Wildcat Scholar Curriculum

Social Science UNIV 1110: First-Year Seminar Introduction to Social Issues in Higher Education (3 credits)

Meets Social Science General Education Requirement                                                        This course will introduce you to ethnic study concepts to understand the dynamic interplay identity has in answering the big question of this course “what does it mean for me to be a college student?

OR - Social Science PSY 1010: Introductory Psychology (3 credits)

Meets Social Science General Education Requirement
This course gives students a broad and general understanding of the science of psychology. Topics include biological, cognitive, developmental, personality, social, and mental and physical health.

OR - American Institutions ECON 1740: History of Economics in the U.S. (3 credits)

Meets American Institutions General Education Requirement

A critical study of the history of the American Economy, significant events, fundamental principles of a market economy, interactions between government and the market economy, and the evolution of fundamental economic institutions.

UNIV 1107: Design Your Weber (2 credits)

You will explore interests, within and beyond selecting a major; consider radically different academic pathways at Weber, prototype and test areas of curiosity; identify fears that hold students back from maximizing their Weber State experience; reframe the role of failure at college; actively explore and try out the resources and support available to students at Weber State.

OR - HTHS 1103: Introduction to Health Careers (3 credits)

An introduction to “how to college” in the context of a future Health Professions major. Students compare and contrast diverse health careers and discuss the history, providers, and delivery models involved in Health Care. Explore how factors like economic class and status in groups such as gender, age, and physical ability affect health care professionals. Explore numerous fields and future job opportunities in the Healthcare Industry.

OR - FYE 1105: Foundations of College Success (3 credits)

This course assists incoming students in making a successful transition to college. Topics include: the purpose of higher education, goal setting, time management, study and test taking skills, critical thinking, stress management, academic advisement, career and major exploration, using campus resources, and understanding student responsibilities.

UNIV 2920: Student Success & Math Prep (2 credits)

This course emphasizes the development of effective study strategies. You will learn resource management, note-taking, motivation, time management, information gathering and processing, reading, writing and math strategies, and exam-preparation. The curriculum is tailored to the unique strengths and weaknesses of students, providing group problem solving activities, an individual assessment and study plan for mastering target math material.

OR - MATH 810: Math Foundations (3 credits)

You will explore interests, within and beyond selecting a major; consider radically different academic pathways at Weber, prototype and test areas of curiosity; identify fears that hold students back from maximizing their Weber State experience; reframe the role of failure at college; actively explore and try out the resources and support available to students at Weber State.