Pathmaker App

How to Use PathMaker GPT for Your Degree Planning

Welcome to PathMaker GPT, your personalized degree planning assistant at Newman University! This tool is designed to help you create a customized degree plan while ensuring you meet all graduation requirements and academic goals.

Step 1: Define Your Academic Goals

Before using PathMaker, take a moment to consider:

• What major(s) and minor(s) interest you?
• Are you considering a dual degree or pre-professional track?
• Do you have any transfer credits that need to be factored in?
• What career paths are you considering?

Step 2: Start Your Degree Planning

1. Choose a Major or Program

• PathMaker can provide structured degree plans based on your chosen major.
• If you're undecided, PathMaker can suggest majors based on career interests.
• It will recommend electives and required courses using the Newman University 2024-2025 Catalog.

2. Plan Your Courses

• PathMaker will categorize your courses under paths of study (e.g., BSAD, BIOL, etc.).
• It ensures you complete the required 120 credit hours.
• It will check for prerequisites and balance your semester workload.

Step 3: Explore Career Opportunities

• PathMaker offers insights into job roles linked to your major.
• It provides career pathways for companies like Koch Industries, Textron Aviation, Spirit AeroSystems, and more.
• You can explore job descriptions, required skills, and industry trends.

Step 4: Save & Share Your Plan

• You can download a printable PDF of your degree plan.
• PathMaker recommends sending your plan to an academic advisor for final approval.

Step 5: Ask for Help When Needed

• PathMaker is a powerful tool, but final degree decisions should always be reviewed with an academic advisor.
• If you have transfer credits, verify their acceptance with the Registrar’s Office.

Start Planning Today!

Utilize PathMaker (CRAFT) to create a clear, structured, and career-aligned academic path at Newman University.

Example Prompts Ideas

Career/Major Prompt

"I am considering majoring in [Chosen Major] at Newman University. Can you provide me with an overview of potential career paths I could pursue with this degree? Job titles, typical responsibilities, required skills, and possible employers. Additionally, let me know what industries are in high demand for this major and any relevant certifications that could boost my career prospects."

Class Substitution Prompt

"I am currently enrolled in [Course Name & Code] at Newman University, but I would like to substitute it with another course. Can you suggest an alternative that fulfills the same requirement and aligns with my major in [Your Major]? I’d also like to know if the substitution meets prerequisites for future courses.

Transfer Credit Prompt:

"I have transfer credits for [Course Name & Code] from [Previous Institution], but it is not listed as a direct equivalent at Newman University. Can you check if it can be substituted for a required course in my major, and if so, how I should proceed with getting it approved?"