Mower Learning Communities for Wildcat Scholars

Spring Schedule, English 1 Cohort

January 5 - April 20, 2026

• Course Descriptions

  UNIV 2920: Student Success & Math Prep
  Tuesday, Thursday | 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 0900: Fundamentals of College Reading and Writing
  Tuesday, Thursday | 10:30 - 11:45 p.m.
  3 credits

  This course is designed to help students develop fundamental reading, writing, grammar, and thinking skills. Students in this course may work closely with Writing Center tutors in one-to-one settings.

  GEOG 1500: Climate Change: Science, Society and Solutions
  Tuesday, Thursday | 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
  3 credits

  This course examines the science behind climate change and provides an understanding of the basic physical, chemical, biological and geographical principles that explain the Earth’s climate system and the human influence upon it. This course also explores the impacts of climate change, climate justice and communication, and considers feasible solutions. When you finish this course, you will be able to separate climate change myths from realities, and grasp the map to a sustainable future.

  FYE 1105: Foundations of College Success
  Tuesday, Thursday | 1:30 - 2:45 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.

Spring Schedule, English 2 Cohort

January 5 - April 20, 2026

• Course Descriptions

  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.

  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.

  GEOG 1000: Planet Earth: Air, Water, Land and Life
  Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:30 - 11:20 a.m.
  3 credits

  With a focus on interactions among air, water, land and life, this course explores the essentials of Earth’s dynamic physical systems and society’s profound impact upon them. When you finish this course, you will have a better understanding of how the planet works, a deeper appreciation for the environmental changes affecting all life on earth, and a guide to the prospects for a sustainable future.

  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.

  UNIV 2920: Student Success & Math Prep
  Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 1:30 - 2:20 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.

Spring Schedule for Continuing Scholars

• Course Descriptions

  ENGL 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.