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Curriculum — Exploratory Studies

The first-year framework of the Division of Exploratory Studies — liberal arts, major exploration and co-curricular pathways.

Framework

Year-one curriculum framework

CategoryYear 1 (Required · Foundation)ElectiveDouble Major (Multiple Major)Total Credits
Liberal Arts Liberal Arts Core · Liberal Arts Foundation · Core Courses (Topic Exploration Seminar, Basic Statistics) Complete at least one course from each of the five Liberal Arts elective areas (min. 10 credits) · free electives in Liberal Arts competencies Liberal Arts ON-CAM Micro-Major (open choice) 38 Liberal Arts credits required
Major Exploration Complete at least 6 credits of introductory major courses (Liberal Arts core courses, department-specific introductory major courses, etc.)
Introductory Major Courses

By department

DepartmentIntroductory coursesFrom Year 2Total
Social WelfareIntroduction to the Social Welfare · Human Behaviour and EnvironmentRefer to each department's major requirements, major electives, certification programs and advanced courses130 credits total, including Liberal Arts
Counseling PsychologyIntroduction to Psychology
TheologyIntroduction to New Testament
Business AdministrationPrinciples of Management · Big Data Management Theory
Contemporary MusicApplied Major 1 · Applied Major 2
Food and NutritionFood Science · General Chemistry · Basic Nutrition
Co-curricular

Extra-curricular activities (flexible)

Major advising
At least one major advising session and one academic advising session with an academic advisor per year · Department Fair · Student Journey Map (pathways from admission through academic life, graduation and career, with self-assessment and major advising) · Major Ambassador — 6 SGP or more
Career design
College Life and Career Planning · Successful Employment & Career Design · Job Boot Camp (with the Center for Career Development and Entrepreneurship) — 4 SGP or more
Service & learning
Proof of 30 hours of community service before graduation · Counseling Support Center · learning competency programs (Library, Center for Teaching and Learning) · Service-Learning and co-curricular programs on social issues — 30 SGP for community service