Social & Behavioral Science 191SBS4 - FYS - SBS Pathways/College

Spring
2026
03
1.00
Odessa Burkett,Charlotte Salmon

TH 11:30AM 12:20PM

UMass Amherst
82636
Machmer E-32
oburkett@umass.edu
csalmon@umass.edu
There is more than one way to find success in college and the path to getting there is different for every student. Our goals in this course are to 1. Make social/interpersonal connections that will enhance your ability to become more productive contributors to your communities, both at UMass and beyond, 2. Develop academic goals and begin to plan individual pathways toward achieving those goals, 3. Understand the values and perspective of an SBS major and the overall structure of UMass, 4. Identify and connect with resources and opportunities around campus, the 5-college consortium, and the Pioneer Valley, and 5. Improve your academic skills.

First year students only - (Freshmen or Sophomore status) There is more than one way to find success in college and the path to getting there is different for every student. Our goals in this course are to:
1. Make social/interpersonal connections that will enhance your ability to become more productive contributors to your communities, both at UMass and beyond.
2. Develop academic goals and begin to plan individual pathways toward achieving those goals.
3. Understand the values and perspective of an SBS major and the overall structure of UMass.
4. Identify and connect with resources and opportunities around campus, the 5-college consortium, and the Pioneer Valley
5. Improve your academic skills.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.