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1 Have you earned an ? Associate of Arts degree, A.A
Associate of Sciences degree, A.S. Bachelor of Arts degree, B.A. Bachelor of Science degree, B.S. Yes: you have completed the Core Curriculum. Pick another session. No: you need to complete the Core Curriculum. You are in the right session.

2 Core Curriculum and Transfer Students
Summer 2016

3 Margaret Fain Director of Core Curriculum KL 106 8:30-5:00pm

4 Program Evaluation Form
WebAdvisor provides Program Evaluation form. Shows courses that have automatically populated for the Core Curriculum and for your major. You can complete a “Petition for Exception to the Core Curriculum Requirements” to substitute elective courses for Core Courses.

5 Petition for Exception
Courses that cover similar content to approved Core Courses. Courses in the same discipline as approved Core Courses that meet the student learning outcomes. Courses that fulfill some or all of the student learning outcomes for the Core Goal Area.

6 Core Goal 1A (A): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 Core Goal 1B (A): Take one course from group three
Knowledge of Effective Communication. Educated persons should have the ability to comprehend, analyze and critically evaluate language, and to express themselves clearly and effectively. Educated persons should be skilled in reading, writing and thinking critically. (11-12 hours). Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to comprehend and analyze language. Demonstrate the ability to express oneself clearly and effectively. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, analyze and critically evaluate information.

7 Core Goal 1B: Communicating in the Discipline
Part B: Three (3) additional credit hours shall be taken in a course for communicating in the disciplines. This course may, but does not have to be discipline specific, i.e., it may be communicating in the social sciences or communicating in the natural sciences. All courses with this designation will apply to this core requirement.

8 Core Goal 1: Common Petitions
Core Goal 1A: Courses that combined ENGL 101/102 at previous institution. Core Goal1B: Courses that covered writing and communication skills for a discipline or specific subject area.

9 Core Goal 2 (B): Take one course from Option 1 or Option 2.
Knowledge of Mathematical Concepts. Educated persons should have the ability to solve numerical problems, understand and apply mathematical concepts, and develop quantitative skills. An understanding of these concepts is fundamental for living in a complex society. (3-4 credit hours) Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental mathematical concepts. Demonstrate the ability to use quantitative skills to solve problems. Demonstrate the ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts. Demonstrate the ability to use logical and abstract thought and reasoning for problem solving.

10 Core Goal 2: Common Petitions
Completion of Math Courses at equivalent or higher level. Completion of Statistics Courses at equivalent or higher level.

11 Core Goal 3(C): Take one class/lab from either Option 1 , Option 2 or Option 3.
Knowledge of Scientific Concepts. Educated persons should have the ability to identify, collect, interpret and evaluate scientific evidence and apply the basic laws of science to the natural world. These abilities provide a basis for understanding scientific concepts and the dynamic processes that shape and maintain the universe. (4 credit hours) Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate knowledge of the basic laws of science. Demonstrate the ability to identify scientific evidence. Demonstrate the ability to collect scientific evidence. Demonstrate the ability to interpret scientific evidence. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate scientific evidence.

12 Core Goal 3: Common Petitions
3 credit course with lab elements, no stand alone lab. 4 credit course which includes lab. 3 credit lecture, 1 credit lab in science discipline not available at CCU. Science courses that fit the above criteria and come in a ELEC XXX courses.

13 Core Goal 4 (D): Take one class from two different disciplines
Knowledge of Humanistic Concepts. Educated persons should gain the ability to recognize, interpret and evaluate humanistic thought and expression from a variety of viewpoints. This leads to an understanding of the philosophical, religious, literary, ethical, cultural, and other humanistic concepts through which human beings interpret and judge themselves and their world.    Students must take two courses. Each course must come from a different discipline. (6 credit hours).  Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate knowledge of the philosophical, religious, literary, ethical, cultural and other humanistic concepts through which educated people interpret and judge themselves and their world. Demonstrate the ability to recognize varieties of humanistic thought and expression. Demonstrate the ability to interpret varieties of humanistic thought and expression. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate varieties of humanistic thought and expression.

14 Core Goal 4: Common Petitions
Substitute 200 level or higher English course. Substitute 100 level or higher History course.. Substitute a Humanities course in any Humanities discipline (Classics, African-American Studies, Literature, etc.) for one CCU Humanities course.

15 Core Goal 5A (E): Complete one option

16 Core Goal 5A (Languages): Common Petitions
Substitute two semesters in sequence of a foreign language not taught at Coastal. (Chinese, Arabic, Russian, etc.) Substitute one 200 level course in a foreign language not taught at Coastal. (Chinese, Arabic, Russian, etc.)

17 Core Goal 5B(F): Complete one option
Knowledge of Other Cultures, Languages and Social Structures of Other Countries of the World. Educated persons should gain a basic knowledge of the world and the ability to learn from the practice of other languages and cultures. This leads to an awareness and understanding of other world cultures and languages, which foster diversity and helps promoted global citizenship. (See Part A and Part B requirements identified below, 6-9 hours.) Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate a basic knowledge of cultures and social structures of other countries of the world. Demonstrate the ability to learn from the practice of other languages. Demonstrate the ability to learn from the practice of other cultures.          

18 Core Goal 5B: Common Petitions
Substitute one course with a global or international focus. Substitute a study abroad course that transferred in as an elective.

19 Core Goal6 (G): Complete one of the two courses
Knowledge of the Structure and Development of the United States. Educated persons should become knowledgeable of the cultural and political heritage of the United States and its importance in contemporary events. An understanding of the basic frameworks of our society is crucial to civic responsibility and the responsibility/role of each individual within a diverse society. (3 credit hours) Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the cultural and political heritage of the United States and its importance in contemporary events. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic frameworks of the United States government.

20 Core Goal 6: Common Petitions
Substitute another History or Political Science course that includes the history of the U.S. Constitution.

21 Core Goal 7 (H): Complete one course
Knowledge of Human Health and Behavior. Educated persons should gain a basic knowledge and understanding of human behavior on the individual and societal levels to facilitate quality of life and improve community and societal environments. (3 credit hours) Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of human health or behavior. Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of human behavior in societies. Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge of human health and behavior to improve community and societal environments.

22 Core Goal 7: Common Petitions
Substitute an elective course in the Social Sciences. Substitute a 200 or 300 level course.

23 Core Goal 8 (I): Complete one course
Knowledge of Creative Expression. Educated persons should have opportunities to experience and understand accomplishments in the arts. The arts are tangible results of a culture’s highest aspirations. Students may fulfill this goal with a course from either Part A or Part B (3 credit hours).  Part A:  Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate knowledge of forms of creative expression. Demonstrate an understanding of accomplishments in the arts. Experience forms of creative expression and accomplishments in the arts.          Part B: Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate an understanding of historical movements and professional practices as they relate to creative projects. Understand and apply formal principles to creative production and aesthetic evaluation. Gain experience in the formation and implementation of the processes of creative production, including idea development, creative expression and responsive action.

24 Core Goal 8: Common Petitions
Substitute a transfer ART, MUSIC, THEATRE, or Creative Writing Course. Substitute a DANCE or FILM elective course. Substitute a 3 credit performance course in any of the creative or visual arts.

25 How do you petition a course?
Talk to your advisor. S/He will download petition and assist you to fill it out. Consult with Director of Core Curriculum if you want a second opinion. Completely fill out the petition with all supporting documents and submit to the Office of the Provost.

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27 You must include: Current copy of unofficial transcript.
Copy of your transfer equivalency report. Your current program evaluation form. Your letter explaining what you would like to see happen. Course description of transfer course. May include syllabus, if available.

28 Petition is submitted, now what?
Director of Core Curriculum reviews the petition, makes a recommendation. Core Curriculum Committee reviews and approves or denies petitions. Provost conducts final review. Student notified of decision. Process takes about a month, depending on when the petition was submitted.

29 Questions?


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