1. Advising Freshmen Course selection and Beyond

2. Focus Areas Core curriculum Core curriculum Any special requirements in a potential major Any special requirements in a potential major Pre-Med requirements Pre-Med requirements

3. CORE A: Theology, Philosophy, Ethics THL 100 should be taken this year THL 100 should be taken this year No other THL can be taken as freshman No other THL can be taken as freshman PHL 250 can also be taken this year if PHL 250 can also be taken this year if PHL 107 was taken in the Fall PHL 107 was taken in the Fall

4. CORE B: Culture, Ideas and Civilizations PHL 107 should be taken this year PHL 107 should be taken this year HIS 101 should be taken this year; a few are ready for HIS 10X (Non-Western) in the spring. HIS 101 should be taken this year; a few are ready for HIS 10X (Non-Western) in the spring. ENG 120 or 121 and ENG 150 are a must this year; some complete all 3 this year. ENG 120 or 121 and ENG 150 are a must this year; some complete all 3 this year. Global 3XX – cannot take yet Global 3XX – cannot take yet

5. CORE C: Non-Science Major or not pursuing Pre-Health Science 1. Must take 7 credits; must take a lab 2. Start freshmen on science this year 3. Remaining science sometime before they graduate, but preferably in their sophomore or junior year

6. Typical Science Courses for These Students ATS 113 and 114: Introduction to Atmospheric Science ATS 113 and 114: Introduction to Atmospheric Science - Can be taken with or without ATS 114 (lab) - Can be taken with or without ATS 114 (lab) BIO 149 (Human Biology) or BIO 141 (Charles Darwin) BIO 149 (Human Biology) or BIO 141 (Charles Darwin) CHM 105 – Introductory Chemistry (Spring only) CHM 105 – Introductory Chemistry (Spring only) CSC 121 – Computers and Scientific Thinking CSC 121 – Computers and Scientific Thinking PHY 107 and 108: Introduction to Astronomy PHY 107 and 108: Introduction to Astronomy - Can be taken with or without PHY 108 (lab) - Can be taken with or without PHY 108 (lab) PHY 187 – Intro to Physics; 188 (lab) available for 1 credit with or without PHY 187, 127, 137, 147. PHY 187 – Intro to Physics; 188 (lab) available for 1 credit with or without PHY 187, 127, 137, 147.

7. CORE C: Science Major or Pre-Health Science Student CHM 205/206 or CHM 285/286 in Spring if successfully completed CHM 203/204 in Fall CHM 205/206 or CHM 285/286 in Spring if successfully completed CHM 203/204 in Fall BIO 212 (most take this in Spring; it can be taken before BIO 211 which is offered in the Fall) BIO 212 (most take this in Spring; it can be taken before BIO 211 which is offered in the Fall) Students will have completed their Core C Students will have completed their Core C after this year after this year

8. Education Majors Must take EDU 103 first Must take EDU 103 first CHM 215 and/or 216: Natural Sciences I & II CHM 215 and/or 216: Natural Sciences I & II Core D met with EDU 208 and 210 required courses Core D met with EDU 208 and 210 required courses Have student check with the Education Department Have student check with the Education Department

9. CORE D: Social and Behavioral Sciences Two courses from different fields on list in Bulletin Two courses from different fields on list in Bulletin Take at least one this year Take at least one this year More seats in ANT 111 and NAS 101; can also take core in SOC, PLS, PSY, COM, ECO. More seats in ANT 111 and NAS 101; can also take core in SOC, PLS, PSY, COM, ECO. Second course can be taken in Sophomore or Junior year Second course can be taken in Sophomore or Junior year

10. CORE E - Skills Writing Writing –ENG 150 –should take as freshman Math Math –MTH 201 – for non-pre-health; best to take soon. –MTH 245 – for all science and pre-health; take as sophomore if not yet completed. Speech/Studio/Performing Arts Speech/Studio/Performing Arts –Most take COM 152; increased interest in Art, Dance, Music or Theatre. Can take in Junior year.

11. Language (Classic or Modern) If continuing from high school, should be finished or at 201 level this year If continuing from high school, should be finished or at 201 level this year If choosing a new language, can start any time and must take two courses If choosing a new language, can start any time and must take two courses If going to Dominican Republic for Encuentro Domicano, must have some Spanish competency If going to Dominican Republic for Encuentro Domicano, must have some Spanish competency

12. Skills – Pass out of requirement ENG 150 – Portfolio (Dr. G. Merys) ENG 150 – Portfolio (Dr. G. Merys) MTH 201 or 245 – Test (Dr. R. Crist) MTH 201 or 245 – Test (Dr. R. Crist) COM 152 – Test & Speech (Dr. S. Schuler) COM 152 – Test & Speech (Dr. S. Schuler) FPA – Portfolio or Performance – Check with Department Chair (Dr. F. Hanna) FPA – Portfolio or Performance – Check with Department Chair (Dr. F. Hanna) LANG – Test (Dr. B. Keegan/Admin Asst) LANG – Test (Dr. B. Keegan/Admin Asst) Native Language – Test on reading, writing and speaking (Associate Dean, Dr. B. Keegan) Native Language – Test on reading, writing and speaking (Associate Dean, Dr. B. Keegan)

13. Disabilities in Skill Areas Must have test results establishing a disability, i.e. results must connect disability to the skill to be learned Must have test results establishing a disability, i.e. results must connect disability to the skill to be learned Can bring from high school or go to Center for Health and Counseling or bring from Student Support Services Can bring from high school or go to Center for Health and Counseling or bring from Student Support Services Bring to CCAS Academic Office Bring to CCAS Academic Office With approval, may substitute disability with course in a non-troubling skill area or, with language, a second global diversity course With approval, may substitute disability with course in a non-troubling skill area or, with language, a second global diversity course

14. Freshman Pre-Med Requirements BIO 212 (4 credits, includes lab) Spring only BIO 212 (4 credits, includes lab) Spring only CHM 203/204 and 205/206 CHM 203/204 and 205/206 ENG 150 ENG 150

15. Other courses that pre-med student may need or want to take: Anatomy Anatomy Biochemistry – CHM 381 is for majors only; CHM 371 is for pre-health students Biochemistry – CHM 381 is for majors only; CHM 371 is for pre-health students Physiology Physiology - Some cannot be taken until Junior year; some are “space available.” - Be mindful of prerequisites

16. Special Requirements for the Major These are requirements that must be completed before applying to/being accepted to the major These are requirements that must be completed before applying to/being accepted to the major Found in the Bulletin; Posted on RSP website – Special Requirements for Admission to CCAS Majors (RSP 200). Found in the Bulletin; Posted on RSP website – Special Requirements for Admission to CCAS Majors (RSP 200). If students are thinking of a major, they should always check this information If students are thinking of a major, they should always check this information