Curriculum and Courses

First year CHE participants take linked courses with their cohort peers; most take English 122 and UNIV 101 during the fall semester. In spring semester, most will take English 123 and Library 123 together.  Learn more about the CHE linked courses for first year students below:

• English122: College Composition (3 credit hours) -Extensive practice in writing clear and effective academic prose with special attention to purpose, audience, organization, and style. Instruction in critical analysis and revision.
  
• English123: Writing and Research Methods (3 credit hours): Instruction in research writing techniques and processes. Generally offered Fall, Spring, and/or Summer Annually.
  Prerequisite: (ENG 122 with a minimum grade of D- or ACT score of 30.0 or higher in English or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 630 or higher or a recommendation from the Directed Self-Placement survey)

• Library123: Introduction to Library Research (1 credit hour) – Enrollment restricted to Center for Human Enrichment participants. This course introduces effective library research techniques designed to increase the student’s ability to identify, access, and evaluate information. Students will be prepared to participate in scholarly discourse throughout their academic and post graduate careers.
• UNIV101: Foundations for Learning and Development (3 credit hours) – The purpose of this course is to help students successfully navigate the challenges and meet the expectations of being an undergraduate student scholar at a research university. This course will introduce theoretical models and the application of these models to help build the foundation for continued intellectual, personal, and professional growth and development. With a broad focus on reading, writing, critical thinking, and communication skills and competencies, this course will help students become independent, strategic learners who can contribute to the university as scholars and who can determine and construct their own futures.
  Offered: Generally offered Fall and Spring Annually
  Course Fee:  Assessment Fee Required