University Explorations Undeclared Major
Location(s): Rhode Island
Length: First-Year Only
Credits: 31
Spend Your First Year Figuring Out Your Future
Ready to start your degree but not sure what to focus on?
You’re driven and passionate but not quite sure where to put your focus. Do you want to graduate on time but aren’t ready to commit to a major? Do your interests span across degree programs and range from psychology to culinary to media studies and more?
That’s where JWU’s Undeclared: University Explorations comes in — a structured path for exploring new fields of study while staying on track to graduation. With this program, you’ll take Arts & Sciences core courses and courses within your areas of interest. You’ll also work closely with your faculty mentor who will help guide you to the path YOU want to be on.
Curriculum
Multi-disciplinary options will ensure you’re exposed to all JWU has to offer. Take various courses to discover which program best fits your interests, whether that’s science, hospitality, economics, health and wellness, graphic design or other options.
By the end of your first year, you’ll choose a major knowing that you’ve made the best choice for you.
Credits Explorations Courses | ||
| UNEX1010 | University Explorations Seminar | 1 |
| Choose up to six credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Animal Science | ||
| Introduction to Business and Management | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| Computer Science I | ||
| An Introduction to the Fields of Food, Food Service and Nutrition | ||
| Introduction to Food Product Development | ||
| Introduction to Cybersecurity | ||
| Macroeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship | ||
| Design Theory and Practice | ||
| Orientation to the Hospitality Industry | ||
| Determinants of Health | ||
| Introduction to Media & Communication | ||
| Introductory Psychology | ||
| Environmental Science | ||
| Nutrition | ||
| Introduction to the Sports, Entertainment and Event Management Industry | ||
| Introduction to Food Systems | ||
| Sociology I | ||
| Choose six additional credits in consultation with a University Explorations adviser. | 6 | |
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Communicating | 9 | |
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition II | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| Measuring | 3 | |
| A Survey of College Mathematics (or higher, based on student’s placement) | ||
| Choose two other courses from University Core Curriculum | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 31.0 | |
Choosing a major is a big choice, but it doesn’t have to be a hasty decision.
Study University Explorations at JWU
Faculty Contact
Carla White Ellis, Ph.D., CFD
Professor
College of Arts & Sciences
401-598-2018
carla.whiteellis@jwu.edu