Undergraduate Catalog

Baccalaureate Degree Students

Requirements

Required

WC 100Into the Woods, Out of the Woods, Communities and Education

3

CO 111Introduction to Human Communication

3

EN 111English Composition and Research Writing

3

HI 222World History Since 1900

3

EN 211Introduction to Literature

3

TH 200Introduction to Religion and Spirituality

3

WC 100 and TH 200: Course must be taken at SMWC, as it introduces and reinforces the values central to the College ethos

WC 100, EN 111, PH 200 and TH 200: Course is designated as a Critical Thinking and Writing course

Math (Choose one):

MA 117Quantitative Reasoning

3

MA 253/PS 253Statistics

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Social Science (Choose one):

PS 111General Psychology

3

SO 211Introduction to Sociology

3

BU 131Macroeconomics

3

Total Credit Hours:3

BU 131 and SO 211: Course is designated as a Critical Thinking and Writing course

Fine Arts (Choose one):

AD 200Studies in the Visual Arts

3

MU 200American Music: From Jamestown to James Brown and Beyond

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Culture (Choose one):

Spanish

French

WC 150Intercultural Communication

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Natural Science (Choose one):

BI 101Biology: Unity and Diversity

3

CH 101Chemistry for Changing Times

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Capstone (Choose one):

WC 401Social Justice

3

WC 402Sustainability

3

WC 403Global Women Leading Change

3

Total Credit Hours:3

WC 401,WC 402 and WC 403: Course must be taken at SMWC, as it introduces and reinforces the values central to the College ethos.

WC 401,WC 402 and WC 403: Course is designated as a Critical Thinking and Writing course.

Total Credit Hours: 39

Course Rotation and Recommended Order

Woods Core courses are offered on a rotating basis. To assist with course planning, students may refer to the Woods Core Grid, the course rotation schedule, or contact their academic advisors. The following chart (see next page) is the recommended order of participation in the Woods Core for campus students to ensure that they have only one Critical Thinking and Writing course per semester and that these courses are taken throughout the time the student is developing academically. For students bringing in transfer courses or other college credit, Woods Core course may be taken simultaneously.

Recommended Campus Woods Core Course Rotation Schedule:

Students will work closely with their academic advisors to ensure that they are taking the appropriate Woods Core courses, as some courses may be required for their major(s)/minor(s).

Track One:

Semester 1

EN 110Introductory College Writing

3

CO 111Introduction to Human Communication

3

LC 112College Success and Beyond

3

Social Science, Culture or Fine Arts

Semester 2

EN 111English Composition and Research Writing

3

WC 100Into the Woods, Out of the Woods, Communities and Education

3

Social Science, Culture or Fine Arts

Semester 3

HI 222World History Since 1900

3

Or

EN 211Introduction to Literature

3

 

Math

Math: per placement/major

Semester 4

HI 222World History Since 1900

3

Or

EN 211Introduction to Literature

3

 

Social Science, Culture or Fine Arts

Math

Math: per placement/major if needed

Semester 5

Or

TH 200Introduction to Religion and Spirituality

3

 

Natural Science

Semester 6

Or

TH 200Introduction to Religion and Spirituality

3

Semester 7 or 8

WC 4xx
Capstone

Or

Track Two:

Semester 1

EN 111English Composition and Research Writing

3

WC 100Into the Woods, Out of the Woods, Communities and Education

3

Social Science, Culture or Fine Arts

Semester 2

CO 111Introduction to Human Communication

3

Social Science, Culture or Fine Arts

Social Science, Culture, or Fine Arts: 2 courses

Semester 3

HI 222World History Since 1900

3

Or

EN 211Introduction to Literature

3

 

Math

Math: per placement/major if needed

Semester 4

HI 222World History Since 1900

3

Or

EN 211Introduction to Literature

3

 

Math

Math: per placement/major if needed

Semester 5

Or

TH 200Introduction to Religion and Spirituality

3

 

Natural Science

Semester 6

Or

TH 200Introduction to Religion and Spirituality

3

Semester 7 or 8

WC 4xx
Capstone