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The Freshman YearBelow is the core curriculum for the Freshman year. Official course syllabi are made available to enrolled students on or before the first day of class. Please note that this list does not include courses that fulfill foreign language, simulation, or field experience requirements. Click here for more information about these courses and when they are offered. To view calendar dates for a class click► To view details on select texts click►
ST1010 Principles of American Government I (3 credits)
This course is an in-depth study of the principles and forms of American Government expressed in the Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, and Bill of Rights. The Federalist papers, Anti-Federalist papers and other sources bring added insight to difficult constitutional questions.
ST1020 Principles of American Government II (3 credits)
The principles of democracy, equality, and individualism will be explored in the broad context of American society looking particularly at their effects on the developing forms of American government.
LD1010 Personal Leadership (2 credits)
This course introduces students to key elements of personal leadership.
LT1020 Government Principles in Literature (2 credits)
This course investigates governmental themes found in great literature. Important sub-themes include, personal leadership vs. public leadership, individual vs. society, mercy vs. justice, equality vs. natural aristocracy, natural law vs. positive law, love vs. compulsion.
WR1020 New Testament (2 credits)
This course studies the historical background, narrative, and teachings of the New Testament.
MS1020 Classical Arithmetic and Geometry (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to classical thought, through classical arithmetic and geometry.
ST1110 American History: 1600-1850 (3 credits)
This is a comprehensive study of U.S. History from the early Colonial Era though the Mexican American War.
ST1120 American History: 1850-1989 (3 credits)
This is a comprehensive study of U.S. History beginning with the Compromise of 1850 and concluding with the end of the Cold War.
LT1110 American Literature (3 credits)
This course covers four American classics. Each book is set in a different historical era, ranging from Puritan New England to the Great Depression South.
WR1110 Old Testament (2 credits)
The Old Testament will be studied with particular its role on the American Founding.
MS1110 Geometry (3 credits)
This class covers the geometric proofs of Euclid. Upon successful completion, students will be able to critically analyze deductive proofs and build complex arguments though a step-by-step approach that develops critical thought.
* An asterisk next to a course's credit hours indicates that this course may be "swapped" for elective or transfer credit. Click here for more information on elective and transfer credit. |
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