FYS 5300:Fundamentals of Designing First-Year Programs and Experiences

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FYS 5000 and FYS 5100 or permission of the MSFYS Program Director.
In this course, students develop a program-level understanding of The First-Year Experience® (FYE) initiatives with an emphasis on curriculum development and course design. Students evaluate, critique, and discuss theoretical components of integrative learning, active learning, and experiential learning as applied in courses designed specifically for first-year students. Connections between courses and other elements of FYE initiatives are evaluated in terms of strategic purpose and organizational structure.