Rising Scholars
Typical Core Undergraduate Courses

English, mathematics, sciences, humanities, social sciences, foreign languages, and arts are broad subjects included in most undergraduate programs. As high school students are preparing for the collegiate level, there are several general education courses that colleges and universities require regardless of the students’ desired major.

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

Science Majors: (Animal Sciences, Astronomy, Biology, Cell Biology, Biophysics, Chemistry, Dentistry, Ecology, Environmental Science, Forestry, Genetics, Geological and Earth Sciences, Health and Medical Majors, Marin Biology, Microbiology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Natural Resources Management, Nursing, Nutrition, Optometry, Physics, Science Education, Veterinarian, Wildlife and Wildlands Management, Zoology, etc.)

Suggested College Courses:

  • English Composition I
  • English Composition II (pre-requisite: English Composition I)
  • College Algebra
  • Public Speaking
  • Sociology
  • Computer Programming
  • Psychology
  • World Literature (pre-requisite: English Composition II)
  • Introduction to Art
  • General Biology I
  • General Chemistry I (pre-requisite: College Algebra or ACT Math Subscore of 20 or better)
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology (pre-requisites: General Biology I and General Chemistry I)

Technology and Engineering Majors: (Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace Engineering Technology, Agricultural, Architectural Engineering, Architectural Engineering Technology, Architecture, Automotive Engineering Technology, Aviation, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering Technology, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Drafting/CAD Technology, Electrical, Electronics, Electromechanical, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Environmental Control Technologies, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Production Technologies, Mechanical Drafting/CAD Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Military Technologies, Nuclear Engineering, Pre-Engineering, Quality Control and Safety Technologies, and Surveying Technology)

Suggested College Courses:

  • English Composition I
  • English Composition II (pre-requisite: English Composition I)
  • College Algebra
  • Plane Trigonometry (pre-requisite: College Algebra)
  • Public Speaking
  • Computer Programming
  • Calculus I (pre-requisite: College Algebra and Plane Trigonometry)
  • Calculus II (pre-requisite: Calculus I)
  • Calculus III (pre-requisite: Calculus II)

Mathematics and Computer Science Majors: (Actuarial Science, Applied Science, Accounting, Business Admin/Management, Computer and Information Sciences, Computer Network, Computer Science and Programming, Computer, Computer Software and Media Application, Computer System Administration, Data Management Technology, Finance, Fashion Merchandising, Information Science, International Business Management, Management Information Systems, Management Quantitative Methods, Managerial Economics, Marketing Management, Math (General), Math Education, Statistics, Travel, Tourism Services Management, Webpage Design, etc.)

Suggested College Courses:

  • English Composition I
  • English Composition II (pre-requisite: English Composition I)
  • College Algebra
  • Public Speaking
  • Sociology
  • Computer Programming
  • Psychology
  • World Literature (pre-requisite: English Composition II)
  • Introduction to Art
  • General Biology I
  • General Chemistry I (pre-requisite: College Algebra)
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology (pre-requisites: General Biology I and General Chemistry I)
  • Legal Environment of Business
  • Business Communication
  • Marketing Management

Social Science Majors: (Anthropology, Cartography, Criminology, Economics, Geography, History, International & Global Studies, Political Science & Government, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, etc.)

Suggested College Courses:

  • English Composition I
  • English Composition II (pre-requisite: English Composition I)
  • College Algebra
  • Public Speaking
  • Sociology
  • Psychology

Humanities, Language, & Arts Majors: (Art (General), Art Education, Cinema, Design & Visual Communications (General), Divinity/Ministry, English Language & Literature, Fine & Studio Arts, Foreign Languages & Literatures, Graphic Design, Cartography, Criminology, Economics, Geography, History, International & Global Studies, Political Science & Government, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, etc.)

Suggested College Courses:

  • English Composition I
  • English Composition II (pre-requisite: English Composition I)
  • American Literature
  • British Literature
  • College Algebra
  • Public Speaking
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Introduction to Literature
  • Introduction to World Literature
  • US History I
  • US History II (pre-requisite: US History I)
  • Introduction to Ceramics
  • Pottery Workshop