Undergraduate Catalog (PDF) - Caldwell College

The values in the learning community experience are not only increased competency inhighly transferable skills, but also connection to classmates, professors and the College. It isbelieved that such bonds provide a comfortable and nurturing environment that enablesstudents to develop personally and academically.PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONFall SemesterSpring SemesterEN 101 The Process of Writing (3 credits)* EN 111 College Writing (3 credits)*HI 101 Roots of the West (3 credits)* HI 101 Roots of the West (3 credits)*ORORIT 113 Italian Culture I (3 credits)* IT 113 Italian Culture I (3 credits)*ORORPS 150 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits) PS 150 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)LA 101 Foundations of Learning I (3 credits) LA 102 Foundations of Learning II (3 credits)FS 189 Freshman Seminar (1 credit)*Two additional courses (6 credits) ** Two additional courses (6 credits) **Total Credits – 16 Total Credits – 15*Descriptions of these courses may be found in the Caldwell College Undergraduate Catalog.**The two additional courses will be determined by Accuplacer Placement Test results, student interest andcourse availability.SPECIAL PROGRAMSCOURSE DESCRIPTIONSLA 101 Foundations of Learning I (3 credits)This course will provide an examination of learning theory and its application to actual academicexperiences. Instruction will focus on an integrated approach to active learning strategiesand critical thinking abilities including techniques, problem solving, goal setting, informationliteracy, and oral and written communication. It will be taught in close collaboration with theinstructors of College Writing and Roots of the West or Italian Culture or General Psychology.LA 102 Foundations of Learning II (3 credits)This course is a continuation of Foundations of Learning I and will provide a metacognitiveapproach to learning theories and critical thinking skills. Students will explore ways to use readingand writing as a means to learn, with direct application to actual collegiateexperiences. It will be taught in close collaboration with the instructors of Literary Types and Themesand Roots of the West or Italian Culture or General Psychology with application of strategies to both.The integrated structure of this program does not permit students to withdraw fromindividual courses.Certificate in American Language and CultureCaldwell College offers a one year certificate program for international students who desireto improve their English language communication skills and to enhance their understandingof American culture. Students will have the opportunity to earn 24–30 credits in advancedcomposition or grammar, American culture, oral communication, business writing and otherelective courses. A certificate will be issued to each student at the successful completion of thesecond semester.Combined Degree ProgramsQualified students may apply for admission into a combined bachelor’s/master’s degreeprogram in their junior year. Once accepted, students will complete a limited number ofgraduate courses, specified by the Department, which will be applied to both theundergraduate and graduate degree requirements, thereby shortening the timeneeded to earn a graduate degree. The student also pays undergraduate tuition for graduatecourses taken prior to completing the bachelor’s degree, which is awarded upon completionof the bachelor’s requirements. For details on this opportunity, please refer to the Catalogsections in the Division of Business, Division of Education and Department of Psychology.45