Education Planning Tools

An education plan (aka “ed plan”) is a semester-by-semester course of study developed in collaboration between a student and counselor. Comprehensive education plans (CEPs) will map towards completion of long-term educational goals. We strongly encourage students to sit with a counselor to create a roadmap that reflects their goals and life responsibilities within completion of their first 15 units and maintain updated ed plans throughout enrollment at Cuyamaca College.

 

Note: Education Plans are subject to change whenever there is a change of major, transfer requirements, catalog rights, curriculum and policy changes, etc.

 

The Counseling Center remains committed to maintaining student records and privacy in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). To read more about your rights as a student, or legal guardian, click here. 

How to get an ed plan:

• Schedule an appointment with a counselor to build or clarify your options and move forward with confidence in your education plan. Appointments are often booked 2 weeks in advance, so plan ahead.
• For quick questions that do not require live assistance, send a message via eCounseling.

How to get ready for your ed plan appointment:

• Complete your onboarding via Self-Service under the "Enrollment Checklist".
• Create a list of questions ahead of time.
• Explore Academic and Career Pathways.
• If you attended another college, make sure you have submitted all previous transcripts and have requested them to be evaluated by Admissions & Records.

Unsure of which major/career is right for you?  Explore more with a Career Counselor!

What classes do I need to take...

If you want to get ahead, start selecting your courses before meeting with a counselor. Here is some information about General Education coursework and Major coursework.

 

for General Education?

• For English, English as a Second Language (ESL) and math placement, please visit our Placement Center for more information on the process.
• The General Education pattern you will follow will depend on our educational goal:

  • Associate Degree

    Transfer to CSU/UC/Undecided 4-Year University

• If you are interested in an out-of-state or private university, please consult with a counselor on appropriate general education courses.

for my major?

• An Associate degree or Certificate, explore Academic and Career Pathways at Cuyamaca College, several programs have degree maps to preview. However, this does not replace the value of a personalized education plan that you develop with a counselor.
• A Bachelor's degree from the CSU, check to see if Cuyamaca has an Associate Degree for Transfer for your major.
• A Bachelor's degree from the UC, or if you do not see your CSU major in the list of Associate Degrees for Transfer, then refer to Assist.org for coursework for your major.
• A Bachelor's degree from out of state or private university, see if Cuyamaca has an agreement with that university through our Transfer Center.

If you are a new student without a major yet but have interest in a particular Academic and Career Pathway (ACP), refer to the first semester map for that ACP. This will help you get started until you can meet with a counselor for your personalized education plan. First Semester ACP Maps

If you're entirely unsure about your major, refer to the Exploratory first semester map and schedule a counseling appointment.

 

Education Plan Templates:

One Semester Education Plan | Six Semester Education Plan