Curriculum

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Students will comprise a cohort that will take some classes together, and others across campus. Classes will cover a range of disciplines, similar to the foundational classes that first-year college students traditionally take. Access College students will also enroll in classes and workshops designed to provide additional support (adjusting to college life, study skills, identifying strengths and interests, learning about career paths, financial management, resiliency, etc.), and receive other support services to suit their needs.

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Curriculum, Classes and More

Our program provides opportunities for students to begin taking courses within their major during their first year at Valpo! Students will work with their academic advisor at FOCUS (New Student Orientation) to create the schedule that works for them.

Sample Curriculum

2 Courses in First Year Experience
Focus on Strategies for Academic Success & Exploratory Studies
2 Courses in English Composition
Courses in Math and Statistics
2 Courses in Social Sciences
1 Course in Humanities
1 Course in Natural Sciences

Classes

Below is a sample schedule of the types of courses students will take during their first year in the program:

CORE 110 – The Human Experience (4 credits)

CORE 115 – The Human Experience (4 credits)

GS 100 – Strategies for Academic Success (1 credit)

GS 150 – Exploratory Studies (2 credits)

Math 110 – Intermediate Algebra (1 credit)

Stat 140 – General Statistics (3 credits)

Social Sciences Requirement (2 classes, 6 credits)

Humanities Requirement (3 credits)

Natural Sciences Requirement (3-4 credits)

Transition to 4 Year Degree

Our program fulfills the objectives of the Indiana Core requirements and even provides opportunities for students to begin taking courses within their major during their first year at Valpo!