1. College Success

• COLLG 110 College Success (3 credits)

• Course purpose: A foundational course to explore and affirm a career choice and build upon the skills, knowledge, and resources that will support you at Pierce College and beyond.

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• Note: The College Success course you select will depend on the Career Pathway Map you are following. Your advisor will assist you in selecting either the 3- or 5- credit version of the course. Should you choose to repeat a College Success course you must enroll in a College Success course with the same credit amount as the original course; a COLLG 110 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 110 course and a COLLG 115 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 115 course.

2. English Composition I

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course will help you to develop clear and strategic written communication, which is a central feature of all careers connected to business. 

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• Note: Your advisor will assist you in reviewing your Guided Self Placement and selecting either the 5-credit or the 7-credit co-requisite ENGL& 101 + ENGLC 101 course. 

3. Microeconomics

A minimum grade of a 2.0 is required for this course.

• ECON& 201 Microeconomics (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This will be your introduction to the structure, dynamics, benefits, and limits of the markets in which businesses operate.

Action Item: Meet with Advisor

Use your Success Network! In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.

Action Item: Transfer Fair

Attend a transfer fair.

4. Research Essentials

• INFO 101 Research Essentials (2 credits)

• Course purpose: This course will help you apply research skills and strategies needed to better access information, evaluate it for credibility, and apply it for a variety of purposes in your life.

5. English Composition II

• ENGL& 102 Composition II: Argumentation and Research (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Vital to the business field, you will develop the ability to conduct research and to share results with diverse audiences. 

6. Macroeconomics

A minimum grade of a 2.0 is required for this course.

• ECON& 202 Macroeconomics (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course will deepen your understanding of the overall economy and how it impacts and is impacted by business.

7. Math Course Recommendation

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Action Item: Meet with Advisor

Meet with business transfer advisor.

8. Social Science Course Recommendation

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• SOC& 201 Social Problems (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Being able to interact with people and society are vital skills in the business field. This course examines sociocultural problems that impact groups of people. 

• POLS& 202 American Government (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Being able to interact with people and society are vital skills in the business field. This course will deepen you understanding of the interaction between business and the American government. 

• POLS& 203 International Relations (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Being able to interact with people and society are vital skills in the business field. This is a great option if you are interested in international business. 

• PSYC& 100 General Psychology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Being able to interact with people and society are vital skills in the business field. This is a great option if you are interested in human resources or marketing to develop knowledge of human behavior.

9. Public Speaking

• CMST& 220 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In the business field you will need strong communication and public speaking skills.

Action Item: Transfer Fair

Attend a transfer fair and talk to a transfer advisor to check on college-specific business transfer courses. 

10. Principles of Accounting I

A minimum grade of a 2.0 is required for this course.

• ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In the business field you need to be able to make informed decisions using the information found in financial statements. These courses develop your foundational knowledge of financial statements. 

Action Item: Apply for Graduation

Way to go! It is time to apply for graduation. Visit the Pierce College Graduation website for details. https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/graduation

11. Principles of Accounting II

A minimum grade of a 2.0 is required for this course.

• ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In the business field you need to be able to make informed decisions using the information found in financial statements. These courses develop your foundational knowledge of financial statements. 

12. Introduction to Statistics

• MATH& 146 Introduction to Stats (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Knowledge of statistics will help you use data to analyze business conditions and make informed decisions.

13. Natural Science Course Recommendation

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• ANTH& 205 Biological Anthropology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In the business field it is important to have a holistic view of humans as social, cultural, and biological beings living in particular physical environments. In this course you will develop understanding of humans and their origins.

• ENVS& 100 Survey of Environmental Science (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In the business field it is important to have a holistic view of humans as social, cultural, and biological beings living in particular physical environments. This course provides you with an overview of the various ecological problems that can result when humans interact with their environment.

14. Humanities Course Recommendation

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• HUM 106 Ethnic Thought and Culture (5 credits)

• Course purpose: To excel in the business field you need to be able to create environments that celebrate diverse ways of thinking and being. In this course, you will focus on the experiences and perspectives of various ethnic groups in the U.S. 

• HUM 105 Black Thought and Culture (5 credits)

• Course purpose: To excel in the business field you need to be able to create environments that celebrate diverse ways of thinking and being. In this course, you will focus on the experiences and perspectives of Black Americans.

• HUM 209 The American Civil Rights Movement (5 credits)

• Course purpose: To excel in the business field you need to be able to understand how thinking and being can lead to social change. In this course, you will focus on the history of the U.S. Civil Rights movement.

15. Natural Science Course Recommendation

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• GEOL& 110 Environmental Geology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: As a business professional you need to be aware of the importance of using environmentally sustainable ways of working. In this course, you will learn about geologic phenomena and the land development on the environment. 

• GEOL 107 Exploring Earth Science (5 credits)

• Course purpose: As a business professional you need to be aware of the importance of using environmentally sustainable ways of working. In this course, learn how weather, land, oceans, and space are connected.

• GEOL& 101 Introduction to Physical Geology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: As a business professional you need to be aware of the importance of using environmentally sustainable ways of working. In this lab course, you will learn about the processes that create Earth’s physical landforms. 

• OCEA& 101 Intro to Oceanography (5 credits)

• Course purpose: As a business professional you need to be aware of the importance of using environmentally sustainable ways of working. In this course, you will learn about various aspects of the marine environment.

Action Item: Apply to Transfer Schools

16. Principles of Accounting III

A minimum grade of a 2.0 is required for this course.

• ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III (5 credits)

• Course purpose: As a business professional you need to understand the fields of accounting that are used to monitor and inform management of business operations.

17. Business Law

A minimum grade of a 2.0 is required for this course.

• BUS& 201 Business Law (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this field you need to have an understanding of the law relating to the operation of business from the perspective of owners, workers, customers, and suppliers.

18. Humanities Course Recommendation

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• PHIL 150 Introduction to Ethics (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Ethics and critical thinking are very important in business. In this course, you will examine the relationships between business and society.

• PHIL 238 Philosophy of Human Rights (5 credits)

• Course purpose: If you are interested in human resources you will want to consider this course where issues related to human rights are examined.

19. Humanities Course Recommendation

Choose one if credits are needed.

• PHIL& 115 Critical Thinking (5 credits)

• Course purpose: The course will help you to develop the ability to critically examine and communicate skills in order to construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions.

• PHIL 230 Contemporary Moral Problems (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this field you are likely to find yourself working with people from different cultures. This is a great course to explore eastern philosophical perspectives that will inform views on ethics and knowledge of the world.

Action Item: Attend Graduation

Total Credits: 90-95

Program Code: ASBT