Advising in the Sophomore Year Course Selection and Beyond

Focus Areas Core curriculum Any special requirements in a potential major Pre-Med requirements

CORE A: Theology, Philosophy, Ethics THL 100 an absolute must at this point if not taken THL 2XX (Scripture) is another must. THL 3XX (Christian) is next, but can be taken Junior year. Check Core options for both. PHL/THL 250 (Ethics) can also be taken this year if prerequisites have been met

CORE B: Culture, Ideas and Civilizations PHL 107 is a must if not taken HIS 101 should be taken this year if not already completed. A few are ready for HIS 10X (Non- Western). This can also be taken in Junior year. ENG 120 and 121: a must if not taken Global 3XX – wait until Junior year

CORE C - Non-science major or not pursuing the pre-health courses 1.Must take 7 credits; must take a lab 2.Most students will have taken either their science with lab or without lab in the frosh year 3.Remaining science sometime before they graduate, but preferably in their sophomore or junior year

Typical Science Courses for These Students ATS 113 and 114: Introduction to Atmospheric Science –Can be taken with or without ATS 114 – UCA section not open CHM 105 – Introductory Chemistry (spring only) BIO 149 (Human Biology) or BIO 141 (Charles Darwin) CSC 121 – Computers and Scientific Thinking- UCA section not open PHY 187 – Intro to Physics; 188 (lab) available for 1 credit with or without 187, 127, 137, 147 PHY 107: Introduction to Astronomy –Can be taken with or without PHY 108 (lab)

CORE C: Science Major or Pre- Health Science student Some sophs will need to take General Chemistry if they took CHM 105 last spring and did not take Gen Chem over the summer. If soph has not taken BIO 212, they should do so. BIO 211 was offered in the Fall. It is not a prerequisite course. These students will have completed Core C

Education Majors Must take EDU 103 first Core D met with EDU 208 and 210 required courses Have student check with the Education Department

CORE D : Social and Behavioral Sciences (except Education majors/co-majors) Two courses from different fields on list in BulletinTwo courses from different fields on list in Bulletin Less than ½ of non-science frosh will have taken oneLess than ½ of non-science frosh will have taken one See that they take at least one this yearSee that they take at least one this year Second course can be taken in Junior yearSecond course can be taken in Junior year Includes EconomicsIncludes Economics

CORE E - Skills Writing – ENG 150 –most take as frosh; sign up for if not yet taken Math –MTH 201 – for non-pre-health; best to take soon –MTH 245 – for all science and pre-health; take as sophs if not already completed. Speech/Studio/Performing Arts –most take COM 152 as frosh/soph; increased interest in Art, Dance, Music or Theatre. Can take in Junior year.

Language (Classic or Modern) If continuing from high school, should be finished or at 201 level by now If choosing a new language, they can start any time and must take two courses If going to Dominican Republic for Encuentro Domicano, must have some Spanish competency

Skills – Pass out of requirement ENG 150 – Portfolio (Dr. G. Merys) MTH 201 or 245 – Test (Dr. R. Crist) COM 152 – Test and Speech (Dr. S. Schuler) FPA – Portfolio or Performance - Check with Department Chair (Dr. F. Hanna) LANG – Test (Dr. B. Keegan/Admin Asst) Native Language – Test on reading, writing and speaking (Associate Dean, Dr. B. Keegan)

Disabilities in Skill Areas Must have test results establishing a disability, i.e. results must connect disability to the skill to be learned Can bring from high school or go to Center for Health and Counseling or bring from Student Support Services Bring to CCAS Academic Office With approval, may substitute disability with course in a non-troubling skill area or, with language, a second global diversity course

Soph Pre-Med Requirements BIO 211 and BIO 212 CHM 321/322 and CHM 323/324 Organic I and II PHY 211 (Fall, Spring or Summer)

Other courses that pre-med student may need or want to take: Anatomy Biochemistry – CHM 381 is for majors only; CHM 371 is for pre-health students Physiology - Some cannot be taken until Junior year; some are “space available.” - Be mindful of prerequisites

Special Requirements for the Major These are requirements that must be completed before applying to/being accepted to the major Found in the Bulletin; Posted on RSP Website – Special Requirements for Admission to CCAS Majors (RSP 200) If students are thinking of a major, they should always check this information