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The Marist Core curriculum cultivates essential 21st-century skills, including ethical reflection and interdisciplinary analysis. First-year seminars such as ENG 120 focus on writing skills, preparing students to meet college-level expectations. Diverse topics like "Conspiracy Theories in American History" and "Social Media as Revolutionary Technology" encourage creativity, critical thinking, and intellectual risk-taking. Students engage in experiential learning and can explore various pathways, from Environmental Studies to Global Studies. Stay connected to your education and embrace the Marist learning community.
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21st-century skills • Breadth and depth of knowledge • Ethical reflection • Interdisciplinary analysis • Creativity and intellectual risk-taking Core Learning Outcomes
First-Year Seminar • ENG 120 Writing for College Academic Foundation Courses
Four-credit course • Focused topic • Learning community • College-level expectations • Skill development The First-Year Seminar (FYS)
Conspiracy Theories in American History • Childhood Around the World • Theorizing Comics and Graphic Novels • Critical Perspectives on Advertising • Social Media as Revolutionary Technology Sample Fall ’14 FYS Courses
Submit 5 FYS preferences May 30-June 20 • Read Ghost Map before classes begin Two Tasks for Students
Philosophy • Ethics/Religious Studies • Natural Science • Mathematics • Literature • Fine Arts • History • Social Science Core Breadth Areas
4 courses • At least 3 disciplines • Interdisciplinary studies areas • Options for foreign-language study • Potential route to minors/second majors Pathways
Environmental Studies • American Studies • Public Health • Global Studies • Spanish/French/Italian Examples of Pathway Topics
Eng 120 Writing for College • FYS: Writing, Information Literacy& Public Presentation • Technology-Intensive Requirement • Capping Skill Development
Double-check Breadth category courses • Assume any Summer session courses will be taken at Marist • Meet with advisor in the first few weeks of classes • Own your education! General Reminders for Students