what are some normal classes u take the first year college?

Question

what are they called? whats the best to take.. thanks

Answer 1

I took a lot of the bull classes that they make students take to get a 'well rounded' education, math, english, random history, philosophy, music classes, at my university they're called U-P's (university program) We have to take so many from each section to be able to graduate. When you go for orientation they'll let you know what you should be taking.

Answer 2

At most colleges, there is a freshman adviser and that adviser has a list of classes you need to take. Much depends on your major and the requirements at your college.

Expect to take an English Comp and Lit class both semesters of the first year.

Math one semester and science the other unless you're a science type major in which case you'll take a math and a science in both semesters.

History in one semester and a social science of some sort (sociology, psychology, etc.) in the other.

An aesthetics course in one of them. Something like Music Appreciation, Intro to Theater, Art History, etc...

an elective or lower level major course in both

a freshman success seminar

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a fall freshman schedule might look like this (numbering here is generic, different colleges have different but similar number systems)

Eng101 - Introductory Composition [3]
Math101 - College Algebra [3]
Hist101 - Western Civilization [3]
Mus110 - Music Appreciation [3]
YourMajor101 - Intro to whatever you study [3]
Univ101 - Freshman Seminar (how your college works) [1]

a 16 hour full time load - and not too demanding. Add to that schedule things like band, choir, athletics, school paper, etc... that you do at 1 hour each.

The coolest thing about college though is that you get to make a lot of decisions. This is just an example. It's likely that your college will let you pick classes from lists. Maybe you don't like World History but you think American History is cool - ok. Rather learn about Art History than Classical Music - ok. Want to take Calculus because you already rock at Algebra - ok.

Generally speaking though - you're going to take about 5 classes per semester and the first two years will include a lot of stuff that isn't what you went to major in. Each semester, you will move into more and more courses specifically about your major and at higher levels. By the time you're about done - the majority of your classes will be upper level major classes.

Doing 15 hours per semester of required classes will get you done in 4 years. Doing 12 hours when you have hard classes to knock out will keep you a higher GPA and less stress. Doing 18 hours will let you take things that aren't required but that you'd enjoy or let you move through some easier courses. Going over 18 (if they will even let you) will be the most stressful educational experience you can imagine. I did three semesters at 19+ (one at 23) and the workload is intense.

Ultimately, you're responsible for your college career. advisers are nothing more than that, advisers. Get your own copy of the college catalog and take the time to understand what your degree requirements are for yourself. You need to know all of the rules and exactly what classes are required and which you can "switch-up". You need to know which you can take before you can take another (prerequisites) and when they offer them. There will be some classes you have to take that only get offered every two years - best take it when they offer it. :-) The "best to take" are the ones that prepare you for those you take next.

Answer 3

Well it really depends if you've already decided what you'd like to major in. If you haven't, most first year students take core classes to fill general requirements. This also depends on what college/university you end up going to because each school has different requirements. You should probably look that up at the schools you are interested in.

If you definitely know what you will major in you can start taking classes that are prerequisites to the classes for your major. However, from personal experience the first few semesters are exploratory. You may decide to major in one thing freshmen year but by the time you're a junior you might be thinking differently.

Good Luck!

Answer 4

Take General Education classes to begin. Usually the best to take would be English, History, Math, and then some electives.

If you are sure (or even unsure) about your major, talk to an academic counselor to create a plan for your college career. It's basically a made up schedule of all the classes you will take each semester.

Just go talk to a counselor. That's the smartest and safest route. It can save you time, money, and a lot of headaches.

Answer 5

well there are prerequisited you will need to take before you jump into classes really relating to your major. However take the most basics of classes focused on your major, ie Psych 9. to make sure that it is a subject you are really interested in. For the most part, colleges have an English, Math and Science requisites. So i would suggest signing up for the English, Math, Science and your Major subject class in lowere divisions. Good luck in college!

Answer 6

They're usually 100 or 200-level (e.g. History 101, Biology 101, Political Science 150) courses. Their names are usually pretty broad (as you get to higher level courses, the names get more field-specific...like Mathematical Analysis, Shakespearean Plays, International Economics...and the numbers get higher (200's, 300's, and 400's...even 500's sometimes).

Depending on your major, I'd recommend taking classes that you have an interest in and/or are required for your major (even prerequisites [classes you have to take first] to other important courses).

Talk to your academic advisor, an adult or other college student/grad, and check out your school's academic catalog.

Most first-year students take basic college-level writing and math courses among other classes.

Answer 7

normally your first semester or year in college you take your "core" classes! They vary from college to college but you'll most likely be taking class such as English, Math, Biology/Chemistry, etc. Don't just take core classes your first year take others to find out what your interested in and may major in or if you already have chosen a major talk to an advisor to see what classes need to be taken towards your major.

Answer 8

generally, you will have to take at least one math (college algebra or higher unless you have to take remedial courses) same with english or as they call it composition1101, followed by composition1102. you will have to take 3 sciences, at least one being a lab and a few historys. they are all part of core classes. you can take them in any order you want but you have to have a certain number of hours in each section. if your college has a online student information page, you should be able to find out the requirements you have to meet for the cirriculum (major) you are taking.

Answer 9

Every college has different required, or core, classes. Depending on how well one does on AP or IB exams, these classes might be able to be skipped in favor of other non required classes. Check with the colleges you're interested in to see what classes, if any, they require.

Answer 10

try to balance it out, dont take all hard classes, or all easy classes...i took comp 1301, history 1301, sociology 1301, and spanish 1401....depends on what you can handle, how many classes, and how much time you can devote to actually doing the homework and studying the material...good luck though, it can be hard as hell!!!!!