University-Level Courses
The Explorer Program delivers authentic first-year university courses across key subject areas. Our curriculum is designed to provide maximum flexibility while building essential skills for success in any degree program.
The Explorer Standard Pathway
Our curriculum focuses on foundational first-year subjects that are widely useful across many degree programs. This allows students to earn flexible credit while keeping their options open.
Foundational Focus
Courses overlap strongly with what students are already studying in their national curricula, reinforcing and extending their learning.
Universal Applicability
Subjects like writing, quantitative methods, and economics are required across many degree programs, maximizing credit transfer potential.
Exploration First
Students can experience several disciplines before committing to a specific degree, reducing the risk of misaligned choices later.
Course Catalog
Explore our comprehensive range of first-year university courses. Each course is delivered by Explorer-appointed faculty following partner university syllabi and assessment standards.
Academic Writing & Communication
Essential skills for success in any university program
Develop essential academic writing skills including essay structure, argumentation, research methods, citation practices, and critical analysis. Students learn to write clearly and persuasively for university-level audiences.
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Advanced skills in academic and professional communication including presentations, report writing, collaborative writing projects, and discipline-specific writing conventions.
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Calculus & Quantitative Methods
Mathematical foundations for STEM and business degrees
Covers limits, derivatives, and integrals with applications to real-world problems. Builds on high school mathematics while introducing university-level rigor and problem-solving approaches.
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Applied mathematical methods for business decisions including linear programming, financial mathematics, and quantitative modeling techniques used in management and economics.
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Statistics & Data Analysis
Essential data literacy for the modern world
Foundational concepts in probability, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis. Emphasizes interpretation and application of statistical methods using real data.
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Practical data analysis skills using modern tools. Learn to clean, analyze, and visualize data to extract insights and communicate findings effectively.
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Principles of Economics
Understanding how economies and markets work
Study of individual economic decisions, market structures, pricing, and resource allocation. Analyzes how consumers and firms make decisions and how markets coordinate economic activity.
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Study of economy-wide phenomena including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and monetary/fiscal policy. Examines how governments and central banks influence economic performance.
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Foundations of Business & Management
Essential business knowledge and skills
Comprehensive introduction to key business functions including marketing, finance, operations, and human resources. Uses case studies to explore real business challenges.
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Explores management theory and practice including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Develops skills in decision-making, team leadership, and organizational behavior.
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Foundations of Computing & Programming
Digital literacy and computational thinking
Introduction to programming concepts using Python. Covers variables, control structures, functions, and data structures. No prior programming experience required.
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Foundational understanding of computing concepts, digital tools, and information technology for students not pursuing computer science degrees.
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Foundations of Human Behavior & Society
Understanding people, culture, and society
Survey of major psychological concepts including cognition, development, personality, and mental health. Explores the science of human behavior and mental processes.
Study of social structures, institutions, and processes. Examines how society shapes individual behavior and how social change occurs.
Overview of political systems, governance, and international relations. Develops critical thinking about power, democracy, and global politics.
Explorer Academic Studio
Alongside your university courses, you'll participate in the Explorer Academic Studio - a companion seminar designed to reinforce core skills and ensure your success.
Applied Problem-Solving
Develop critical thinking through case analysis and data-driven projects
Writing Support
Practice with short assignments including memos, lab summaries, and structured responses
Academic Skills
Build time management, independent study habits, and academic integrity understanding
Cross-Course Support
Get help with all your Explorer courses without changing syllabi or grading policies
Studio Benefits
Support that goes beyond the classroom
Sample Course Loads
Most students take 1-2 Explorer courses per semester alongside their regular national curriculum. Here are some example combinations.
Semester 1
- Academic Writing Foundations
- Principles of Microeconomics
Semester 2
- Introduction to Statistics
- Introduction to Business
12 Credits Total
Semester 1
- Calculus I
- Introduction to Programming
Semester 2
- Introduction to Statistics
- Academic Writing Foundations
14 Credits Total
Semester 1
- Academic Writing Foundations
- Introduction to Psychology
Semester 2
- Introduction to Sociology
- Principles of Macroeconomics
12 Credits Total
Ready to Start Earning University Credit?
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