General Education

CSS 101 – College Success Seminar
3 Credits
The cornerstone of the general education program is a three-credit course designed to provide students with the tools necessary for collegiate success. This course provides support to new students as they develop confidence in their academic and social endeavors.
WRT 101 – College Composition I
3 Credits
Instruction in the application of the principles and skills involved in effective expository writing, with most readings from nonfiction prose. Introduces students to the writing process with special attention to constructing arguments, working with sources, and crafting effective sentences and paragraphs.
WRT 151 – College Composition II
3 Credits
Further development of the expository and writing and reading skills taught in English. An introduction to literature and the development of library skills leading to a documented research paper.
Prerequisite: WRT 101
HIS 213 – History of Education (3 credits)
Math (3 credits)
Science (3 credits)

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SPH 105 – Basic Speech Communication
3 Credits
Study of the fundamentals of verbal communication including public speaking, interpersonal communication and small group interaction. Training in methods of obtaining and organizing materials and ideas for effective verbal communication.

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COM 101 – Communication: Principles and Process
3 Credits
This survey course introduces the nature, principles, elements and mechanism of the communication process. How, why, in what forms, and through what stages communication occurs is explored along with the nature of human perception and the role of verbal and nonverbal language in conveying meaning. Emphasis is placed on providing a working knowledge of the fundamental principles of communication as they apply to the design and delivery of the message via such media as print, radio, television, film and the Internet.

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SOC 110 – Introduction to Sociology
3 Credits
An analysis of the social and cultural forces that govern human behavior. The principal topics include: social interaction and organization, socialization processes, primary groups and the family (associations, bureaucracy and other social institutions), collective behavior, population and ecology.

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PSY 110 – Introduction to Psychology
3 Credits
An introduction to selected concepts, methods, and vocabulary of psychology. Focus of study will be on the individual and the conditions that influence behavior. Topics that will be covered include: growth and development, learning and thinking, emotions and motivations, personality and assessment, maladjustment and mental health, groups and social interaction, and social influence and society.