The Marist Core
Core Learning Outcomes
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21st-century skills
Breadth and depth of knowledge
Ethical reflection
Interdisciplinary analysis
Creativity and intellectual risk-taking
Academic Foundation Courses
• First-Year
Seminar
• ENG 120 Writing
for College
The First-Year Seminar (FYS)
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Four-credit course
Focused topic
Learning community
College-level expectations
Skill development
Sample Fall ’14 FYS Courses
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Conspiracy Theories in American History
Childhood Around the World
Theorizing Comics and Graphic Novels
Critical Perspectives on Advertising
Social Media as Revolutionary Technology
The FYS & Experiential Learning
Two Tasks for Students
• Submit 5 FYS
preferences May 30June 20
• Read Ghost Map before
classes begin
Core Breadth Areas
• Philosophy
• Ethics/Religious
Studies
• Natural Science
• Mathematics
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Literature
Fine Arts
History
Social Science
Pathways
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4 courses
At least 3 disciplines
Interdisciplinary studies areas
Options for foreign-language study
Potential route to minors/second majors
Examples of Pathway Topics
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Environmental Studies
American Studies
Public Health
Global Studies
Spanish/French/Italian
Skill Development
• Eng 120 Writing for College
• FYS: Writing, Information Literacy &
Public Presentation
• Technology-Intensive Requirement
• Capping
General Reminders for Students
• 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!
The Marist Core & Community