The Liberal Studies Program and Course Registration

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The Liberal Studies Program and Course
Registration
Winter 2010

Course Scheduling Book
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The Liberal Studies Program andGraduation
Requirements

• The Liberal Studies program consists of 6
  Divisions.
• To earn a Baccalaureate degree, students must
  meet the requirements of each division.
• Associate degrees require fewer liberal studies
  credits.
• In addition, the following are required
• World Cultures Requirement 3 to 4 credits
• Laboratory Requirement 3 to 4 credits
• Upper Division (300-400 level) Liberal Studies
  Course Requirement - 4 credits
• Health Promotions Requirement 2 credits
• Liberal Studies

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Division I Foundations of Communication

• 6-8 Credits (2 Classes)
• EN 111 or CLEP Test 4 credits
• (College Level Examination Program)
• EN 211 (choose one) 4 credits
•   EN 211A Writing and Literature (4 cr.)
• EN 211B Narrative and Descriptive Writing (4 cr.)
• EN 211D Technical and Report Writing (4 cr.) 
• EN 211E Critical Thinking and Writing (4 cr.)
• Division I Courses

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Division II Foundations of Humanities

• 6-8 Credits (2 Courses)
• Examples of Courses in Division II
• EN 110 Good Books
• EN 112 Mythology
• HS 101 History of Western Civilization to 1600
• HS 102 History of Western Civilization since 1600
• NAS 204 Native American Experience - satisfies
  the world cultures requirement
• Division II Courses

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Division III Foundations of Natural Sciences -
Mathematics

• 6-8 Credits (2 courses)
• A few Division III courses are listed on the
  next slide.
• The Lab requirement is met in this divisionClick
  Here

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Division III continued

• Examples of Courses in Division III
• AS 103 Observational and Solar System Astronomy
• BI 111 Introductory Biology Principles
• GC 100 Physical Geography
• MA 103 Finite Mathematics
• PY 100L Psychology as a Natural Science with
  Laboratory (meets Lab requirement)
• Division III Courses

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Division IV Foundations of Social Sciences

• 6-8 Credits (2 Courses)
• Examples of Courses in Division IV
• EC 101 The American Economy
• GC 164 Human Geography (world culture)
• HS 104 The Third World (world culture)
• HS 126 The United States to 1865
• PS 105 American Government
• SO 101 Introductory Sociology
• SO 113 Social Problems
• Division IV Courses

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Division V Formal Communications Studies

• 3-4 Credits (1 course)
• Foreign Language or Computer Courses
• Examples of Courses in Division V
• CIS 110 Principles Computer Information Systems
• NAS 101 Elementary Anishinabe Language I
• PL 160 Introduction to Logic
• SN 101 Elementary Spanish I
• orIS100, 101, and 102 ( 1 credit each)
• Division V Courses

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Division VI Foundations of Visual and Performing
Arts

• 3-4 Credits (1 course)
• Some Courses in Division VI
• AD 200 Native American Art and Architecture of
  the Great Lakes
• AD 260 Why America Looks This Way
• EN 125 Introduction to Film
• MU 125 Music in Society
• TH 130 Introduction to Theatre
• Division VI Courses

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Breakdown of Creditsby Division

• Division I 6-8 credits
• Division II 6-8 credits
• Division III 6-8 credits
• Division IV 6-8 credits
• Division V 3-4 credits
• Division VI 3-4 credits
• Total Credits 30-40 credits (10 courses)
• All Liberal Studies Courses

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Health Promotion Requirements

• Two credits are required (2 courses)
• HP 200 Physical Well-Being (1 credit)
• HP 200 Activity Course (1 credit)
• Examples swimming, volleyball, bowling,
  jogging, weight training, etc.
• HP Activity Courses

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Other Requirements

• Each student must complete 3 or more credits of
• World Cultures Requirements - Here
• Examples GC 164 Human Geography and
• NAS 204 Native American Experience
• Upper Division Liberal Studies Course (300 level
  or above) Here
• Examples EC 337 American Economic History and
  TE351 Humanity and Technology

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Tips forScheduling Your Classes

• Keep a record of all the classes you have
  previously taken by using your Degree Audit.
• Record what divisions these classes fulfill.
• Blank Degree AuditClick Here
• Prepare at least 2 schedules.
• Use the 2nd schedule as a back up plan, just in
  case you dont get your first pick of classes.
• Schedule Grid Sheet Click Here

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Tips continued

• Meet with your advisor to have your hold removed
  and to make sure you are taking the right
  classes. Hold Policy
• Consider taking classes that meet your
  major/minor requirements as well Advising Sheets
  Click Here

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The Day of Scheduling

• On the day you are scheduled to register
• Try to register at your designated time.
• Have your schedule grid along with the course ID
  numbers next to the list of classes you are
  registering for. The Course Registration Number
  (CRN) is very important.
• Know your password and NMU IN.
• Allow enough time to register for classes.
• The internet is usually slower during
  registration times.
• Winter 10 Resource Links
• 1. Course Descriptions by Prefixes Click
  here
• 2. Course Scheduling BookClick here
• 3. Registration InstructionsClick here
• 4. Registration ScheduleClick here
• 5. Search Classes by PdfClick here

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Questions or Comments?
Are you confused yet?