immigrant and refugee students.
- Required Course FYE 105
- For more information, please contact theresa.welo@kctcs.edu
- For students who identify with or have a Latinx Heritage.
- Spanish Speaking is NOT required.
- 1st Semester Cohort Includes FYE 105, ENG 101, HIS 206 and/or SPA 205U
- 2nd Semester Cohort Includes LAS 201U, HUM 120 and/or SPA 215U
- All section numbers are J1SP
- For more information, please contact ruth.gonzalez@kctcs.edu
- For students who qualify for the Honors Program
- All section numbers are J1HN.
- For more information, please see The BCTC Honors Program webpage.
- For students enrolled in 2+2 Engineering Programs.
- Sections Vary
- For more information, please contact anna.hatton@kctcs.edu
- For any BCTC student who is active military, a veteran or a spouse of a veteran
- Sections Vary
- For more information, contact steven.blackburn@kctcs.edu
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Each Pathway Cohort requires enrollment in one or more specific courses designated as the Pathway Course. All Pathway Courses have a “P” in their section numbers. Read the Course Notes for specific cohort information. 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].
Attending Common Hours improves likelihood of course success! 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. Additionally, regular attendance & participation in Common Hour may qualify you for additional rewards or opportunities.
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.
A Peer-Guide is a fellow college-student who has already successfully completed the courses in the cohort or is also part of the special population. Peer-Guides will lead the Common Hour activities and will reach out to you throughout the semester to check-in on your progress. Peer-Guides are also available to provide assistance with tutoring, study tips & strategies, test-prep, connecting with BCTC resources, understanding college processes, and more.
Interested in becoming a Peer Guide? Want more information about Cohorts? Contact BCTC-CollegeSuccess@kctcs.edu
All I have to say is thank you all for your great work and genuine concern for the students of this campus. You all have managed to cultivate a productive communal environment here, and I'm genuinely grateful I got to participate.
