General Education Requirements

GENERAL EDUCATION

REQUIREMENTS

A degree means more than understanding one subject. The world needs people who can write, do math, think, analyze, AND relate history to current situations. This is why education in the United Stated requires that you study more than just one subject. This is known as General Education and is required for all students.

Students in the Pathway Program will study many subjects. They include:

• American History • English • Math • Science

All students are required to take these subjects and each course “counts” towards graduation. Your advisor will explain how each course fits with your individual major within the first few weeks of the semester. Make sure you attend all advising so you can learn more about the General Education requirements.

USF MATH SEQUENCE

Students can begin at any level of math depending on their math test score, but cannot place higher than Calculus 1 in their first semester of study. Students will need to pass the previous level to complete each subsequent level of math.

Engineering and Science Pathways

Education, Liberal Arts, Visual & Performing Arts Pathways Business Pathway

Helpful Links

USF: Department of Mathematics and Statistics This page contains a brief overview for many of the math courses at USF. It shows what each level of math at USF covers in a semester. Virtual Math Lab (West Texas A&M) This website contains a collection of step-by-step tutorials in the college algebra, intermediate algebra, etc. Each section contains learning objectives, introductions, tutorials, practice problems, and a section if you still need extra help on the topics.

TECHNOLOGY

Students in the INTO USF pathway program use a variety of technology that is necessary to their success for academic purposes. It is important that students understand how to use it, and how they can access it.

Canvas is the online portion of your class. Teachers keep readings and important documents Canvas, and students submit homework through Canvas.

OASIS is where students access their important information. Most importantly, this is where you find your course schedule!

GradesFirst & Microsoft Teams is the system used to schedule appointments with your advisor and with a learning consultant.

USF Email: Once you arrive, your teachers, advisors , and tutors can only use your USF email to communicate with you— they cannot email your personal account. Check your email every day!