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 |
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Chemistry |
Interdisciplinary Mathematics |
Civil Engineering |
Mathematics |
Computer Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering |
Computer Science |
Physics |
Electrical Engineering |
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Environmental Engineering
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Environmental Sciences
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Chemistry |
Earth Science Teaching |
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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 meets one hour each week, 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.
You must print out your CEPS worksheet prior to attending June Orientation.
A sample selection of courses is listed below for each major. In every case there is an opportunity for choosing some gen ed courses that satisfy the University’s General Education Requirement. Unless you receive AP English credit, you will be required to take Freshman English (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).
You should look for gen ed courses you think you will enjoy. Please review the current Undergraduate Catalog at www.undergradcat.unh.edu to learn about the general education and writing requirements. Your major may have some restriction on your selection and this will be clarified at Orientation. Generally, CEPS students have requirements that automatically satisfy Groups 1 through 3, so you will want to pay more attention to your interests in Groups 4 through 8. In any case, during advising at orientation, you will choose electives from a list of available gen eds.
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.
IMPORTANT MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT TEST INFORMATIONFirst-year students arrive at UNH with a wide range of mathematics preparation. It is important that you begin your UNH experience in the appropriate mathematics course. For that reason, EVERY INCOMING CEPS STUDENT MUST TAKE A MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT TEST AT JUNE ORIENTATION. Based on the results of that test, you will be placed in either MATH 418, Analysis and Applications Functions, or MATH 425, Calculus I. More information about the placement test is available on the Mathematics Department Web site, www.math.unh.edu, as well as at www.math.unh.edu/placement; also, a short practice test can be found at www.unh.edu/mac/math/practice-test. If you do not attend orientation, you will have the opportunity to take the placement test on the first day of classes in the fall. If you have received AP credit for Calculus I and/or Calculus II, you may elect to accept those credits and continue with the course at the next level. You will be working with your advisor and the Student Affairs offices to register for the correct course. |
You must complete an online placement test before your June orientation: Go to the French and Spanish Placement Test Site
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.
BACHELOR OF ARTS |
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Chemistry
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Chemistry/Physics Teaching Earth Science Teaching |
Earth Sciences Mathematics |
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE |
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Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering & International Affairs |
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Sciences-Hydrology
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Geology
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*Course choice will be determined by MATH placement test |
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