Fall Term Suggested Courses: Cultural History of the Arts

Not sure what classes to take in your first term at PSU? Use the guides below for suggestions, and connect with a Design, Creativity & Performance advisor if you need more help. You can also email arts.advising@pdx.edu.

GENERAL SUGGESTIONS:

Full-time is 12 credits. Most courses are 4 credits, so three courses is typically considered full-time. You should also budget 2-3 hours per credit outside of class for homework and studying.
Consider the times when courses are offered and how they fit in your personal schedule/preferences. If you are not a morning person, you may want to avoid 8 am courses. If you have school-aged children, how does that impact your choices?
If a course is full, you may add yourself to the Waitlist, and talk to an academic advisor about other alternatives.

For BA degree	For BS degree	Advisor Pro Tips
UNST 1XX First Year Inquiry or Honors 101 The Global City (5 credits)	UNST 1XX First Year Inquiry or Honors 101 The Global City (5 credits)	These are yearlong sequences, so check out the First Year Inquiry Planning Guide and Honors website for descriptions and bios, and pick a theme that interests you. Some seats in the Creativity in Action FRINQ (UNST 154C and 154D) are reserved for students in this pathway!
Language course (4-5 credits)	MTH 105Z, STAT 243Z or a science course (4 credits)	Language: Take the course recommended by our Language Placement Advice. Math: Take the math course recommended by Placement Assessment. If you score below 46 or are not confident in your math, take UNST 199.
ARH 204 or 205 (4 credits)	ARH 204 or 205 (4 credits)	If neither of these classes work for your schedule, don't be afraid to take something you are interested in! For elective options this year, choose from this list of introductory classes.

For BA degree	For BS degree	Advisor Pro Tips
UNST 2XX Sophomore Inquiry or HON 260 Honors Writing for Sophomore Transfers (4 credits)	UNST 2XX Sophomore Inquiry or HON 260 Honors Writing for Sophomore Transfers (4 credits)	Refer to descriptions on the websites linked and pick a theme that interests you.
Language course (4-5 credits)	MTH 105Z, STAT 243Z or a science course (4 credits)	Language: Take the course recommended by our Language Placement Advice. Math: Take the math course recommended by Placement Assessment.If you score below 46 or are not confident in your math, take UNST 199.
ARH 204 or 205 (4 credits)	ARH 204 or 205 (4 credits)	If you are transferring credit and this is completed, select any 300-level ARH course and/or and talk to an academic advisor about other alternative classes in other areas.

We strongly recommend meeting with a Design, Creativity & Performance advisor to create a plan for your degree completion.

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