Philosophy

First-year students who have interest in Philosophy or Art are welcome to take PHIL 311 (Ancient Philosophy) or PHIL 333 (Philosophy of Art), even as 300-level courses. Both courses do not have pre-requisites.

Semester I

FYS 110 — ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP SEMINAR

COM 110 — COMMUNICATING TO ENGAGE

ENG 110 — WRITING TO ENGAGE

PHIL 115 — SEEKING JUSTICE IN AN UNJUST WORLD

EXPLORATION OR ELECTIVE

WELL 110 — ENGAGING IN LIFELONG WELLNESS

Semester II

COM 110 — COMMUNICATING TO ENGAGE

ENG 110 — WRITING TO ENGAGE

PHIL 110 — THINKING ABOUT VALUES

REL 200 — CHRISTIANITY AND RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY

EXPLORATION OR ELECTIVE

WELL 111 — ENGAGING IN A BALANCED LIFE

Physical Education

The Education department recommends that students complete the World Language core requirement during the first year. 

Semester I

FYS 110 — ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP SEMINAR

COM 110 — COMMUNICATING TO ENGAGE

ENG 110 — WRITING TO ENGAGE

EDUC 380 — CALLED TO TEACH

PED 200 — FOUNDATIONS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

EXPLORATION OR ELECTIVE

WELL 110 — ENGAGING IN LIFELONG WELLNESS

Semester II

COM 110 — COMMUNICATING TO ENGAGE

ENG 110 — WRITING TO ENGAGE

PED 255 — TEACHING MOTOR SKILLS

HLTH 220 — INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION

HLTH 141 — PERSONAL AND SOCIAL HEALTH

HLTH 340 — COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMS

WELL 111 — ENGAGING IN A BALANCED LIFE

Physics

Semester I

FYS 110 — ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP SEMINAR

COM 110 — COMMUNICATING TO ENGAGE

ENG 110 — WRITING TO ENGAGE

MATH 121 — CALCULUS I

PHYS 115 — FOUNDATIONS OF MODERN PHYSICS

WELL 110 — ENGAGING IN LIFELONG WELLNESS

Semester II

COM 110 — COMMUNICATING TO ENGAGE

ENG 110 — WRITING TO ENGAGE

MATH 122 — CALCULUS II

PHYS 128 — PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS I

EXPLORATION OR ELECTIVE

WELL 111 — ENGAGING IN A BALANCED LIFE

Political Science

Semester I

FYS 110 — ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP SEMINAR

COM 110 — COMMUNICATING TO ENGAGE

ENG 110 — WRITING TO ENGAGE

PSC 121 — THINKING ABOUT POLITICS

PSC 211 — U.S. POLITICAL SYSTEM

PSC 241 — INTERNATIONAL POLITICS

EXPLORATION OR ELECTIVE

WELL 110 — ENGAGING IN LIFELONG WELLNESS

Semester II

COM 110 — COMMUNICATING TO ENGAGE

ENG 110 — WRITING TO ENGAGE

PSC 121 — THINKING ABOUT POLITICS

PSC 211 — U.S. POLITICAL SYSTEM

PSC 241 — INTERNATIONAL POLITICS

PSC 256 — COMPARATIVE POLITICS

EXPLORATION OR ELECTIVE

EXPLORATION OR ELECTIVE

WELL 111 — ENGAGING IN A BALANCED LIFE

Pre-Engineering

Semester I

FYS 110 — ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP SEMINAR

COM 110 — COMMUNICATING TO ENGAGE

ENG 110 — WRITING TO ENGAGE

MATH 121 — CALCULUS I

PHYS 115 — FOUNDATIONS OF MODERN PHYSICS

WELL 110 — ENGAGING IN LIFELONG WELLNESS

Semester II

COM 110 — COMMUNICATING TO ENGAGE

ENG 110 — WRITING TO ENGAGE

MATH 122 — CALCULUS II

PHYS 128 — PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS I

EXPLORATION OR ELECTIVE

WELL 111 — ENGAGING IN A BALANCED LIFE

Pre-Health Professions Programs

Semester I

FYS 110 — ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP SEMINAR

COM 110 — COMMUNICATING TO ENGAGE

ENG 110 — WRITING TO ENGAGE

BIOL 121 — CELL BIOLOGY

CHEM 127 — GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

WELL 110 — ENGAGING IN LIFELONG WELLNESS

Semester II

COM 110 — COMMUNICATING TO ENGAGE

ENG 110 — WRITING TO ENGAGE

BIOL 122 — EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY

CHEM 128 — GENERAL CHEMISTRY II

BIOL 152, CHEM 152 — VOCATION AND THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS

WELL 111 — ENGAGING IN A BALANCED LIFE

Pre-Med

If first-year students do not bring in college credit for Calculus, they can take this particular Math course at a later time, as it is not on the MCAT. 

For that reason, Pre-Med advisor, Dr. Julie Rutherford, recommends PSYC 111 (Introductory Psychology) in the spring semester or SOC 111 (Human Society), since both of those courses/topics are MCAT material.

Semester I

FYS 110 — ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP SEMINAR

COM 110 — COMMUNICATING TO ENGAGE

ENG 110 — WRITING TO ENGAGE

BIOL 121 — CELL BIOLOGY

CHEM 127 — GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

WELL 110 — ENGAGING IN LIFELONG WELLNESS

Semester II

COM 110 — COMMUNICATING TO ENGAGE

ENG 110 — WRITING TO ENGAGE

BIOL 122 — EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY

CHEM 128 — GENERAL CHEMISTRY II

PSYC 111 — INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY

SOC 111 — HUMAN SOCIETY

BIOL 152, CHEM 152 — VOCATION AND THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS

WELL 111 — ENGAGING IN A BALANCED LIFE

Psychology

If a student transfers in PSYC 111, the student is advised to take either PSYC 206 or PSYC 227 in the fall semester and/or PSYC 218 or PSYC 345 in the spring semester.  These courses are appropriate for first or second year students.  Other Psychology courses should be taken during the junior or senior year.

Semester I

FYS 110 — ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP SEMINAR

COM 110 — COMMUNICATING TO ENGAGE

ENG 110 — WRITING TO ENGAGE

PSYC 111 — INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY

EXPLORATION OR ELECTIVE

WELL 110 — ENGAGING IN LIFELONG WELLNESS

Semester II

COM 110 — COMMUNICATING TO ENGAGE

ENG 110 — WRITING TO ENGAGE

EXPLORATION OR ELECTIVE

EXPLORATION OR ELECTIVE

EXPLORATION OR ELECTIVE

WELL 111 — ENGAGING IN A BALANCED LIFE