Gulf Coast State College | Guided Pathways

Programs by Guided Pathway

Programs, majors, degrees are organized within the Guided Pathways to help students explore their options.

Guided Pathways is a GCSC endeavor to provide students with an academic plan that guides students along a path to reach their academic and career goals. By grouping fields of study by similarities, students can explore options within their interests, experience the best preparation for the six Pathways are identified as the following:

Business, Industry, Technology, & Manufacturing

This Pathway is designed for students who are interested in pursuing advanced study that focuses on skills necessary for a variety of careers in multiple industries. You will gain and develop skills such as problem-solving, specific operational skills, quantitative research skills, and technical skills that will position you to excel in your chosen industry.

Health Sciences

This Pathway is designed for students who are interested in pursuing advanced study that focuses on skills necessary for careers in the allied health professions. You will gain and develop skills such as problem-solving, patient-care skills, organizational skills, and specific technical skills, that will position you to excel in your chosen health care field.

Humanities, Arts, Design, & Communication

This Pathway is designed for students who are interested in pursuing advanced study that focuses on the production and appreciation of mature dialogue that is applicable to a broad spectrum of careers. You will gain and develop skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and logic application that will position you to excel in your chosen career.

Public Safety

This Pathway is designed for students who are interested in pursuing advanced study that focuses on skills necessary for careers as a first responder. You will gain and develop skills such as conflict resolution, decision-making skills, and specific operational and technical skills that will position you to excel in the public service arena.

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM)

This Pathway is designed for students who are interested in pursuing advanced study that focuses on skills necessary for careers in sciences, medicine, engineering, and mathematics and applicable to a broad spectrum of careers. You will gain and develop skills such as critical thinking, analytical skills, innovation skills, and advanced inquiry skills that will position you to excel in your chosen career.

Social, Behavioral Sciences, & Education

This Pathway is designed for students who are interested in pursuing advanced study that focuses on skills necessary for a broad spectrum of careers that include social sciences and education. You will gain and develop such skills as advanced research and the interpretation of data, analysis and understanding of human behavior on society’s development, and geo-political forces on society’s development. These skills will position you to excel in your chosen career.

Pathway Navigators provide initial academic advising and assist students in finding their way around GCSC. The Pathway Navigator is assigned to the broader Pathway and is knowledgeable about the general "area".

Faculty Advisors work with students to provide more in-depth guidance about the students' chosen program of study. Faculty Advisors are knowledgeable about the specific major or program of study, and work with students to enhance their university transfer of professional opportunities upon program completion.

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