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University Courses
University courses are offered to address specific learning goals and are taught by faculty throughout the various colleges of the University. University courses include:
University Seminar 1010
MTSU offers a special course to help freshman students develop tools needed for success. This seminar course helps
new students appreciate the value of a higher education,
learn about the numerous campus resources available to
them, clarify their career goals, and refine the academic skills
required of the successful college student.
UNIV Seminar 1010 can be taken as an elective and counted
toward the 120-semester-hour minimum graduation requirement. Undeclared freshmen with 0-24 credit hours will be
required to enroll in University Seminar 1010. Times, locations, and instructors for the seminar can be found in the
schedule book issued for each semester.
More information can be obtained from the
Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost
111 Cope Administration Building
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Courses in University Seminar 1010 [UNIV]
1010 University Seminar 1010. Three credits. Provides information
to ease the transition to college during the first semester on campus. Helps student develop strategies for a successful college
career.
Service Learning Courses
Service learning courses give students opportunities to participate in project-based, interactive partnerships with community entities and to gain valuable experience as mentors
and leaders in situations where their presence and efforts
can fill a community need. The Service Learning Practicum
(SLP) allows MTSU students to enrich their classroom experiences by taking part in projects designed to promote community service and self-discovery. Such enrichment ultimately
enables participating students to function as leaders and citizens with experience integrating civic awareness and engagement into their academic and professional pursuits.
Students can take UNIV 3001 as an elective that counts toward the 120-semester-hour degree requirement. The subject
of the course varies according to the instructor, but all projects
will promote community service and discovery learning.
Courses in Service Learning 3001 [UNIV]
3001 Service Learning Practicum. One credit. Prerequisites: Completion of 15 hours of academic coursework and permission of instructor (specific departmental prerequisites may apply). Provides students an opportunity to take part in service learning
projects with community partners. Pass/Fail. (May be repeated
once for a total of two credits.)