2025-2026 Freshman Pathways
First-Year Pathways: Start Strong, Stay on Track
If you began your journey at Cal State Monterey Bay as a first-time freshman in the 2025-2026 academic year, these degree pathways are designed for you.
These recommended course sequences help you build a strong foundation, explore your interests, and make steady progress toward graduation. Use your pathway to understand how your first year connects to your overall academic plan and to stay on track from your first semester forward.
2025-2026 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