English Composition

Students must demonstrate the ability to use correct, clear, effective English. The student may satisfy this requirement by completing:

• ENG-W 131 Elementary Composition I (3 cr.), with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.

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-S 121 Public Speaking with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.

Mathematics

Every student must demonstrate mathematical reasoning. Students may satisfy this requirement in either of the following ways:

• By completing, with a grade of C (2.0) or higher, one of the following courses: MATH-M 100, MATH-M 111, MATH-M 118, MATH-M 119, MATH-M 125, MATH -M 127, MATH-M 215. This course can sometimes be used to satisfy requirements within the major. For example, the Mathematics and Chemistry majors require MATH-M 215.
• By exemption (without credit) through an appropriate examination as determined by the Department of Mathematics.

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.