Educational Programs
Center for Academic and Student Success (CASS)
Haven Warren Hall, Suite 214
Telephone: (404) 880-6055
General Education Core Curriculum
Overview
General Education is foundational to all baccalaureate degree programs at Clark Atlanta University. Its mission is to ensure that students acquire the skills, knowledge, and experiences that will help them successfully matriculate in all degree programs and that will prepare them to become informed and responsible citizens in the global society. The program is designed to develop in students the core abilities to communicate effectively, utilize quantitative data, demonstrate critical thinking skills, enhance their understanding and appreciation of the humanities, and expand their knowledge of the social and natural worlds in which they live. This component of the Clark Atlanta University baccalaureate degree program consists of a set of courses and other experiences in the humanities, social and natural sciences; computer literacy and information technology; communication and quantitative skills; foreign languages; and several other areas, which are generally sequenced in the first two years of study.
The Clark Atlanta University General Education Core Curriculum includes five (5) Key Categories of Learning:
- Computer and Information Technology - Proficient in Academic & Professional Software/Applications. Scholars must be proficient in the use of: Microsoft Access, Excel, Internet Research, industry relevant applications and software
- Critical and Ethical Thinking - Be proficient in the aspects of Blooms Taxonomy. Students should be able to: Evaluate, Synthesize, Analyze, Apply, Comprehend,
Gain Knowledge - Financial and Quantitative Literacy - Demonstrate proficiency in the utilization of mathematical skills, concepts, and ideas to solve problems and interpret information. Students should be able to analyze and apply basic scientific principles and research methods of scientific inquiry to make informed decisions.
- Communication Proficiency - Demonstrate Oral and Written Proficiency. Effectively communicate, orally and in writing, using Standard English and the appropriate language, tone and disposition for the purpose and audience.
- Globalization and Humanities Awareness - Demonstrate an Understanding of Global Issues, Service Learning and the Human Condition. Apply knowledge of social science and humanistic inquiry to evaluate contemporary issues and make informed decisions. Identify and explain the implications of ethical values in a chosen profession. Understand the micro and macro implications of a “Culture for Service”. Demonstrate social responsibility and service learning.
General Education Student Learning Outcomes
Clark Atlanta University Graduates will be able to:
- Effectively communicate, orally and in writing, using Standard English and the appropriate language, tone and disposition for the purpose and audience. (Written and Oral Communication Skills)
- Demonstrate proficiency in the utilization of mathematical skills, concepts, and ideas to solve problems and interpret information. Utilize current technology to effectively analyze and manage data, and solve problems in a variety of contexts demanding technological literacy. Analyze and apply basic scientific principles and research methods of scientific inquiry to make informed decisions (Financial, Quantitative, Technology and Scientific Literacy)
- Integrate knowledge and concepts from multiple disciplines or fields and work in teams on assignments and knowledge creation (Integrative and Collaborative Learning).
- Independently demonstrate competency in utilizing critical thinking processes and problem solving techniques to evaluate arguments or conclusions, to explore causal questions and explanations, and to evaluate data for consistency with facts or hypotheses. (Critical and Creative Thinking)
- Identify and analyze diverse cultures and their value to individuals and society through language, literature, arts, and cultural and historical studies. (Multicultural and global interactions)
- Identify theories, methods, and concepts used to and respond to the human condition. Examine and articulate how various humanists/artists have responded to the human condition and evaluate and critique how humanistic/artistic expression contributes to individual and/or sociocultural understanding, growth, and well-being. (Appreciation of Humanities and Fine Arts)
- Apply knowledge of political, social, and economic systems, complex group and organizational behavior, and principles of social science inquiry to evaluate contemporary issues and make informed decisions. Identify and explain the implications of ethical values in a chosen profession. Apply knowledge to evaluate and make informed decisions on connections between mind, body, and spirit. (Personal and Professional Ethics, Human Values and Holistic Wellness)
Curriculum Requirements
The following courses of instruction meet the requirements of the General Education Core.
(Students should refer to Departmental Course Lists for detailed courses descriptions)
Students should refer to Departmental Course Lists for specific requirements and detailed course descriptions. This list represents courses that may satisfy degree requirements. Please seek assistance with an academic advisor. Upper level (300 / 400 course numbers) courses are only open to juniors and seniors.
First-Year Student Seminar
Students who transfer in with a minimum of 28 credit hours are not required to take this course. Transfer students who are required to take only one semester of Seminar should take CGED 100 First Year Seminar to fulfill this requirement. Honors Program students must complete CHON 100 Freshman Honors Seminar and CHON 102 Honors Seminar.
Area
(Credit Hours 3-9 in each area)
At least one course from each area. Course options are based on the student’s major. Please follow the academic program for your major.
Area A
Humanities/Fine Arts (3-9)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| History | ||
| CHIS 201 | United States,Africa & World | 3 |
| CHIS 202 | United States, Africa & World | 3 |
| CHIS 211 | History of the United States | 3 |
| CHIS 212 | History of the United States | 3 |
| Humanities | ||
| CART 150 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| CHUM 228 | ||
| CHUM 230 | ||
| CMUS 119 | World Music | 3 |
| CMUS 120 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| CSTA 252 | Theater Appreciation | 3 |
| Philosophy/Religion | ||
| CPHI 105 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| CPHI 221 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| CPHI 241 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| CREL 101 | The Biblical Heritage | 3 |
| CREL 103 | Afr Amer Religious Experiences | 3 |
| CREL 104 | Afr Amer Religious Experience | 3 |
| CREL 250 | Comparative Religion | 3 |
Area B
Social / Behavioral Sciences (3-9)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science | ||
| CPSC 219 | American Govern & Politics | 3 |
| CPSC 315 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| CPSC 322 | International Relations | 3 |
| Psychology | ||
| CPSY 211 | General Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY 218 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| CPSY 385 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY 301 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| Criminal Justice/Sociology | ||
| CSCJ 215 | Intro. to Sociology | 3 |
| CSCJ 216 | Intro. to Anthropology | 3 |
| CSCJ 218 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| CSCJ 310 | Criminology | 3 |
| CSCJ 431 | Social Stratification | 3 |
Area C
Natural Science / Mathematics / Statistics (3-9)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Sciences | ||
| CBIO 101 | Biological Science | 3 |
| CBIO 111 | General Biology I & Lab | 4 |
| CBIO 112 | General Biology II & Lab | 4 |
| Chemistry | ||
| CCHE 111 | Gen Chem 1 & Recitation | 4 |
| CCHE 112 | Gen Chem II Lec & Recitation | 4 |
| Mathematics 1 | ||
| CMAT 103 | Algebra I | 3 |
| CMAT 104 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| CMAT 105 | Pre-Calculus I | 3 |
| CMAT 106 | Pre-Calculus II | 3 |
| CMAT 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CMAT 112 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CMAT 209 | Calculus with Anal Geometry I | 3 |
| CMAT 210 | Calculus w/Analy Geometry II | 3 |
| CMAT 211 | Calculus III | 4 |
| CMAT 212 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| CMAT 214 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Physics | ||
| CPHY 102 | Physical Science | 3 |
| CPHY 104 | Intro to Earth System Science | 4 |
| CPHY 111 | General & Modern Physics I | 4 |
| CPHY 112 | General & Modern Physics II | 4 |
| CPHY 121 & 121L | Physics I: Mechanics and Physics I: Mechanics Lab | 4 |
| CPHY 122 | Physics II: Elec & Magnetism | 3 |
| CPHY 123 | Physics III:Optics/Modern Phys | 3 |
| Statistics | ||
| CBUS 313 | Statistics I | 3 |
| CSCJ 337 | Statistics I | 3 |
| CSCJ 387 | Research Methods | 3 |
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Students who are required to take a math course beyond Algebra will be tested during the CAU Experience to determine placement.
Area D
Communications (3-9)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English | ||
| CENG 105 | College Composition I | 3 |
| CENG 106 | College Composition II | 3 |
| Foreign Language/Culture | ||
| CFLX 101 | Elementary I | |
| CFLX 102 | Elementary II | |
| CFLX 201 | Intermediate I | |
| CFLX 202 | Intermediate II | |
| Literature | ||
| CENG 201 | Intro to World Literature I | 3 |
| CENG 202 | Intro to World Literature II | 3 |
| Speech | ||
| CSTA 101 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
Area E
Financial / Technological (3-9)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Art | ||
| CART 227 | ||
| Business | ||
| CBUS 101 | ||
| CBUS 250 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| CBUS 341 | Business Finance | 3 |
| Computer Science | ||
| CCIS 100 | Info. Technology & Comp. App. | 3 |
| CCIS 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CCIS 103 | Scientific Comp. for Simu,Ana | 3 |
| CCIS 104 | 3 | |
| CCIS 105 | Programming Principles I & Lab | 3 |
| CCIS 121 | Introduction to Computer Sys | 3 |
| EDC 262 | ||
| Economics | ||
| CECO 107 | Introduction to Economics | 3 |
| CECO 250 | Principles of Economics | 3 |
| CECO 251 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Education | ||
| CEDC 262 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| Philosophy | ||
| CPHI 262 | Sci, Tech, & Human Values | 3 |
First-Year Seminar Program
Center for Academic and Student Success (CASS)
Haven Warren Hall, Suite 211
Telephone: (404) 880-6055
The First-Year Seminar Program provides first-year and transfer students with an introduction to the Clark Atlanta University community and to strategies for successful transition to and participation in this community. Through a year-long course the values and expectations of the University are defined, regulations are requirements are transmitted, institutional resources and support services are identified, and issues and topics are introduced, which are aimed at helping students to understand the purpose and value of higher education, to develop positive attitudes toward the teaching-learning process, to acquire skills needed for successful college life, and to make appropriate choices related to their personal, academic, civic and professional goals. The seminar program is a graduation requirement for first-year students and transfer students with twenty-eight (28) or fewer credit hours, and must be completed with a passing grade. There is no waiver for the requirement.
The mission of the First-Year Seminar Program is to provide a year-long first-year experience through academic support services, resources, instruction and mentoring that provide for the successful adjustment and matriculation for students.
The vision of the First-Year Seminar Program is to be a model academic program for facilitating students’ successful transition to college centered on student learning and providing the necessary campus connections and support to foster success in the first year of study and thus to enhance student retention, engagement, satisfaction, and persistence to graduation.
Isabella T. Jenkins Honors Program
Honors Center
Main Level, Trevor Arnett Building
Telephone: 404-880-6101
The Isabella T. Jenkins Honors Program is a curriculum-based educational program of study for academically talented and motivated undergraduate students at Clark Atlanta University. The program supports the holistic develop of undergraduate scholars through academic, leadership, and service experiences. Collaboration with all academic majors at the University provide opportunities for leadership development, personal growth through team-building, career exploration, and experiences to promote international understanding.
The mission of the Isabella T. Jenkins Honors Program is to provide learning opportunities to high achieving students through collaborative, enriching, and rewarding undergraduate experience both in and out of the classroom that support critical thinking, independent research, interdisciplinary learning, civic engagement, and career readiness. The vision of the program is to be a national model for Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) honors programs by developing undergraduate scholars whose academic excellence, commitment to leadership and service to others, and research activities are recognized by scholarships, awards, and fellowships.
More than 200 members of the Isabella T. Jenkins Honors Program benefit from tailored experiences that are designed to support intellectual and character development. Among many other benefits, students in the honors program are offered smaller, discussion-based courses taught by innovative faculty members, personalized academic advising, opportunities to engage in leadership, as well as research and community service activities.
Benefits of the Honors Program include:
- Specialized courses and course sections designed for class discussions and research inquiry
- Individualized academic advising support
- Information and resources about internships, study abroad experiences, and graduate school partnerships
- Application support for prestigious national scholarship and fellowships
- Unique leadership and service opportunities with private and public sectors
- Access to the Honors Center, which has a computer lab, study spaces, student lounge space, meeting spaces, and more.
Students admitted to the Honors Program benefit from a tight-knit community of undergraduate scholars who receive academic and cocurricular opportunities to engage in research, participation in cultural programs, prepare for graduate and professional school, compete for undergraduate and post baccalaureate scholarships and fellowships.
Admissions Requirements
Admission to the Isabella T. Jenkins Honors Program is determined by a review of a completed application that is submitted directly to the program; an assessment of student interests; high school transcripts; and strong teacher recommendations. Students are generally accepted into the program during the first semester of their first year; however, students may be considered for admission to the program during the second semester of the first year or the first semester of the second year. Transfer and international students are encouraged to apply at the start of their first semester at CAU.
Students accepted into the Honors Program must maintain a 3.4 cumulative grade point average or higher to remain in the program.
Graduation Requirements
Members of the Isabella T. Jenkins Honors Program have curricular and cocurricular requirements that must be met to qualify to receive honor cords from the program for graduation.
Students are expected to complete the two semesters of Honors Seminar in the first year, at least 9 credit hours of honors-level courses, an independent study course, complete a senior thesis/project in their major field, and participate in program activities to qualify for graduating with honor cords from the program.
All members of the Isabella T. Jenkins Honors Program must complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service each academic semester, as well as participate in service and co-curricular opportunities at the University and in the program.
Honors-Level Courses
Isabella T. Jenkins Honors Program members are to complete courses from the list below. Honors-level courses satisfy the University’s General Education core requirements. Additional courses may be added.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CENG 105H & CENG 106H | Honors College Composition and Honors College Composition | 6 |
| CENG 201H | Honors World Literature | 3 |
| or CENG 202H | Honors Intro to World Lit II | |
| CPHI 105H | Honors Critical Thinking | 3 |
| CBIO 111H & CBIO 112H | Hon Gen Biology I & Lab and General Biology II Honors | 8 |
| CSJC 215H | 3 | |
| CCHE 111H & CCHE 112H | Honors Gen Chem & Recitation and General Honors Chemistry | 8 |
| CHIS 201H & CHIS 202H | Honors Africa & World History and US Africa & World Honors 1 | 6 |
| CPSY 211H | Honors General Psychology | 3 |
| CMAT 111H & CMAT 112H | and | 8 |
| CCOL 112H | 2 | |
| CCOL 200H | 2 | |
| CCOL 302H | 2 | |
| CCOL 402H | 2 | |
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Political Science Majors must take CHIS 211H and CHIS 212H in place of CHIS 201H Honors Africa & World History and CHIS 202H US Africa & World Honors.
Honors Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHON 100H & CHON 102H | and (Requirement - 1 credit each semester) 1 | 2 |
| CHON 399H | 1-6 | |
| CHON 499H | 3 |
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Satisfies core requirement for First-Year Seminar.