As you meet with an advisor at New Student Orientation, you’ll be encouraged to consider:
- What are some areas you might like to explore, including any major-related coursework?
- What are the areas you do not want to consider?
The University College helps you explore your options so you can find your perfect major.
Your First Semester
Courses designated for the first (fall) semester as defined by placement testing results include:
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credits
|
|
DVST 150
|
Introduction to Higher Education
|
1cr
|
|
HIST 196 or PSYC 101
|
Exploration in US History or General Psychology
|
3cr
|
|
ENGL 100 or ENGL 101
|
Basic Writing or Composition I
|
3cr
|
|
DVST 160
|
Learning Strategies
|
1cr
|
|
FIAR 101 or Health and Wellness course
|
Introduction to Fine Arts or Health and Wellness course
|
3cr |
|
Liberal Studies course or major course as advised
|
|
3cr
|
| |
Total |
14cr |
Possible First Semester Schedules
Sample Fall Schedule: If You Place into ENGL 100 and MATH 100/DVST 093
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credits
|
|
DVST 150
|
Introduction to Higher Learning
|
1cr
|
|
FIAR 101
|
Introduction to Fine Arts
|
3cr
|
|
HIST 196
|
Exploration in US History
|
3cr
|
|
ENGL 100
|
Basic Writing
|
3cr
|
|
DVST 160
|
Learning Strategies
|
1cr
|
|
MATH 100
|
Intermediate Algebra
|
3cr
|
|
DVST 093
|
Developmental Mathematics, Elements of Algebra
|
1cr
|
|
|
Total
|
15cr |
Sample Fall Schedule: If You Place into ENGL 101
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credits
|
|
DVST 150
|
Introduction to Higher Learning
|
1cr
|
|
KHSS 143
|
Physical Well-being
|
3cr
|
|
PSYC 101
|
General Psychology
|
3cr
|
|
ENGL 101
|
Composition I
|
3cr
|
|
DVST 160
|
Learning Strategies
|
1cr
|
|
|
Liberal Studies Social Science/Global Multicultural Awareness/potential major course as advised
|
3cr
|
|
|
Total
|
14cr |
Your Second Semester
Second (spring) semester courses as defined by previous semester course selection will include:
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Credits
|
DVST 170
|
Career Exploration
|
1cr
|
HIST 196 or PSYC 101
|
Explorations in US History or General Psychology
|
3cr
|
|
FIAR 101 or Health and Wellness course
|
Introduction to Fine Arts or Health and Wellness course
|
3cr
|
|
ENGL 101
|
Composition I (if not taken in the previous semester)
|
0-3cr
|
|
|
Liberal Studies courses or potential major course as advised
|
6–9cr
|
|
|
Total
|
16cr |