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Knowledge of Human Cultures
<p>Gain an understanding of the human condition<span>, culture, and society</span> with classes <span>in social sciences, humanities, fine arts and world languages</span>:</p>
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<li><span>Introduction to Theatre</span></li>
<li>Popular Culture in the Media</li>
<li>Ancient History</li>
<li><span>Business in Society</span></li>
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Knowledge of the Natural World
<p>Get to know the workings of the natural world and physical universe with a few courses that touch on numbers and nature, such as:</p>
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<li><span>Physical Anthropology</span></li>
<li>Biology of Women</li>
<li>Astronomy</li>
<li><span>Statics</span></li>
<li>Chemistry in the Kitchen</li>
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Critical and Creative Thinking
<p>Learn more about people and society, today and in the past, <span>by analyzing issues and producing logical and innov</span><span>ative responses with courses related to:</span></p>
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<li><span>Introduction to Drawing</span></li>
<li><span>Introductory Accounting</span></li>
<li><span>Introduction to Programming</span></li>
<li><span>Terrorism</span></li>
</ul>
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Effective Communication
<p>R<span>ead, write, listen</span> and <span>speak more effectively as well as increase information literacy</span><span> with subjects such as</span>:</p>
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<li><span>Public Speaking</span></li>
<li><span>Intermediate </span><span>Composition</span></li>
<li><span>Business Communication</span></li>
<li><span>Interpersonal Communication</span></li>
<li><span>Spanish for Spanish Speakers</span></li>
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Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
<p><span>Learn to live and work in diverse contexts by building cross-cultural communication, interaction, and empathy with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.</span> <span>Courses include:</span></p>
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<li><span>Spanish</span></li>
<li><span>Sociology of Race and </span><span>Ethnicity</span></li>
<li><span>Multicultural Literature</span></li>
<li><span>Gender and Communication</span></li>
<li><span>Multicultural Literature</span></li>
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Individual, Social and Environmental Responsibility
<p><span>Gain the foundation for lifelong learning and the intellectual tools for engaging ethically as members of society. Courses include:</span></p>
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<li><span>Ethics</span></li>
<li><span>Personal Health and Wellness </span></li>
<li><span>Introduction to Environmental Sciences</span></li>
<li><span>Global Climate Change</span></li>
<li><span>Introduction to Women’s Studies</span></li>
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Ethnic Studies
<p>Prepare for a career in today’s diverse world with courses that raise your cultural awareness and sensitivity, such as:</p>
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<li><span>History of Minorities in America</span></li>
<li><span>Intercultural Communication</span></li>
<li>Food, Culture and Identity</li>
<li><span>Education in a Pluralistic Society</span></li>
<li>Asian Philosophy</li>
</ul>
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High-Impact Practices
<p><span>High</span>-<span>Impact Practice courses engage in higher</span>-<span>order thinking including ana</span><span>lysis, evaluation, application, and/or creation of original work. Studies will complete one High</span>-<span>Impact Practice experience which could be a </span>first-year<span> seminar,</span> w<span>riting </span>e<span>mphasis course, undergraduate research, collaborative learning, service learning, internship, e-portfolio or internship.</span></p>
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