Year One
1st Semester 7 Credits
ENGL 1100 Composition (3 Credits)
English 1100 is a beginning composition course which develops processes for critically reading, writing and responding to a variety of texts in order to compose clear, concise, expository essays. The course facilitates an awareness of purpose, audience, content, structure and style, while also introducing research and documentation methods. Course reading and writing assignments may be thematically organized. Sections of this course are S-designated Service-Learning classes. Sections of this course are H-designated Honors classes.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 0190, minimum grade of "C" or COMPASS writing score of 69-99
PSY 1100 Introduction to Psychology (3 Credits)
This introductory course provides an overview of the origins, growth, content and applications of psychology, including the application of the scientific method to the following topics: research methodology; beginning statistics; theories of physical, cognitive, moral and emotional development; sensation; perception; learning; motivation; intelligence; memory; personality; coping processes; abnormality; adjustment; and the individual in small groups and a pluralistic society. Sections of this course are H-designated Honors classes.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 1100
Cols 1100 - First Year Experience Seminar (1 Credit)
The First Year Experience Seminar provides students with an introduction to the college. It emphasizes the skills and resources necessary to be successful in personal, academic and career-related pursuits. The course includes an orientation to college resources, policies, and processes. Sections of this course are H-designed Honors classes.
Lecture: 1 hour
Prerequisite: Required course within the first 15 hours at CSCC
2nd Semester 7 Credits
ENGL 2367 Composition II (3 Credits)
ENGL 2367 is an intermediate composition course that extends and refines skills in expository and argumentative writing, critical reading and critical thinking. This course also refines skills in researching a topic, documenting sources, and working collaboratively. Course reading and writing assignments are organized around the diversity of those who comprise the identities. Sections of this course are S-designated Service-Learning classes. Sections of this course are H-designated Honors classes.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100, minimum grade of "C"
SOC 1101 Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits)
This course introduces the basic concepts, methods and findings of sociology as a scientific discipline. The sociological perspective, emphasizing social interaction and structure, is used to explore the following topics: culture; socialization; social groups, including organizations; deviance; various types of social inequality; major social institutions; collective behavior, social movement and social change. Sections of this course are H-designated Honors classes.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: MATH 1030 or MATH 1050, minimum grade of "C"
ASC 1190 Critical Thinking in Arts & Science (1 Credit)
The Freshman Seminar is designed to familiarize first-time Arts and Science students at Columbus State with the academic environment. The course is designed to enhance critical reading and thinking skills and other general education abilities through selected reading of primary materials and activities.
Lecture: 1 hour
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100