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Academics at UND

Academics at UND. Credits Needed to Graduate:. 125 credits (minimum) _________________ 39 credits = Essential Studies 45 credits = Major courses (varies by major) 41credits = Electives (varies by major and interest)

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Academics at UND

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  1. Academics at UND

  2. Credits Needed to Graduate: 125 credits (minimum) _________________ 39 credits = Essential Studies 45 credits = Major courses (varies by major) 41credits = Electives (varies by major and interest) _________________ 125 credits!! 

  3. Essential Studies RequirementsPlease Refer to Page 17 in your First Year Booklet • Four categories • Communication • Social Sciences • Arts and Humanities • Math/Science/Technology • Special Emphasis Areas: “O” Oral Communication course “U” United States Diversity course “G” Global Diversity course “Q” Quantitative Reasoning course “A” Advanced Communication course • Student has met the 3 credits Fine Arts requirement (Designated with “FA”) • Student has met the 3 credit Humanities requirement (Designated with “Hum”) • Student has met the 4-hour Laboratory Science requirement (Designated with “L” within Math/Science/Technology

  4. Communication 9 credits (6 credits Writing and 3 credits Oral Communication)

  5. Communication 9 credits (6 credits Writing and 3 credits Oral Communication)

  6. Social Sciences 9 credits (minimum of 2 departments)

  7. Social Sciences 9 credits (minimum of 2 departments)

  8. Arts and Humanities 9 credits (minimum of 2 departments – 3 credits Fine Arts and 3 credits Humanities)

  9. Arts and Humanities 9 credits (minimum of 2 departments – 3 credits Fine Arts and 3 credits Humanities)

  10. Math/Science/Technology 9 credits (Includes 4 credits Laboratory Science)

  11. Math/Science/Technology 9 credits (Includes 4 credits Laboratory Science)

  12. Senior Capstone 3 Credits

  13. Special Emphasis Area requirements

  14. Two programs that can assist youin meeting your Essential Studies Requirements……………..Honors ProgramIntegrated Studies Program

  15. Honors Program • Small class size • Engaging discussions • Close contact with faculty • Warm, encouraging, exciting community • Works with any major • No commitment—you can be in Honors for just a semester or for your whole undergraduate career. • Honors advisor is available tomorrow morning to answer any questions you may have. Integrated Studies Program…

  16. Elective Courses to Consider Introduction to University Life—UNIV 101, 2 cr. • Designed to promote 1st year success. • Topics include: • Time Management • Course Selection • Effective Communication • Diversity • High School vs. College • Campus Involvement • Goal Setting • Budgeting your money • UND resources

  17. Elective Courses to Consider Introduction to Effective Study Skills—UNIV 125, 2 cr. • Designed to help students develop and use effective study strategies. College Reading—UNIV 126, 2 cr. • Designed to assist college student to move from a pre-college reading level to a college reading level. Critical Thinking Strategies for College—UNIV 127, 2 cr. • Explores and discusses the active learning strategies and techniques. ** 2 credits from above courses will count toward graduation.

  18. Elective Courses to Consider Physical Education, Exercise Science and Wellness (PXW), 1 credit Examples: Badminton Basketball Yoga Boxing Golf Pilates Ballroom Dancing Ice Skating Hockey Kickboxing Strength Training Physical Conditioning And many more……

  19. Now let’s take a look at tomorrow morning and what to expect…

  20. Act I

  21. Be Flexible • Don’t get locked into specific courses, times, or instructors. • Have alternatives. • Avoid burnout • Job? • Number of credits?

  22. Act II Scene I

  23. Be Prepared • Look through booklet. • Come with any questions you may have. • Have options.

  24. Act II Scene II

  25. Completed Essential Studies Worksheet With as many alternates as possible!

  26. Some Announcements… • Collection of Name Tags • Schedule of rest of the day • Day Two starts at 8:00 a.m. sharp! • Very important to be here prior to 8:00 a.m. to avoid missing very important advisement and registration details on how your morning is to proceed.

  27. Q & A Session

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