Area A

Area A courses develop an effective understanding and use of written and spoken forms of communication to encourage critical thoughts and expression. Students are encouraged to have Area A completed before reaching the second year. Courses in Area A1 and A2 are linked to the appropriate discipline course.

Courses that are bolded are offered in Spring Quarter 2008.

Area A courses would include:

• A1 = Oral Communication: Select one Communication 1000, 1004, 4183 (4 units) , 4350
• A2 = Written Communication: English 1001 (4 units) (You must meet the EPT requirements to enroll. For remedial breakdown click here. NOTE: English 1001 must be passed with a C- (CR) or better to satisfy GE Area A2
• A3 = Critical Thinking: Select one of PHIL 1000, 1001, 3010 (effective Spring 2002); PSYC 1100

SECOND COMPOSITION COURSE

English 1002 is also a graduation requirement. The recommendation for student is that they take English 1002 before taking the University Writing Skills Test.

Updated 05/22/2006
by General Education Program