tresPATHS
Pathways to a Successful Career
Palm Beach State College has been awarded a $4.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to provide a 5-year plan of academic and advising/mentor support, industry-related opportunities and career placement for Hispanic and low income students currently enrolled at PBSC.
Students should be interested in continuing their education and pursuing a bachelor’s degree at FAU in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
This project helps eligible institutes of higher education to become self-sufficient and expand their capacity to serve low-income students by providing funds to improve and strengthen the academic quality and institutional management. It is a collaboration between PBSC, FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science, FAU's College of Education, and Broward College.
Benefits
- We'll prepare you academically and professionally to be successful inside the classroom and beyond. Students will hear from professionals in the field, gain real world experience through events and workshops, and be prepared for future employment.
- Receive unlimited tutoring time with the Student Learning Center (SLC).
- You'll receive a FAU mentor that will walk you through the entire transitioning process and get you on a path of success.
- Join T.E.K.N.O, a computer science club that explores Technology, Engineering, Knowledge, Networking and Opportunity.
Requirements
- Interest in becoming a computer scientist, computer engineer, or electrical engineer
- Must be Hispanic or low income (per FAFSA)
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be enrolled at PBSC and working on an Associate in Arts degree (A.A.)
- Enrollment in 9 to 12 credit hours per semester
- Have a minimum (high school or college) GPA of 2.5
- Must be enrolled in a math class
While at PBSC
We are committed to your success. This Flight Plan is a tool to assist you in planning the courses you should complete to earn your Associate in Arts degree prior to transferring to FAU’s Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program. You should review this planning tool with your tresPATHS advisor to ensure good understanding of:
- Which courses you have to complete and requirements you have satisfied
- How to get the most from your academic experience at PBSC
- How to effectively utilize the resources available to you as a tresPATHS Scholar
| Subjects | Course ID | CR | Year/Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Comp I (See Note A) | ENC1101 | 3 | 1st/FALL |
| College Algebra (See Note B) | MAC1105 | 3 | 1st/FALL |
| Social Science (First) | (See Note C) | 3 | 1st/FALL |
| Intro to Programming Logic (See Note D) | COP1000 | 3 | 1st/FALL |
| College Comp II | ENC1102 | 3 | 1st/SPRING |
| Precalculus | MAC1140 | 3 | 1st/SPRING |
| General Chemistry + Lab | CHM1045+L | 4 | 1st/SPRING |
| Intro to Engineering (See Note E) | EGN1002C | 3 | 1st/SPRING |
| Trigonometry - 12 week session | MAC1114 | 3 | 1st/SUMMER |
| Calculus w/ Analytic Geometry I | MAC2311 | 4 | 2nd/FALL |
| Intro to Programming in C | COP1220 | 3 | 2nd/FALL |
| Humanities (First) | (See Note C) | 3 | 2nd/FALL |
| Fundamentals of Speech | SPC1017 | 3 | 2nd/FALL |
| Calculus w/Analytic Geometry II | MAC2312 | 4 | 2nd/SPRING |
| Gen Physics w/Calculus 1 + Lab | PHY2048+L | 5 | 2nd/SPRING |
| Humanities (Second) | (See Note C) | 3 | 2nd/SPRING |
| Differential Equations | MAP2302 | 3 | 2nd/SUMMER |
| Calculus w/Analytic Geometry III | MAC2313 | 4 | 3RD/FALL |
| Gen Physics w/Calculus 2 + Lab | PHY2049+L | 5 | 3RD/FALL |
| Social Science (Second) | (See Note C) | 3 | 3RD/FALL |
NOTES
- English placement or appropriate prerequisite courses are required to take.
- Math placement or appropriate placement courses are required to take.
- Obtain from the Palm Beach State College Associate in Arts 36/24 Degree.
- See tresPATHS Advisor for corequisite requirements (CGS1100).
- Must be taken prior to earning 30.
Resources for Students
Transferring to FAU
FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science offers a flexible schedule of courses delivered through a variety of formats such as e-learning, distance learning, daily-recorded live lectures, downloadable video streaming, podcasts as well as interactive video courses broadcast to remote locations and featuring two-way audio and video.
Employment & Career Information
For information specific to FAU, view their website.
Request More Information
Interested in becoming a part of tresPATHS programs? Complete our Request for Information Form below.
Contact Us
Kevin Moreau
Program Grant Manager
Phone Number: 561-862-4819
Email: moreauk@palmbeachstate.edu
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