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Sample First-Year Plan of Study

This chart outlines a typical USP student's course schedule for the first two semesters. Each semester's course load would normally be 15-17 credit hours.

Semester 1  
Course
Credit Hours

Academic and Career Planning (EDPS 10500)

3
First-Year Composition (ENGL 10600 or ENGL 10800)
3-4
Math (depending on your placement - algebra, trigonometry, or calculus)
3-5
Elective*
3-4
Elective*
3-4
   
Semester 2  
Course
Credit Hours
Fundamentals of Speech Communication (COM 11400)
3
Math (follow-up to previous semester's course)
3-5
Elective*
3-4
Elective*
3-4
Elective*
3-4

* Your electives assist you in your search for possible majors. Also, your advisor will help you choose electives that satisfy as many requirements as possible. A short list of possible electives includes:

Possible Elective Courses
Credit Hours
History (depending on major)
3
Biology (level depends on interest area)
3-4
Chemistry (level depends on interest area)
3-4
Elementary Psychology (PSY 120)
3
Foreign language (level depends on placement)
3
Introduction to Computers (CS 110)
3

 

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