About 8-Week FOCUS Pathways


Looking for a more focused and flexible approach to college? FOCUS pathways allow you to complete all your coursework in the same number of semesters as the standard degree path—while taking fewer classes at a time.

Most classes last the full 16 weeks of a standard semester. A full course load means taking four to five classes for the whole semester.

Classes in the FOCUS pathway instead last only 8 weeks. You can take just two or three classes at a time, completing some classes in the first half of the semester and enrolling in new classes for the second half.

Why Choose a FOCUS Pathway?

Research shows that students do better when they can focus in this way. You're more likely to earn better grades and keep going until graduation.

By following an 8-week FOCUS pathway, you can realize these benefits:

  • Concentration: Focusing on fewer classes at a time helps you get more engaged and multitask less.
  • Momentum: Nothing fuels motivation like completing classes. Celebrate your progress in shorter sessions.
  • Connection: With fewer classes at a time, you can develop stronger relationships with your professors and classmates.
  • Flexibility: Depending on the classes you want to take, you could start college in August, October, January, March or June. That's great news if you're balancing a job, family and other responsibilities.

FOCUS pathways are currently available for two degree programs.

ENTERPREPRENEURSHIP Focus Pathway

This certificate is designed to help students to develop an understanding on how to create and sustain a small business.  The certificate focuses on providing the knowledge and understanding of what it means to be an entrepreneur.  Students who successfully complete the program will have created a business plan, understand how to find initial funding for that plan and be prepared to manage and market the small business.  

Earn a certificate in Entrepreneurship by following this FOCUS Pathway:

 

First Year Sequence

Semester Session Class Credits

Fall 2024

First 8 weeks (August–October)

Intro to Marketing (BUS-104)

3

Entrepreneurship (BUS-112)

3

Second 8 weeks (October–December)

Business Law (BUS-251)

3

Total Credits for Fall 2024

9

 

Semester Session Class Credits

Spring 2025

First 8 weeks (January–March)

Internet Marketing (BUS-143)

3

Small Bus Management (BUS-240)

3

Second 8 weeks (March–May)

Intro to Accounting (ACC-100)

3

Total Credits for Spring 2024

9

 

View the full Entrepreneurship FOCUS Pathway sequence

Learn more about the Entrepreneurship program

MMC Front-End Web Development Certificate Focus Pathway

This certificate is for students seeking to develop front-end web development knowledge to add to their skill sets. Students practice using industry-standard software for front-end web design and development

 

Semester Session Class Credit

Fall 2024

First 8-Week (Aug – Oct)

MMC-114

3

MMC-227

3

Second 8-Week (Oct – Dec)

MMC-111

3

MMC-115

3

Total Credits for Fall Semester:

12

Semester Session Class Credit

Spring 2025

First 8-Week (Jan - March)

MMC-225

3

MMC-150

3

Second 8-Week (March - May)

MMC-155

3

MMC-230

2

Total Credits for Spring Semester:

11

 

View the full MMC Front-End Web Development FOCUS Pathway sequence

Learn more about the MMC Front-End Web Development Certificate Program

Get Started Today

To learn more about enrolling in these FOCUS pathways or other 8-week courses, please contact Academic Advising.

 

 

Contact Advising

412.237.CCAC, press 3

advising@ccac.edu