Freshman Degree Pathways
Chart your course at Cal State Monterey Bay. Explore degree requirements and four-year plans by major and concentration.
Chart Your Course: Degree Plans by Major
Explore degree requirements and sample four-year plans designed to help you stay on track and make the most of your experience at Cal State Monterey Bay.
These plans are intended for students following the current catalog requirements. If you began under a previous catalog, visit the Freshman Pathway Archives to find your correct degree pathway.
Note: All links below open as PDF downloads.
2026-2027 Freshman Degree Pathways
Business, Agriculture and Technology
- Accounting, B.S.
- Agribusiness Supply Chain Management, B.S.
- Agricultural Plant and Soil Sciences, B.S.
Science and Environment
- Biology, B.S. — Ecology, Evolution, and Organisms
- Biology, B.S. — Molecular Biology
- Biology, B.S. — Teaching Credential
- Environmental Science, Technology and Policy, B.S. — Applied Ecology
- Environmental Science, Technology and Policy, B.S. — Environmental Data Analysis
- Environmental Science, Technology and Policy, B.S. — Watershed Systems
- Environmental Studies, B.A. — Education and Community Outreach
- Environmental Studies, B.A. — Sustainable Communities
- Marine Science, B.S.
Business and Communication
- Business Administration, B.S.
- Communication Design, B.S. — Game Design
- Communication Design, B.S. — Visual Design
Computing and Engineering
- Computer Science, B.S. — Data Science
- Computer Science, B.S. — Game Development
- Computer Science, B.S. — Network and Security
- Computer Science, B.S. — Software Engineering
- Computer Science, B.S. — General Computer Science
- Mechatronics Engineering, B.S.
- Statistics and Data Science, B.S. — General
- Statistics and Data Science, B.S. — Pre-Calculus
Arts and Media
- Cinematic Arts, B.A.
- Music, B.A. — General
- Music, B.A. — Music Technology
- Visual and Public Art, B.A.
Health and Human Services
- Collaborative Health and Human Services, B.S. — Interdisciplinary Pathway
- Collaborative Health and Human Services, B.S. — Public Administration and Nonprofit Management
- Collaborative Health and Human Services, B.S. — Public Health
- Collaborative Health and Human Services, B.S. — Social Work
- Human Development and Family Science, B.S.
- Kinesiology, B.S. — Exercise Science
- Kinesiology, B.S. — Wellness
Humanities and Social Sciences
- Ethnic and Gender Studies, B.A.
- Global Studies, B.A.
- Humanities and Communication, B.A.
- Japanese Language and Culture, B.A.
- Liberal Studies, B.A. — Traditional Liberal Studies
- Liberal Studies, B.A. — Bilingual Elementary Education Credential
- Liberal Studies, B.A. — Elementary Education Credential
- Liberal Studies, B.A. — Special Education Credential
- Psychology, B.A.
- Social Sciences, B.A. — Anthropology
- Social Sciences, B.A. — Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Social Sciences, B.A. — Native American Studies
- Social Sciences, B.A. — Political Economy
- Social Sciences, B.A. — Social History
- Social Sciences, B.A. — Social Sciences with Minor
- Sociology, B.A.
- Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultures, B.A.
Mathematics
- Mathematics, B.S. — Pre-Calculus
- Mathematics, B.S. — Pure and Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics, B.S. — Mathematics for Teaching
Hospitality and Tourism
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Previous First-Year Pathways
Find degree pathways from previous academic years in the Freshmen Degree Pathway Archives. These plans align with earlier catalog requirements and help you stay on track with your degree.
Review your pathway to confirm course sequencing, understand requirements, and continue making progress toward graduation.
Freshmen Pathway Archives
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