1.  General Education Courses 

The following classes offered in the Second Summer Session are likely to satisfy one of your general education requirements (for an overview of these requirements see www.gened.uncc.edu). Whether these particular courses are right for you will depend in part on any AP credit you may have and the major you intend to pursue.

 A.  Composition

Most students must complete a two-semester composition requirement: ENGL 1101 and 1102.

 B. Mathematics

C. Sciences

All students must take two science courses, one of which must be taken with a lab.  The following classes would be appropriate for students who are not planning on a major in the sciences, engineering, or nursing.  PSYC 1101 with lab is required for all Psychology majors.  

 D. Social Sciences

            All students must take one social science class. 

E. Liberal Studies

All students must take one course from each of the following four categories. There are very few instances in which a major expects you to take a particular course, so most of these would be a safe bet.

         i) Arts and Society

ii) Western Culture and Historical Awareness
             (Don’t take if you are expecting AP credit for US, European, or World History)

iii) Global Connections
            (Don’t take if you are expecting AP credit for European or World History)

iv)  Ethical and Cultural Critique
            (Don’t take if you are expecting AP credit for English Literature)

2.  Foreign Language

Many majors require basic foreign language proficiency and summer is an ideal time to take these language classes because of the daily meetings.  However, students are recommended to take the Foreign Language proficiency Test to determine their language level.  Students who have had three years of high school language are considered to have proficiency through 1202 (but the major may require another semester).  1201 is for beginners with no previous experience in the language.  Students who have had 2 years in high school should take the placement test before enrolling in 1202.  For assistance please contact Dr. Ann Gonzalez (abgonzal@uncc.edu)  

3.  Elective Classes

Virtually all students take some elective classes during their university career.  Elective courses provide you with a chance to pursue particular interests or try out something new.  All 1000 level classes and many 2000 level classes are appropriate for freshmen, some possibilities include: