Introduces students to the liberal arts perspectives on learning, as well as serves as an academic transition to college. Regardless of intended academic major, students will begin the academic learning process via how the liberal arts shape the way one views and analyzes the world, with a special focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This course is required of all students enrolled in undergraduate studies as part of the General Education: Thinking Critically and
Analytically. The course will span two semesters and must be taken consecutively (NDMU-100; fall semester with NDMU-100L; spring semester). [ 2 credits ]
[4 credits for Morrissy Honors Students]

Assists first-year students in making a successful transition to college life while stressing specific skills. Required for first-year traditional students and transfer students with fewer than 12 credits. This course is required of all students enrolled in undergraduate studies as part of the General Education: Thinking Critically and Analytically. NDMU-100: Perspectives on Education and Culture is the required prerequisite for this course. [ 2 credits ]

This course is the second class in the two course sequence for the first year experience for honors students. It follows the fall Honors NDMU-100 class. In NDMU-102 students continue to examine the liberal arts and how it connects to their major, their experiences as a college student and as an honors student.  specifically, this course will introduce students to the disciplines which constitute the humanities: philosophy, literature, history, religion, language, art. Guest professors from each discipline will spend 4 classes familiarizing the honors students with their scholarly areas. The discipline will be examined through the lens of a specific theme chosen for the year. A final project will allow students to communicate how the humanities are interconnected and are related to their major. Serves as 3 honors credits and the English 101 requirement. Prerequisite: Must be a Morrissy Honors Student. Fulfills the general education requirement in Written Communication. [ 3 credits ]

Examines University culture, traditions and operations to address the interests and needs of transfer students. Particular attention is paid to mapping curricular and career plans to exploration of academic major requirements. [ 1 credit ]