1. The Marist Core

2. Core Learning Outcomes 21 st -century skills Breadth and depth of knowledge Ethical reflection Interdisciplinary analysis Creativity and intellectual risk-taking

3. Academic Foundation Courses First-YearSeminar ENG 120Writing forCollege

4. The First-Year Seminar (FYS) Four-credit course Focused topic Learning community College-level expectations Skill development

5. Sample Fall ’14 FYS Courses Conspiracy Theories in AmericanHistory Childhood Around the World Theorizing Comics and Graphic Novels Critical Perspectives on Advertising Social Media as RevolutionaryTechnology

6. The FYS & Experiential Learning

7. Two Tasks for Students Submit 5 FYSpreferences May 30-June 20 Read Ghost Map before classes begin

8. Core Breadth Areas Philosophy Ethics/ReligiousStudies Natural Science Mathematics Literature Fine Arts History Social Science

9. Pathways 4 courses At least 3 disciplines Interdisciplinary studies areas Options for foreign-language study Potential route to minors/second majors

10. Examples of Pathway Topics Environmental Studies American Studies Public Health Global Studies Spanish/French/Italian

11. Skill Development Eng 120 Writing for College FYS: Writing, Information Literacy &Public Presentation Technology-Intensive Requirement Capping

12. General Reminders for Students Double-check Breadth categorycourses Assume any Summer session courseswill be taken at Marist Meet with advisor in the first few weeksof classes Own your education!

13. The Marist Core & Community