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The Marist Core. 21 st -century skills Breadth and depth of knowledge E thical reflection I nterdisciplinary analysis C reativity and intellectual risk-taking. Core Learning Outcomes. First-Year Seminar ENG 120 Writing for College. Academic Foundation Courses. Four-credit course
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21st-century skills • Breadth and depth of knowledge • Ethical reflection • Interdisciplinary analysis • Creativity and intellectual risk-taking Core Learning Outcomes
First-Year Seminar • ENG 120 Writing for College Academic Foundation Courses
Four-credit course • Focused topic • Learning community • College-level expectations • Skill development The First-Year Seminar (FYS)
Conspiracy Theories in American History • Childhood Around the World • Theorizing Comics and Graphic Novels • Critical Perspectives on Advertising • Social Media as Revolutionary Technology Sample Fall ’14 FYS Courses
Submit 5 FYS preferences May 30-June 20 • Read Ghost Map before classes begin Two Tasks for Students
Philosophy • Ethics/Religious Studies • Natural Science • Mathematics • Literature • Fine Arts • History • Social Science Core Breadth Areas
4 courses • At least 3 disciplines • Interdisciplinary studies areas • Options for foreign-language study • Potential route to minors/second majors Pathways
Environmental Studies • American Studies • Public Health • Global Studies • Spanish/French/Italian Examples of Pathway Topics
Eng 120 Writing for College • FYS: Writing, Information Literacy& Public Presentation • Technology-Intensive Requirement • Capping Skill Development
Double-check Breadth category courses • Assume any Summer session courses will be taken at Marist • Meet with advisor in the first few weeks of classes • Own your education! General Reminders for Students