Transition with Purpose: Pathways from English Language to Academic Study

114 ACTIVITY 8 GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND THEMES IN UNIVERSITY STUDIES (UNST) OBJECTIVE: LEARN ABOUT UNST REQUIREMENTS. TASK: CHOOSE A UNST THEME THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TAKING. In Pathways Introduction Seminar, you were introduced to the course requirements for University Studies at PSU. University Studies is an interdisciplinary, interactive, and theme- based approach to general education. Because the themes are widely varied, it is important to investigate what UNST offers before you choose a class or theme. It is important to note that all of these courses are reading and writing intensive. DISCUSSION : You can enroll in a theme similar to your major or it can have no similarities. 1. What is your major and why did you choose it? 2. What do you like best about your major? What do you like least about your major? Share your answers with a small group. INVESTIGATING UNST THEMES The UNST course you enroll in first is based on your PSU admission category. This was determined by the number of university credits you had earned at the time of admission. If you are unsure about your admission category, consult your Banweb account. Do not confuse admission category with class standing. Both Freshman and Sophomore Inquiry courses are lower-division courses from which students can choose any theme. Junior clusters must be outside of your major, while your Capstone must be in your major. Both of these are required upper-division courses. Refer to the University Studies website for details about inquiry, cluster, and capstone courses.  Freshman Inquiry (FRINQ) is a required foundational course. If your admission status is 0-44 credits, you are a freshman for UNST placement purposes. Review themes in Freshman Inquiry on the UNST website. When you are ready for SINQ, Junior Clusters and your Capstone, you may have a variety of choices. Watch this video for further explanation.  Sophomore Inquiry (SINQ) is considered to be the introductory course to begin preparing for your Capstone. If you are a transfer student and your admission status is