Transition with Purpose: Pathways from English Language to Academic Study

45 coursework is comprised of elective courses required for a BA degree and six courses within University Studies. University Studies (UNST) courses are required for all majors and for degree completion at Portland State University. These general education courses develop the connection of all subjects studied as part of an undergraduate degree. It is this integration and interdisciplinarity that are at the core of a liberal arts education. More information about UNST coursework is outlined below and can be found o n this UNST webpage . University Studies provides students with integrated and connected learning experiences that lay the foundation for lifelong intellectual development. Extending through all four years, the program teaches students how to think critically, communicate effectively, and gain a broad awareness of the human experience to instill a deep sense of responsibility to oneself, their peers and their community. Source: PSU Advising and Career Services presentation to IELP, 2016