25 Semester Credit Hours
Note: Students may not proceed into the first course without first attending a student services and financial orientation.
STDV 1000: Professional Development and the Adult Learner. 1 credit
This course introduces adult learning concepts to help students analyze approaches to learning and chart their own development. It also focuses on the small-group model used in Shorter's Professional Studies programs, discusses the concepts and skills necessary for success in these programs, and affords practice in small-group skills for information-sharing and decision-making discussions. Students will also complete writing and math assessments.
(4 weeks)
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INTR 1110: Critical Thinking. 3 credits
This introductory logic course is designed to develop the ability to think clearly and critically, primarily through practice in inductive and deductive reasoning. The course emphasizes the recognition of fallacious reasoning, unclear or misleading language, and manipulative techniques in various forms of communication. (5 weeks)
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XXXX 1010: Introduction to Sociology, Economics, Psychology, or American Government. 3 credits
This course will emphasize one of the introductory disciplines in the social sciences: Sociology, Psychology, Economics, or American Government.
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HPED 1800: Concepts of Health. 3 credits
This course is a study of physiological functions of the human body and the problems of health. Special emphasis is given to promoting and preserving better personal and community health knowledge and study of world health problems and disease. (5 weeks)
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HUMN 2110: Fine Arts Appreciation. 3 credits
This course will emphasize one of three tracks: the history and practice of art, an introductory survey of music, or a basic introduction to performed theater. (5 weeks)
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RELN 2110: Introduction to Biblical Literature. 3 credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the Bible, emphasizing the formation and structure of the canon, methods of interpreting the Biblical literature, literary forms present in the Bible, and the content of the Biblical material. Significant attention will be given to the Bible's influence on Western literature and culture, including its impact on modern American culture. (5 weeks)
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ACCT 2010: Financial Accounting I. 3 credits
This course focuses on the study of accounting as an information system and the preparation of the four basic financial statements. It is designed to teach the foundational accounting principles of internal control within a business organization.
(6 weeks)
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ENGL 3310: American Business Culture in Novel and Film.
3 credits
This course will focus on the historical framework of American business culture, challenging students to engage in significant thought and discussion on the issues affecting American culture, business ethics, and materialism. (5 weeks)
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ACCT 2020: Financial Accounting II. 3 credits
This course is a continuation of ACCT 2010, devoted to the measuring and reporting of financial information for partnerships and corporations. This course also focuses on the managerial analysis of accounting information. (5 weeks) Prerequisite: ACCT 2010
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All courses within this curriculum must be taken, and all courses must be taken in the prescribed sequence. If attendance is uninterrupted, this curriculum can be completed in approximately 11 months. Shorter College reserves the right to change courses and to revise the course sequence.
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