ENG 1101, Composition and Rhetoric  5-0-5 (Prerequisite: Program admission level language competency or ENG 098 and RDG 098)  Explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include: writing analysis and practice; revision; and research. Students write a research paper using library resources and using a formatting and documentation style appropriate to the purpose and audience.

ENG 1102, Literature and Composition  5-0-5 (Prerequisite: ENG 1101 with "C" or better.) Emphasizes the student's ability to read literature analytically and meaningfully and to communicate clearly.  Students analyze the form and content of literature in historical and philosophical contexts.  Topics include: reading and analysis of fiction, poetry, and drama; research; and writing about literature.

ENG 1105, Technical Communications 5-0-5 (Prerequisite: ENG 1101 with "C" or better) Emphasizes practical knowledge of technical communications techniques, procedures, and reporting formats used in industry and business. Topics include: reference use and research; device and process description; formal technical report writing; business correspondence; and technical report presentation.

HUM 1101, Introduction to Humanities 5-0-5 (Prerequisite: ENG 1101 with "C" or better) Explores the philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical perspective on visual arts, music, and literature. The humanities provide insight into people and society. Topics include: historical and cultural developments; contributions of the humanities; and research project.

PSY 1101, Introduction to Psychology 5-0-5 (Prerequisite: Program admission) This course emphasizes the basics of psychology. Topics include: science of psychology; social environments; life stages; physiology and behavior; personality; emotions and motives; conflicts, stress, and anxiety; abnormal behavior; and perception, learning, and intelligence.

PSY 2250, Abnormal Psychology 5-0-5 (Prerequisite: PSY 1101) Studies the nature and causes of various forms of behavior disorder.  Topics include: types of abnormalities; psychopathology; assessment and classification of mental disorders; symptomatology of major mental disorders; and critical evaluation of current theories.

SOC 1101, Introduction to Sociology 5-0-5 (Prerequisite: Program admission) Explores the sociological analysis of society, its culture, and structure. Sociology is presented as a science with emphasis placed on its methodology and theoretical foundations. Topics include: basic sociological concepts; socialization; social interaction and culture; social groups and institutions; deviance and social control; social stratification; social change; and marriage and family.

SPC 1101, Public Speaking 5-0-5 (Prerequisite: Program admission level language competency or ENG 098) Introduces the fundamentals of oral communication. Topics include: selection and organization of materials; preparation and delivery of individual and group presentations; analysis of ideas presented by others; and professionalism.