ACA 070. Academic Recovery. (Institutional Credit Only) 1 hour. F., Sp.
Designed for freshmen who have been placed on academic probation. It is intended to assist them in improving their grades so as to prevent suspension. It will stress study skills and offer intensive academic advising.
ACA100.
Academic and Career Development.
3 hours.
F., Sp.
Required for all students entering on restriction or probation and is taught by the student’s academic adviser. Topics covered include general college adjustments and university resources, with an emphasis on study skills improvement and career exploration. Discussions of competencies including math, computer, writing, speaking, and reading are components of this course.
ACA150.
University Foundations.
1 hour.
F., Sp.
Introduces university life and academic programs. It includes a brief introduction to goal setting, career exploration, study skills, time management, and use of research facilities. Discussion of the competency requirements in math, computer, writing, speaking, and reading is included. This course is required for all first-time freshmen and all those students who transfer with fewer than 15 credit hours. Students admitted on restriction take ACA 100 Academic and Career Development instead. Same as HON 150.
HUM299A/399A.
Our Western Heritage.
3 hours.
Taught in Verviers, Belgium, only. A course which integrates art, music, history, philosophy, religion, and literature. (May substitute for HUM 310 Arts and Ideas, or for ART 110 Art Appreciation.)
HUM310.
Arts and Ideas.
3 hours.
F., Sp.
The ideas of man expressed through his arts. Emphasis is given to the arts of Western Man.
HUM320.
Diversity in America.
(W)
3 hours.
F., Sp.
This course will examine social and cultural differences that are present in the American population, with an end goal of increasing each participant's ability to teach, learn from, and work with those who have different social and cultural identities. This study will incorporate research about cultures and subgroups of the American community in a variety of contexts, including historical, legal, and contemporary. Same as HIS/POL 320.
HUM495.
Values in Human Thought and Action.
3 hours.
Su., F., Sp.
An exploration of value issues and opportunities for further learning in the liberal arts and sciences. This course will focus on Christian perspectives in value questions which the graduate will confront in art, music, literature, economics, science, politics, and other related areas. Prerequisite: Senior standing.