Office of First Year Programs
University Program Descriptions
General Education Requirements
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
University Writing Requirement
444 First Year Inquiry Courses
CEPS offers students an opportunity to pursue either a professional education leading to a bachelor of science (B.S.) degree or a broad liberal arts education leading to a bachelor of arts (B.A.) degree. Students may also combine their major with a dual major in International Affairs. The following programs for first-year students are offered by CEPS:
Chemical Engineering |
Geology |
|---|---|
Chemistry |
Interdisciplinary Mathematics |
Civil Engineering |
Mathematics |
Computer Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering |
Computer Science |
Physics |
Electrical Engineering |
|
Environmental Engineering
|
|
Environmental Sciences
|
Chemistry |
Earth Science Teaching |
|---|---|
Chemistry and Physics Teaching |
Mathematics |
Earth Sciences |
Physics |
Many students choose CEPS as their college because mathematics and science are their favorite subjects in high school, even though they are unsure about their choice of a major. In this case we advise you to enroll as Undeclared. As such, you will be advised by the Associate Dean in the college and will enroll in a course (TECH 400: Introduction to the CEPS Programs) that meetstwice a week for a total of three hours and provides an overview of the career opportunities and programs of study offered by each of the college’s nine departments. Although TECH 400 is required for undeclared majors in CEPS, we advise any student to take this course to explore other majors or to confirm their interest in the major they have chosen.
|
A sample selection of courses is listed below for each major. In every case there is an opportunity for choosing some Discovery courses that satisfy the University’s Discovery Program (core university curriculum) requirements. Unless you receive AP English credit, you will be required to take First-Year Writing (ENGL 401) in your first year. If ENGL 401 is listed with your major, you will take it in your first semester; otherwise, you will take ENGL 401 in your second semester (see recommended list of courses below.
A semester course load usually consists of four 4-credit courses and possibly a 1-credit seminar. First year students usually take courses numbered in the 400s and 500s.
You must complete an online placement test before your June orientation: Go to the French and Spanish Online Placement. your advisor will have your result at June orientation.
You must print out your CEPS worksheet prior to attending June Orientation. Use the information above to assist you in completing the form.
You will have several classes with other students in your major. You may want to form study groups or join a club associated with your major. Many departments have a study lounge and a computer cluster specifically reserved for their majors. Most departments have honor societies that offer student-run tutoring. Finally, you will have a faculty advisor in your major who can serve as a mentor. Please see your adviser and take advantage of these opportunities as quickly as possible to make your connection to the CEPS community.
Below is a sample of first semester courses for CEPS Majors
--------------------------BACHELOR OF ARTS ------------------
*MATH Course choice will be determined by MATH placement test. See details above.
Chemistry CHEM 400 (1cr) MATH 418 or 425* CHEM 403 Discovery Course Discovery Course |
|
Earth Sciences |
|
Earth Science Teaching |
|
|
|
|
|
Physics - if MATH 425* |
|
Physics - if MATH418* |
|
Mathematics |
-------------------------BACHELOR OF SCIENCE-------------
* MATH Course choice will be determined by MATH placement test. See details above.
Computer Engineering MATH 418 or 425* CS415 ECE401 Discovery Course |
|
Environmental Engineering: |
|
Chemical Engineering |
||
Computer Science |
|
Environmental Engineering: |
|
Electrical Engineering |
||
Geology |
|
Physics - if MATH 425* |
|
Physics - if MATH418* |
||
|
||||||
|
|
|
|
|
||
Mathematics |
|
Environmental Sciences – Hydrology |
|
Chemistry |
||
|
|
|
|
|
||
Interdisciplinary Mathematics |
|
Mathematics Education |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
||
Civil Engineering |
|
Civil Engineering & International Affairs |
|
Information Technology |
||
Undeclared |
|
|
|
|
||