Requirements
Required
| WC 100 | Into the Woods, Out of the Woods, Communities and Education | 3 |
| CO 111 | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 |
| EN 111 | English Composition and Research Writing | 3 |
| HI 222 | World History Since 1900 | 3 |
| EN 211 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| PH 320 | Ethics | 3 |
| TH 200 | Introduction to Religion and Spirituality | 3 |
WC 100, TH 200, WC-4xx: Courses must be taken at SMWC, as they introduce and reinforce the values central to the College ethos
WC 100, EN 111, and TH 200: Course is designated as a Critical Thinking and Writing course
Math (Choose one):
Social Science (Choose one):
BU 131 and SO 211: Course is designated as a Critical Thinking and Writing course
Fine Arts (Choose one):
| AD 200 | Studies in the Visual Arts | 3 |
| MU 200 | American Music: From Jamestown to James Brown and Beyond | 3 |
Culture (Choose one):
Natural Science (Choose one):
| BI 101 | Biology: Unity and Diversity | 3 |
| CH 101 | Chemistry for Changing Times | 3 |
Capstone (Choose one):
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 110 | Introductory College Writing | 3 |
| CO 111 | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 |
| LC 112 | College Success and Beyond | 3 |
| Social Science, Culture or Fine Arts | |
Semester 2
| EN 111 | English Composition and Research Writing | 3 |
| WC 100 | Into the Woods, Out of the Woods, Communities and Education | 3 |
| Social Science, Culture or Fine Arts | |
Semester 3
| HI 222 | World History Since 1900 | 3 |
| Or | |
| EN 211 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| | |
| Math | |
Math: per placement/major
Semester 4
| HI 222 | World History Since 1900 | 3 |
| Or | |
| EN 211 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| | |
| Math | |
| Social Science, Culture or Fine Arts | |
Math: per placement/major if needed
Semester 5
| PH 320 | Ethics | 3 |
| Or | |
| TH 200 | Introduction to Religion and Spirituality | 3 |
| | |
| Natural Science | |
Semester 6
| PH 320 | Ethics | 3 |
| Or | |
| TH 200 | Introduction to Religion and Spirituality | 3 |
Semester 7 or 8
Or
Track Two:
Semester 1
| EN 111 | English Composition and Research Writing | 3 |
| WC 100 | Into the Woods, Out of the Woods, Communities and Education | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective | 9 |
Semester 2
| CO 111 | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective | 9 |
Social Science, Culture, or Fine Arts: 2 courses
Semester 3
| HI 222 | World History Since 1900 | 3 |
| Or | |
| EN 211 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| | |
| Math | |
Math: per placement/major if needed
Semester 4
| HI 222 | World History Since 1900 | 3 |
| Or | |
| EN 211 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| | |
| Math | |
Math: per placement/major if needed
Semester 5
| PH 200 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| Or | |
| TH 200 | Introduction to Religion and Spirituality | 3 |
| | |
| Natural Science | |
Semester 6
| PH 200 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| Or | |
| TH 200 | Introduction to Religion and Spirituality | 3 |
Semester 7 or 8