Undergraduate Global Student Success Program: Science
Undergraduate GSSP in Science is equivalent to the first year of an FAU bachelor's degree in Science. It provides the foundation for further study in many areas such as marine biology, neuroscience, geography and psychology and exercise science.
Your pathway to Florida Atlantic University
Fees (2017/18)
Program | Program Duration | Cost of Attendance |
Undergraduate GSSP: 2 Semesters |
2 semesters |
US$20,610 |
Undergraduate GSSP: 3 Semesters |
3 semesters |
US$20,610 |
Undergraduate GSSP: 3 Semesters with Academic English |
3 semesters |
US$4,305 (plus cost of Undergraduate GSSP) |
Program benefits:
- Florida Atlantic University student from day one
- No SAT or ACT required for admission
- Earn academic credits toward your FAU degree
- Small class sizes and additional student support provided
Undergraduate GSSP: 2 Semesters
Undergraduate GSSP 2 semesters - Sample Program* | ||
---|---|---|
Semester 1 | Course title | Credits |
UNI 101
|
University Learning Skills
|
-
|
ENC 1101 |
College Writing I |
3 |
MATH |
Varies by ALEKS Placement Score |
3 |
IFP Elective |
Creative Expression |
3 |
IFP Elective |
Science and the Natural World |
3 |
IFP Elective |
Global Citizenship |
3 |
Total semester credits |
15 |
|
Semester 2 | Course title | Credits |
ENC 1102
|
College Writing II
|
3
|
MATH |
Varies by ALEKS Placement Score |
3 |
IFP Elective |
Society and Human Behavior |
3 |
IFP Elective |
Within desired major |
3 |
IFP Elective |
Within desired major |
3 |
Total semester credits |
15 |
|
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS |
30 |
Undergraduate GSSP: 3 Semesters
FAU GSSP 3 semesters - Sample Program* | ||
---|---|---|
Semester 1 | Course title | Credits |
UNI 101
|
University Learning Skills
|
-
|
ENC 1101 |
College Writing I |
3 |
MATH |
Varies by ALEKS Placement Score |
3 |
ESC 2000 |
The Blue Planet |
3 |
Total semester credits |
9 |
|
Semester 2 | Course title | Credits |
ENG 1102
|
College Writing II
|
3
|
BSC 1005/L |
Life Science |
3 |
IFP Elective |
Global Citizenship |
3 |
IFP Elective |
Society & Human Behavior |
3 |
Total semester credits |
12 |
|
Semester 3 | Course title | Credits |
IFP Elective
|
Creative Expression
|
3
|
CHM 2045/L |
General Chemistry & Lab I |
3 |
IFP Elective |
Within desired major |
3 |
IFP Elective |
Within desired major |
3 |
Total semester credits |
12 |
|
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS |
33 |
IFP Electives
Foundations of Creative Expression
- ARH 2000 Art Appreciation
- PHI 2010 Introduction to Philosophy
- THE 2000 Appreciation of Theatre
Foundations of Science & the Natural World
- BSC 1005/L Life Science & Lab
- CHM 2045/L General Chemistry & Lab I
- ESC 2000 The Blue Planet
Foundations of Global Citizenship
- GEA 2000 World Geography
- INR 2002 Introduction to World Politics
- LIN 2607 Global Perspectives on Language
Foundations of Society & Human Behavior
- ANT 2000 Introduction to Anthrology
- ECO 2013 Macroeconomic Principles
- PSY 1012 General Psychology
- SYG 1000 Sociological Perspectives
Program information
Progression requirements:
- overall GPA of 2.0
- no grade below C-
- minimum number of credits: 30
*If students do not place into the math or writing course (based on university's assessment scores), an additional semester may be necessary. Courses also subject to change.
Entry to Year 2 at FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Majors
- Biology
- Biology-Animal Behavior
- Biology-Marine Biology
- Biology-Molecular, Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Biology-Ecology and Organismic Biology
- Biology-Pre-med/Pre-professional
- Biology-Neuroscience
- Biology-Zoology
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Geosciences
- Earth & Space Science
- Environmental & Physical Resource Analysis
- Geographic Information Science
- International, Regional & Urban Studies
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physics
- Psychology
For more information on FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science visit science.fau.edu
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