Exploratory Studies: Arts, Humanities and Design
MATH Placement:
Majors in this track require a minimum of 3 credits of math for graduation at CSU. Some majors have specific math requirements in the pre-calculus sequence, while others allow students a choice (MATH101, STAT100, or pre-calculus). Students should complete Math Placement prior to enrollment and complete math in the first year.
English Composition Placement:
Students should consult the composition placement website to determine if the placement survey is needed and work with an advisor on building it into the first-year plan.
Foundational First Year Courses
1st Year Courses
- CO150 College Composition (3cr)
- MATH (3cr) – see placement and consult with advising professional to discuss options based on interests.
- First Year Seminar (1-3cr)
- Then, filling schedule to 14-16 credits total with selected AUCC or Exploratory Courses each semester
Remember, CO150 should be done in the 1st year, not necessarily the 1st semester
Extra-curricular Exploration
Exploratory Studies students should engage in at least 2 exploration activities in each semester
Attend a performing arts event or art show
Walk through the Curffman Gallery in the LSC or the Art Building.
Visit the Richardson Design Center
Attend a poetry reading or author’s talk
Visit the CSU Test Gardens
Schedule an Exploring Majors advising appointment
Join a student organization
Attend instructor office-hours
Education Abroad – explore for future years
Exploratory Course Options
- AM101: Fashion Industries (fall only)
- ANTH225: Anthropology of the Arts (fall only)
- ART 110 : Global Art History 1 (fall only) **majors only until release date in Dec/ July**
- ART120: Foundations – Time & Structure (limited seats available)
- ART 135: Foundations – Form & Observation **majors only until release date **
- ART160: Foundations – Color & Composition **majors only until release date**
- ART170: Foundations – Materials & Space **majors only until release date**
- ART231: Photo Image making for non-majors (summer)
- ART236: Figure Drawing (spring only)
- ART280: Experimental topics in Art
- IDEA310: Topics in Design thinking
- FACS179: Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences (spring only)
- LAND230: Drawing the Landscape (fall only / **majors only)
- L*** Languages (fall/spring, limited levels for some languages)
CREDITS Exploratory Courses each semester Depending on foundational credit