2. Dr. Karen G. Doenges Associate Vice President for Academic Administration

3. During this time period you will …  Meet some of the faculty advisors  Learn about the curriculum required for your interest area (major)  Leave with a printed copy of your course schedule for Fall 2009 and January 2010

4. During this time period you will need …  the advisor report form that is in your folder  a course schedule booklet

5. How the course schedule booklet is organized  The Course Schedule is organized alphabetically by departments  If you have trouble finding what you want, be sure and ask someone to help you

6. Things to do before scheduling…  to see Mr. Mel Severns or Mr. Scott Tarrh if you have taken the ACT since you came to orientation  to check with representatives from the Music Department if you are at all interested in participating in a choir or ensemble or taking private lessons  if you will be participating in an inter-collegiate sport, please let your faculty advisor know which term so that your course schedule will not conflict with your sport practice or game times

7. The courses that you take at MVNU will fall into these general categories…  Courses that are required to achieve a certain Math or English proficiency level for graduation  Courses that satisfy the General Education Core  Courses that are required for your major  Courses that are required for your minor or supporting area  Electives

8. Goals of General Education at MVNU Integrative Thinking Critical Thinking Adaptability and Problem Solving Aesthetic Development Citizenship Service Stewardship Diversity Christian Worldview Christ-Like Character

9. Sequenced Courses – Plan Ahead! Year 1 Fall Introduction to the Christian Liberal Arts Year 1 Fall Preparatory English (ACT below 19 Eng.) Year 1 Fall Freshman Expository Writing Year 1 SpringResearch Writing Year 2-4Literature

10. Year 1 Biblical literature Year 2 Philosophy Year 3 Christian Beliefs Year 4 Senior Colloquium Sequenced courses-Recommended

11. Art in the Western World or Music in the Western World Communication or Foreign language Principles of Health and Fitness or Introduction to Health Promotion and Health Maintenance Biology or physical science with laboratory Computer science or mathematics or a second science History Economics or psychology or sociology Non-Sequenced Courses