
Mower Learning Communities for Wildcat Scholars
Choose a schedule from our Mower Learning Communities that best fits your academic interests. Each schedule option includes courses designed to help you build a solid foundation in your first year as a Wildcat Scholar. We're excited to have you join our program!
Schedule 1 (General Education)
14 credits
First Block: August 25 - October 16, 2025
UNIV 2920: Student Success & Math Prep
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:30 - 10:20 a.m.
2 credits
This course emphasizes the development of effective study strategies. You will learn resource management, note-taking, motivation, time management, information gathering and processing, reading, writing and math strategies and exam preparation. The curriculum is tailored to the unique strengths and weaknesses of students, providing group problem solving activities, an individual assessment and a study plan for mastering target math material.
ENGL 1006: College Reading & Writing
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
3 credits
This course helps students reinforce fundamental reading and critical thinking skills and teaches how to draft polished, coherent introductory-level college writing.
FYE 1105: Foundations of College Success
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:30 - 1:20 p.m.
3 credits
This course is designed to help incoming students make a successful transition into the university community by offering a three-credit hour, elective course that discusses academic study habits, campus resources, the purpose of education, and topics related to health and wellness. Whether you have just graduated from high school or are coming back to school, FYE will help teach you the ropes at WSU and assist you in making progress toward fulfilling your educational and personal goals.
Second Block: October 20 - December 11, 2025
ENGL 1007: College Reading & Writing
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:30 - 12:20 p.m.
3 credits
This course helps students reinforce fundamental reading and critical thinking skills and teaches how to draft polished, coherent introductory-level college writing. ENGL 1007 meets the ENGL 1010 requirement.
SS/UNIV 1110: Intro to Social Issues
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 12:30 - 2:20 p.m.
3 credits
This course will introduce you to ethnic study concepts to understand the dynamic interplay identity has in answering the big question of this course, “what does it mean for me to be a college student? SS/UNIV 1110 meets the Social Science General Education Requirement.
Schedule 2 (General Education)
11 credits
First Block: August 25 - October 16, 2025
FYE 1105: Foundations of College Success
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30 - 11:20 a.m.
3 credits
This course is designed to help incoming students make a successful transition into the university community by offering a three-credit hour, elective course that discusses academic study habits, campus resources, the purpose of education, and topics related to health and wellness. Whether you have just graduated from high school or are coming back to school, FYE will help teach you the ropes at WSU and assist you in making progress toward fulfilling your educational and personal goals.
ENGL 1006: College Reading & Writing
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 12:30 - 2:20 p.m.
3 credits
This course helps students reinforce fundamental reading and critical thinking skills and teaches how to draft polished, coherent introductory-level college writing.
Second Block: October 20 - December 11, 2025
UNIV 2920: Student Success & Math Prep
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:30 - 11:35 am
2 credits
This course emphasizes the development of effective study strategies. You will learn resource management, note-taking, motivation, time management, information gathering and processing, reading, writing and math strategies and exam preparation. The curriculum is tailored to the unique strengths and weaknesses of students, providing group problem solving activities, an individual assessment and a study plan for mastering target math material.
ENGL 1007: College Reading & Writing
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 12:30 - 2:20 p.m.
3 credits
This course helps students reinforce fundamental reading and critical thinking skills and teaches how to draft polished, coherent introductory-level college writing. ENGL 1007 meets the ENGL 1010 requirement.
Schedule 3 (Health Professions)
14 credits
ENGL 1006 and ENGL 1007: College Reading & Writing
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 8:30 - 10:20 a.m.
6 credits
This course helps students reinforce fundamental reading and critical thinking skills and teaches how to draft polished, coherent introductory-level college writing. ENGL 1006 and ENGL 1007 meet the ENGL 1010 requirement.
SS/PSY 1010: Introductory Psychology
Monday & Wednesday | 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
3 credits
This Psychological Science general education course gives students a broad and general understanding of the science of psychology. Topics will include biological, cognitive, developmental, personality, social, mental and physical health.
HTHS 1103: Intro to Health Careers
Monday & Wednesday | 12:30 - 1:50 p.m.
3 credits
This course will compare and contrast diverse health careers. Students will discuss the history, providers and delivery models involved in Health Care. The course will explore how such factors as economic class and status in groups such as gender, age and physical ability affect health care professionals. Students will also explore numerous fields and opportunities in the Health Care Industry.
UNIV 2920: Student Success & Math Prep - register if needed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 2 - 2:50 p.m.
2 credits
This course emphasizes the development of effective study strategies. You will learn resource management, note-taking, motivation, time management, information gathering and processing, reading, writing and math strategies and exam preparation. The curriculum is tailored to the unique strengths and weaknesses of students, providing group problem solving activities, an individual assessment and a study plan for mastering target math material.
Schedule 4 (Bilingual Spanish/English)
15 credits
Students and instructors are bilingual and classes are conducted mainly in English.
First Block: August 25 - October 16, 2025
ENGL 1006: College Reading & Writing
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 8:30 - 10:20 a.m.
3 credits
This course helps students reinforce fundamental reading and critical thinking skills and teaches how to draft polished, coherent introductory-level college writing.
FYE 1105: Foundations of College Success
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30 - 11:20 a.m.
3 credits
This course is designed to help incoming students make a successful transition into the university community by offering a three-credit hour, elective course that discusses academic study habits, campus resources, the purpose of education, and topics related to health and wellness. Whether you have just graduated from high school or are coming back to school, FYE will help teach you the ropes at WSU and assist you in making progress toward fulfilling your educational and personal goals.
UNIV 2920: Student Success & Math Prep
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 12:30 - 1:20 p.m.
2 credits
This course emphasizes the development of effective study strategies. You will learn resource management, note-taking, motivation, time management, information gathering and processing, reading, writing and math strategies and exam preparation. The curriculum is tailored to the unique strengths and weaknesses of students, providing group problem solving activities, an individual assessment and a study plan for mastering target math material.
Second Block: October 20 - December 11, 2025
ENGL 1007: College Reading & Writing
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 8:30 - 10:20 a.m.
3 credits
This course helps students reinforce fundamental reading and critical thinking skills and teaches how to draft polished, coherent introductory-level college writing. ENGL 1007 meets the ENGL 1010 requirement.
SS/UNIV 1110: Intro to Social Issues
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 12:30 - 2:20 p.m.
3 credits
This course will introduce you to ethnic study concepts to understand the dynamic interplay identity has in answering the big question of this course, “what does it mean for me to be a college student? SS/UNIV 1110 meets the Social Science General Education Requirement.
Schedule 5 (Part-time General Education)
ENGL 1006 and ENGL 1007: College Reading & Writing
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 8:30 - 10:20 a.m.
6 credits
This course helps students reinforce fundamental reading and critical thinking skills and teaches how to draft polished, coherent introductory-level college writing. ENGL 1006 and ENGL 1007 meet the ENGL 1010 requirement.
FYE 1105: Foundations of College Success
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30 - 11:20 a.m.
3 credits
This course is designed to help incoming students make a successful transition into the university community by offering a three-credit hour, elective course that discusses academic study habits, campus resources, the purpose of education, and topics related to health and wellness. Whether you have just graduated from high school or are coming back to school, FYE will help teach you the ropes at WSU and assist you in making progress toward fulfilling your educational and personal goals.
Semester Two
9 - 15 credits
* Required Wildcat Scholar Course
** Majors may require a specific QL course to complete program requirements. Your Wildcat Scholar Advisor will help you determine your best QL option.
ENG 2010: Intermediate College Writing & English*
3 credits
Meets EN2 Composition General Education Requirement
With a focus on writing researched arguments, discerning, engaging with and documenting sources and writing with rhetorical awareness and persuasive force. Students will continue to learn practices of successful academic writing, including the writing process, writing for specific audiences and collaboration with peers.
QUANTITATIVE LITERACY MATH 1035**
Contemporary Math
6 credits
Meets Quantitative Literacy General Education Requirement
This course will build your math skills and prepare you to solve real-world math problems. Class meets everyday, includes two instructors who are there to support your learning and a Student Instructor who will provide out-of-class math support during the semester. This course might end up being one of the most challenging, rewarding and enjoyable classes you've taken. Plus, it could be the only math class you need to take for your degree!
OPTIONAL
Choose additional General Education courses with the help of your advisor.