English Composition

Every student must demonstrate the ability to use correct, clear, effective English. The student may satisfy this requirement in the following way:

• By completing ENG W131 Elementary Composition I (3 cr.), with a grade of C (2.0) or higher

Mathematics

May be fulfilled in one of the following ways:

• By completing, with a grade of C (2.0) or higher, one of the following courses: MATH M100, MATH M111, MATH M118, MATH M119, MATH M125, MATH M127, or MATH M215.
• By exemption (without credit) through an appropriate examination as determined by the Department of Mathematics.

Intensive Writing

Intensive writing courses totalling at least 9 credit hours must be completed after completing the ENG W131 requirement:

• By completing intensive writing courses at the 200 level or above in the English department, or
• By completing "Intensive Writing Courses" in any arts and sciences department. If so designated, the course may also be counted toward fulfilling other arts and sciences degree requirements (e.g., distribution, major, 300-400 level).

An intensive writing course is one in which the writing component is fully integrated with the content and objectives of the course. Thus, a student would not be able to pass the course without fulfilling the intensive writing component and, conversely, it would be equally impossible for a student to pass the intensive writing component and not receive a passing grade in the course.

Oral Communication

Every student must demonstrate the ability to deliver presentations with logical organization, proper grammar, appropriate word choices, coherent sentence structure, and that take the characteristics of the audience into account. Students may satisfy this requirement by completing SPCH S121 Public Speaking with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.

First Year Seminar

The first year seminar is required for students who have just begun college, those who are transferring fewer than 30 credits from a four-year college, and those transferring in from a two-year college (including TSAP students). The student may satisfy this requirement in the following way:

• By completing a “First-Year Seminar” course in any arts and sciences department. If so designated, the course may also be counted toward fulfilling other arts and sciences degree requirements.
• By completing and transferring at least 30 credits (not counting dual credits) from an accredited four-year college or university.

All entering students should take a First-Year Seminar when they enter the university. In the rare occasion in which a student reaches upper-class standing without completing the First-Year Seminar, those classes will not help them. In that case students should:

1. Complete a study abroad experience.
2. Complete an internship/externship/practicum experience.
3. Complete a service-learning class (with presentation at the COAS Research Conference).
4. Complete a Senior-level careers course that will aid their transition to the workforce or next educational step.