University Explorations Program
The University Explorations Program allows students who want to explore the educational paths that Johnson & Wales offers to pursue a program of general studies as well as introductory courses in areas of interest during their first two semesters. With the help of a faculty adviser, students choose a major by the end of the first year, in any of the colleges at Johnson & Wales. Students who begin their studies in the University Explorations Program may be eligible to earn a bachelor's degree at the end of four years of study.
University Explorations Program
Credits Explorations Courses | ||
| FYS1010 | First-Year Seminar | 1 |
| Choose up to six credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Business and Management | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| Problem Solving and Programming Concepts | ||
| An Introduction to the Fields of Food, Food Service and Nutrition | ||
| Macroeconomics | ||
| Design Theory and Practice | ||
| Introduction to Health Professions | ||
| Orientation to the Hospitality Industry | ||
| Introduction to Media & Communication Studies | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | ||
| Introductory Psychology | ||
| Environmental Science | ||
| Nutrition | ||
| Introduction to the Sports, Entertainment and Event Management Industry | ||
| Sociology I | ||
| Choose six additional credits in consultation with a University Explorations adviser. | 6 | |
| A&S Core Experience | ||
| Communications Foundation Courses | 9 | |
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition II | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| A Survey of College Mathematics | ||
| Choose two other courses from A&S Core Experience | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 31.0 | |
NOTE: Students must pass MATH0010 Basic Mathematics or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in required math course(s).
Students who graduate with a bachelor's degree must leave Johnson & Wales University with effective writing skills to fulfill the graduation writing requirement. These writing skills are assessed in ENG1021 Rhetoric & Composition II. Students who have met the requirement of ENG1021 Rhetoric & Composition II or ENG1027 Honors Advanced Composition and Communications: Civic Discourse outside of Johnson & Wales University must fulfill the graduation writing requirement through successful completion of ENG0001 Writing Workshop.
In collaboration with academic colleges across all JWU campuses, JWU Global Study Abroad programs offer a variety of international options for major, minor, arts and sciences, and elective credit at many affordable price points for students during the academic year, break periods, and summer. Faculty-led, exchange, affiliate, and direct-enroll programs range in duration from one week to a full semester or full year. Financial aid may be applied and scholarships are available. Visit the study abroad website for information, program descriptions and online applications. Where will you go?