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 Fall Quarter 2008. Underlined courses are offered in Summer 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 04/28/2008
by General Education Program