1. First Semester Seminar
The purpose of the First Semester Seminar at CCV is to assist new students in achieving success, understanding academic freedom and responsibilities, and developing core 21st century skills and knowledge for lifelong learning and active participation in a diverse community.
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2. Technological Literacy
This competency is satisfied by courses in which students use critical thinking to apply technological tools in the learning process and real-world scenarios. Completion of this requirement prepares students to function in a technologically evolving workplace and global community.
When choosing a Technological Literacy course, students are encouraged to check degree program requirements and courses recommended for transfer in 2+2 course maps.
Courses Meeting Requirement:
Complete any 3-credit course in:
3. Communication
Communication is essential in many aspects of our lives. Courses in this category focus on interpersonal communication skills and the effective verbal expression of ideas. Courses which fulfill this requirement also satisfy the Vermont State Colleges graduation standard in Oral Communication.
When choosing a Communication course, students are encouraged to check degree program requirements and courses recommended for transfer in 2+2 course maps.
Courses Meeting Requirement:
Complete one of the following:
4. English Composition
The ability to express oneself clearly and accurately in written form, develop a thesis, and support it with evidence drawn from appropriate sources of information are elements of strong writing skills. Through extensive practice, students learn strategies for organizing, evaluating, and revising their work and ultimately demonstrate proficiency in first-year college writing.
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5. Mathematics
This competency is satisfied by courses in which the emphasis is on developing general quantitative understanding and using mathematics as a problem-solving tool in business, education, human services and other professional fields, as well as in everyday life. Completion of this requirement prepares students to think critically and apply mathematical problem-solving skills to a variety of real-world problems.
When choosing a Mathematics course, students are encouraged to check degree program requirements and courses recommended for transfer in 2+2 course maps.
Courses Meeting Requirement:
Complete one of the following:
Note:
The VSC graduation standard will be met by a quantitative reasoning assessment administered outside of college math courses.
6. Research & Writing Intensive
This competency is satisfied by a course that integrates all aspects of research writing within the context of other disciplinary approaches to writing. Students’ work will culminate in a final paper that includes an implied or explicit thesis statement and integrates relevant source material from five or more credible sources using standard MLA or APA form.
When choosing a Research & Writing Intensive course, students are encouraged to check degree program requirements and courses recommended for transfer in 2+2 course maps.
Courses Meeting Requirement:
Complete one of the following:
