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Fall 2013

SOAR. Advising & Registration. Fall 2013. What’s in this Presentation. Community College vs University Necessary Tools for Academic Choices CSUSB’s Bachelor Degree CSUSB’s Course Numbering System General Education (GE) & Upper Division Units & Unit Load Major Courses PAWS

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Fall 2013

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  1. SOAR Advising & Registration Fall 2013

  2. What’s in this Presentation • Community College vs University • Necessary Tools for Academic Choices • CSUSB’s Bachelor Degree • CSUSB’s Course Numbering System • General Education (GE) & Upper Division • Units & Unit Load • Major Courses • PAWS • Registration, MyCoyote • Advising & Academic Services

  3. CSUSB -vs- Community College • Academic Advising is done by the department of your major • CSUSB is on a Quarter system which is 10 weeks short • In order to drop courses after Census, students must petition with documentation • You are responsible for dropping your own courses • Plus (+) & Minus (-) grading

  4. Necessary Tools for CSUSB • 2012-2014 Bulletin of Courses – University Policies, services, majors, minors, academic programs, credentials, graduate programs, faculty, staff • Class Schedule – Course offerings, important dates, fees, department listing, procedures, services • PAWS (Program Advising Work Sheet) – Your academic progress report

  5. CSUSB Bachelor’s Degree *Other CSU & State Requirements See End Portion of PAWS

  6. CSUSB Course Numbering • 001 to 099 = Non-degree applicable • 100 to 299 = Lower division • 300 to 599 = Upper-division • 600 to 699 = Graduate

  7. Bulletin • General Education Requirements • Policies • Procedures • Undergraduate degrees • Graduate degrees

  8. GENERAL EDUCATION • The majority of community college students transferring into CSUSB have been certified or completed all Lower Division GE requirements • We will focus on the Upper Division GE Requirements

  9. Upper Division GE Requirements • There are 5 Upper Division GE Requirements • 3 Integrative Capstones • 1 Upper Division Writing • 1 Multicultural/Gender • PLEASE NOTE: Liberal Studies majors follow a different curriculum. Please consult with the Liberal Studies Department

  10. Category B: Natural Sciences 5) INTEGRATIVE CAPSTONE NATURAL SCIENCE – 4 UNITS – Choose one course (must have completed 90 quarter units) • NATURAL SCIENCE 300 – Science & Technology • NATURAL SCIENCE 310 – The Environment and Human Survival • NATURAL SCIENCE 314 – Life in the Cosmos • NATURAL SCIENCE 315 – Natural Disasters • NATURAL SCIENCE 320 - Energy • NATURAL SCIENCE 325 – Perspectives on Gender** • NATURAL SCIENCE 351 – Health and Human Ecology • NATURAL SCIENCE 360 – Legacy of Life ** Also counts in Category G

  11. Category C: Humanities 5) INTEGRATIVE CAPSTONE HUMANITIES 4 UNITS- Choose one course (must have completed 90 quarter units) • HUMANITIES 319 – Myth, Metaphor and Symbol • HUMANITIES 325 – Perspectives on Gender ** • HUMANITIES 328 - Asian Cultural Traditions ** • HUMANITIES 330 – Arts and Ideas • HUMANITIES 335 – The Origin and Contemporary Role of Latino Culture** • HUMANITIES 340 – Interpretation and Values • HUMANITIES 344 – Ideas in American Culture • HUMANITIES 350 – The Cultures of American Childhood** • HUMANITIES 370 – African Heritage in the Arts** • HUMANITIES 375 – The World of Islam** • HUMANITIES 380 – Comparative Studies in the Arts: East & West** • HUMANITIES 385 – A Cultural History of Fashion **Also counts in Category G

  12. Category D: Social & Behavioral Sciences 5) INTEGRATIVE SOCIAL SCIENCE CAPSTONE – 4 UNITS – Choose one course (must have completed 90 quarter units) • SOCIAL SCIENCE 300 – Nonwestern World • SOCIAL SCIENCE 304 – Contemporary Latin America • SOCIAL SCIENCE 315 – Cultural Adaptation: The Quest for Survival • SOCIAL SCIENCE 316 – Race and Racism** • SOCIAL SCIENCE 320 – Understanding Capitalism • SOCIAL SCIENCE 321 – Urbanization and the Urban Environment • SOCIAL SCIENCE 325 – Perspectives on Gender** • SOCIAL SCIENCE 345 – Religious Expression in America • SOCIAL SCIENCE 350 – Roots of Modern Racism in America** **Also counts in Category G

  13. Category F: Upper Division Writing This requirement may be completed through one of the following two options: 1) EXPOSITORY WRITING COURSE– 4 UNITS– Choose one course: • EDUCATION 306 – Expository Writing for Education • ENGLISH 306 – Expository Writing • HUMANITIES 306 – Expository Writing for the Humanities • MANAGEMENT 306 – Expository Writing for Administration • NATURAL SCIENCE 306 – Expository Writing for the Natural Sciences • SOCIAL SCIENCE 306 – Expository Writing for the Social Sciences 2) PASSING A PROFIENCY EXAMINATION – 0 UNITS • You may contact the Testing Office at 909.537.5045 for more details regarding the examination

  14. Category G: Multicultural/Gender Can be met by a course in another category, which is then also counted in Category G. These double-counted courses are listed under option one: OPTION ONE: Select a course from capstone area followed by an asterisk • HUMANITIES 325 – Perspectives on Gender • HUMANITIES 328 – Asian Cultural Traditions • HUMANITIES 335 – The Origin & Contemporary Role of Latino Culture • HUMANITES 350 – The Cultures of American Childhood • HUMANITIES 370 – African Heritage in the Arts • HUMANITIES 375 – World of Islam • HUMANITIES 380 – Comparative Studies in the Art: East & West (fall 2001) • NATURAL SCIENCE 325 – Perspectives on Gender • SOCIAL SCIENCE 316 – Race and Racism • SOCIAL SCIENCE 325 – Perspectives on Gender • SOCIAL SCIENCE 350 – Roots of Modern Racism in America OPTION TWO: Select a course from the following: • ANTHROPOLOGY 325 – Human Variation & the Concept of Race • ANTHROPOLOGY 333 – Sex & Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective • OMMUNICATION 304 – Intercultural Communication • COMMUNICATION 401 – Gender, Race and Media • CRIMINAL JUSTICE 451 – Women and Crime • ECONOMICS 352 – Political Economy of Poverty and Discrimination • ENGLISH 314 – American Indian Literature • HUMANITIES 460 – Cultural Studies • MUSIC 308 – Women in Music • MUSIC 350 – Music of World Cultures • PHILOSOPHY 364 – Philosophy of Race and Ethnicity • PHILOSOPHY 367 – Philosophy and Sexual Politics • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 305 – Organizations in Multicultural & Diverse Societies • THEATRE ARTS 462 – African-American Theatre and Drama • THEATRE ARTS 463 – Asian Theatre

  15. Semester vs Quarter Units Multiply your semester units by 1.5. This will equal your quarter units (Ex. 4 sem units x 1.5 = 6 qtr units)

  16. How many units should I take? • There is no single right answer for all students. • Most students find that 12 -16 units is reasonable • Most classes are 4 units. Your advisor can guide you • Students who work more than 20 hours per should consider a 12-unit schedule • There is a 17 unit cap (Seniors 19.5 after priority)

  17. Major Courses • Discuss your major course choices with your department faculty advisor • Review the department course road map if one is available on their web site • Review the Bulletin of Courses and examine the requirements under your major • ALWAYS CHECK YOUR PAWS

  18. Checking Your Progress • Always check your CSUSB Email for university updates, instructor messages, and registration information. • You should check your progress periodically throughout your academic career • Do this through your PAWS • PAWS is an online degree progress check • Check your progress on GE requirements, major requirements and units earned • Access through MyCoyote

  19. What’s Next? • You should now have a better understanding of your General Education requirements and how to choose your classes for the upcoming quarter. • Next, you should receive advisement from the department of your major. • Once you know what courses to take, you are now ready to register for courses through MyCoyote. Look for your appointment day and time.

  20. Possible Holds • SOAR • EPT (English Placement Test) • ELM (Entry Level Math) • MMR Grace Period • Department Advising

  21. MyCOYOTE

  22. July 15th

  23. Services to Students With Disabilities • Offers a comprehensive and well-coordinated system of educational support services to students who have documented permanent or temporary disabilities. • Call 909.537.5238 • Located in UH-183

  24. Advising & Academic Services • Contact Information • University Hall 380 • 909.537.5034 • www.ugs.csusb.edu/Advising/ • Academic Probation Counseling • Undeclared Advising • Basic Skills & Remediation • SOAR • University Petitions- Leave of Absence, etc. • Excessive Unit (Senior) Advising • First-Year Seminar • Student Success Advisors

  25. CSUSB Askadvisor CSUSB_Advising CSUSB Academic Advisor

  26. Welcome to Cal State San Bernardino! We are proud to have you as part of the Coyote family!

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