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The First Year Core


ENG 100 focuses on the skills of critical thinking, critical reading, and especially critical writing.  Students analyze selected essays and articles in conjunction with frequent writing assignments so they can demonstrate college-level proficiency in critical reading, critical writing, and standard English grammar and usage. 

 
   

HISTORY (6 credits) — Students select one of the following sequences.

The Western Civilization Sequence -- HST 101 (Beginnings to the French Revolution) surveys the foundations of western culture to the British and American revolutions. HST 102 (The French Revolution to the Present) surveys significant events and philosophies from the French Revolution through the two World Wars, the Cold War, and the rise of terrorism.

The World Civilizations Sequence -- HST 103 (World Civilization I) introduces the study of African, Asian, Islamic, Native American, and Latin American civilizations, and discusses the relationships among these civilizations through 1800. HST 104 (World Civilization II) traces these cultures and their development from 1800 to the present.
   
PHILOSOPHY (3 credits) — PHL 101 (Philosophical Foundations of Western Thought) introduces the nature of philosophical inquiry through the writings of major figures in the history of Western thought up to 1650, especially Plato, Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, and René Descartes.
   
NATURAL SCIENCES CORE (3 credits)--Students generally satisfy this requirement in the fall or the spring of their first year. Natural science core courses are available in biology, chemistry, and physics. Students majoring or minoring in the natural sciences fulfill this requirement through major or minor coursework.
   
SOCIAL SCIENCES REQUIREMENT (3 credits)--Students generally satisfy this requirement in the fall or spring of their first year. A broad selection of courses are available in anthropology, criminology and the study of justice, economics, education, political science, psychology, sociology, and urban studies. Students majoring or minoring in these disciplines fulfill this requirement through major or minor coursework.