Compass Curriculum Checklist

First-year Students

First-year students take these courses:

• PATH 1001 - Introduction to Pathways 1 Semester Hours
• FYCS 1110 - Connections 4 Semester Hours

Within Two Years

The next three items must be completed within the first two years:

Explorations in Business Knowledge

Take an introductory business course (for example, ACCT 2000 , ECON 1000 , FINC 2000  or MGMT 2000 )

• One 4 credit-hour course. Please see Major Portal for approved courses.

Explorations in Fine Arts

The Fine Arts requirement may be fulfilled by one 4 credit hour course or approved experiences in one area equivalent to 4 credit hours. Please see Major Portal for approved courses.

Explorations in Mathematics

There are several ways to complete this requirement. Choose one below:

• ACT 28 or higher
• SAT 630 or higher
• One 4 credit-hour course.  Please see Major Portal for approved courses.

Explorations in Non-Native Language

Students must demonstrate proficiency equivalent of two semesters of college level course work. There are several ways to complete this requirement. Choose one below:

• Placement Exam
• Study Abroad or Other Formal Language Training
• Advanced Placement, IB, or CLEP Exams
• Demonstrating Proficiency via Examination in a Language not offered at Millsaps
• Coursework in English for Non-Native Speakers of English
• Course work at Millsaps College. Please see Major Portal for approved courses.

Explorations in the STEM Experience

• One 4 credit hour course. Please see Major Portal for approved courses.

Explorations in Understanding the Natural World

• One 4 credit hour course with a lab. Please see Major Portal for approved courses.

Explorations in Understanding the Social World

• One 4 credit hour course. Please see Major Portal for approved courses.