SBS Exploratory Track

Welcome to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Exploratory Track program (SBS ET). This program allows students the opportunity to explore academic majors, while engaging in the SBS Pathways framework. SBS Pathways encourages students to think holistically about their college experience by combining academic, experiential, and career opportunities into one cohesive learning experience. In SBS, although every student creates their own unique path, no student travels alone. On your journey, you will work with faculty, academic advisors, career and professional development staff, and peer advising interns to navigate your transition to college.

Summer New Student Orientation and Transitions To-Do List:

5 Steps to prep for your Summer Course Registration Meeting

  1. Sign up for a RAP (if interested)
  2. Completing all your placement exam
  3. Click here to explore ALL the majors UMass has to offer: 2021/2022 Guide to Undergraduate Programs (umass.edu)
  4. Watch these videos to hear from some students about their ET journey
  5. Watch these videos to:
    • learn more about “tips and tricks” to help better use Spire
    • Practice putting 1-2 classes (of interest) in shopping cart *shopping carts do not enroll you or hold your seat, they are however a necessary step before enrolling. We will review your shopping cart at your appointment

 

Apply to be a SBS RISE Diversity Fellow

Applications due Friday, April 7, 2023.

The SBS Remedying Inequity through Student Engagement (RISE) Program is currently recruiting students who would be interested in serving as a RISE Diversity Fellow through the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences for the …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Consider being a First Year Seminar TA in Fall 2023

Have you been looking for opportunities to further your leadership skills? Have you ever thought about trying out teaching? Do you wish someone had helped you figure out SPIRE or told you the best places to study, where to get …

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Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Faculty Spotlight: How Faculty Office Hours Support Your Academic Aspirations

The biggest misperception about faculty office hours is that you have to be struggling with the class to meet with your professor outside of class. This could not be further from the truth. You can take advantage of faculty office …

By Koni Denham
Koni Denham Director of Student Success - SBS
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Explore Outcomes

The SBS Office of Career & Professional Development annually surveys graduating seniors in order to provide a snapshot of their post-graduation plans.  The survey begins just prior to graduation, and continues until six months after graduation.  Our data collection process is guided by the industry standard put forth by the National Association of Colleges & Employers, and includes information collected by the SBS Office of Career & Professional Development, the Office of Institutional Research at UMass Amherst, and by various academic departments, as well as from information that is made publicly available by students.  The SBS undergraduate outcomes knowledge rate for 2020 was 60%, though knowledge rate varies among departments.

The SBS Office of Career & Professional Development annually surveys graduating seniors in order to provide a snapshot of their post-graduation plans.  The survey begins just prior to graduation, and continues until six months after graduation.  Our data collection process is guided by the industry standard put forth by the National Association of Colleges & Employers, and includes information collected by the SBS Office of Career & Professional Development, the Office of Institutional Research at UMass Amherst, and by various academic departments, as well as from information that is made publicly available by students.  The SBS undergraduate outcomes knowledge rate for 2022 was 70%, though knowledge rate varies among departments.

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First Destination

SBS graduates pursue a range of plans after graduation, including employment, continuing education, and volunteering/service, among others.  This graph depicts what recent SBS graduates tell us they are doing within six months after graduation.

SBS Peer Advising Interns

SBS Pathways Center Peer Advising Interns are SBS students who can provide useful insight into how to plan your SBS Pathways, which include planning for your academic, experiential, and career and professional development opportunities. Our Peer Advisors come from all different places and backgrounds, have various SBS majors, and are sophomores, juniors and seniors. Read their bios below!

Peer Advising drop-in hours are M-W 10-4, and Th/F 10-2 in The SBS Pathways Center in 128 Thompson. You can also submit a question to the peers via the button below.

Kelsey Rowe ’23

SBS Pathways Peer Advising Interns
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Samyuktha Badri ’25

SBS Pathways Peer Advising Interns
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Anaamika Nair ’23

SBS Pathways Peer Advising Interns
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Puja Jhaveri ’25

SBS Pathways Peer Advising Interns
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Jason Maysonet ’23

SBS Pathways Peer Advising Interns
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Liv King ’23

SBS Pathways Peer Advising Interns
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Jordan Story ’24

SBS Pathways Peer Advising Interns
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Greta Luf ’24

SBS Pathways Peer Advising Interns
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Theresa Karimundackal ’25

SBS Pathways Peer Advising Interns
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Maya Vogt ’24

SBS Pathways Peer Advising Interns
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Aidan Hallerman ’24

SBS Pathways Peer Advising Interns
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Megan Harvey ’23

SBS Pathways Peer Advising Interns
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