<p>Ok. This question is for those in the know...Fallen? Vitrac?...What are the required courses for undergraduates? And for the business school students in particular? I know that all Freshman take a Tides class, and that there is a language requirement (1 semester??), but what else? Is there a freshman English requirement? I know that each major has it's own requirements, but what does everyone have to take no matter what the major?
When I was a college student (100 years ago), over the course of 4 years, all students had to take a certain # of classes in 3 areas of study, English/Humanities, Social Sciences and Sciences. There was also a freshman English requirement.
Are there "core curriculum" requirements at Tulane? I want to narrow down the course selection before we get to orientation so that DS is not overwhelmed. Why you ask?? Because that's just the kind of neurotic mom that I am!!</p>
<p><a href=“http://tulane.edu/advising/upload/CURRICULUM-GUIDE-2012-2013-05-01-12.pdf[/url]”>http://tulane.edu/advising/upload/CURRICULUM-GUIDE-2012-2013-05-01-12.pdf</a></p>
<p>LOL, OK neurotic mom, but if you don’t mind a little advice do this for yourself and then see what your son comes up with on his own. This is a process that is important for the student to really own themselves, unless of course they ask for your advice. Although even then I might suggest to them that they try it first and then show you.</p>
<p>In any case, there are core requirements for Newcomb-Tulane College (to which all undergraduates belong), and then further requirements within a school and a major. Here is a brief summary page from the advising center [Tulane</a> University - Curriculum](<a href=“http://tulane.edu/advising/curriculum.cfm]Tulane”>http://tulane.edu/advising/curriculum.cfm) and here is a nice grid that shows the further requirements for Freeman and the other schools <a href=“http://tulane.edu/advising/upload/NTC-Schools-Core-Grid-04-26-11.pdf[/url]”>http://tulane.edu/advising/upload/NTC-Schools-Core-Grid-04-26-11.pdf</a> Finally, here is the detailed information from the university catalog [Core</a> Curriculum and Courses of Study - Tulane University - Acalog ACMS?](<a href=“http://catalog.tulane.edu/content.php?catoid=40&navoid=1524]Core”>http://catalog.tulane.edu/content.php?catoid=40&navoid=1524)</p>
<p>It isn’t as broad as when we were undergrads, but it is similar and I think the fewer courses outside of the major area is replaced by the newer experiences in service learning, very important in today’s world IMO. Things change, but in this at least the basic idea remains the same. Students are at least exposed to areas outside their major. I could argue for a couple more core courses, but in general I find most of the Tulane students are curious enough about other things that they take them anyway.</p>
<p>Thank you my friends! I knew that you two would know :)</p>
<p>ok. I just read through the requirements…seems a little overwhelming. How much guidance do they get when picking the classes during orientation? Do you have to have a good idea of what you want before you get there, or is it all explained thoroughly at orientation. Also, how much time does the advisior spend with each individual student at orientation?</p>
<p>Your last question, I am not sure. I have never heard any complaints, though. Regarding your other questions, most students are so excited about starting college they have memorized the courses before coming to orientation, lol. Seriously though, it is useful to have at least some courses selected to at least discuss with the advisor, but not a problem if they don’t. Usually between taking basic core courses and getting started in one’s major (if they have one in mind), the selections are fairly easy the first semester. It is more wide open, but a lot more fun in many ways also, if they have placed out of most of the required courses. But again, most students that are that academically accomplished also tend to devour the offerings in areas they are drawn to.</p>
<p>You’ll meet with an advisor for a solid 10 mins. You’ll tell him/her what you want to do (pre-med, business, whatever) and he/she will tell you what to take.</p>
<p>Tbh it’s a little overwhelming but it’s not that bad. First semester classes almost always count for at least something, even if you completely change majors. </p>
<p>I’d suggest having a general idea of classes to take before showing up. For me, it was pretty easy, because the pre-med track is pretty defined.</p>
<p>I just found the information below on the Tulane website regarding the “online foreign language placement questionnaire” which apparently needs to be filled out prior to registration. However, when you click on the link, it says that it is for 2012-2013. How were we supposed to know about this? For those of you who already had your honors orientation, did you fill this out? </p>
<p>Which foreign language course should I take?</p>
<p>All students must complete the online foreign language placement questionnaire at least five days before their scheduled registration date.
When filling out the questionnaire, request a placement for each language you might take, including those you have never studied.
You will be sent an e-mail with a placement level for each language you included.
You will NOT receive credit for a course below your official placement level.
All Newcomb-Tulane College students must take at least one foreign language course at Tulane (even if they have AP/IB credit). Students pursuing a degree in engineering (BSE) are exempt from this requirement.
Students must also demonstrate a proficiency level which is determined by the school:
The School of Liberal Arts and the School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine require a proficiency level through the 2030 level.
All other schools require proficiency through the first year (1020 or 1120 level).
Check the Language Learning Center (LLC) website for more information.</p>
<p>Apparently it hasn’t changed for this year, they just neglected to change the header. [2012-13</a> FL Placement Info](<a href=“http://www.tulane.edu/~llc/online_place_info.shtml]2012-13”>http://www.tulane.edu/~llc/online_place_info.shtml) I think this is one of those “official yet unofficial” items. I am certain my D never filled out such a thing and I have never heard of this before. I think it is so simple a process it can easily be done on the spot at registration. “What language have you taken so far?” Are you going to continue with that or start a new one?" If a new one “OK, we will put you in Swahili 101.” If a continuing one, then they just look at AP/IB test if you took it, or if not how many years you took in high school. The whole thing would take 60-90 seconds.</p>
<p>Tulane decided a while back to return to having a liberal arts education include at least an introduction to a foreign language. Like a lot of schools they dropped requiring a foreign language back in the 70’s and 80’s, maybe into the 90’s. Not sure when they reinstated the requirement, but personally I think it is a good thing. Liberal arts majors have to complete a course at the 200 level or above, so whether that is one semester or more depends on where you start out.</p>
<p>Hi Jozuko,
My D1 is a sophomore business major (honors program) so if you need help with advice about specific courses let me know. One thing to keep in mind is that Business Tides is a full year so whatever time you take it first semester, you take it at the same time second semester. So you don’t want to schedule it ‘prime time’ beacause it could screw up your second semester schedule. I think D did it at 5 PM (it is only one night per week) and that worked well. Most B school students take Econ, maybe a math, a social science. There is a 2 credit computer course required that is good to get out of the way. And all freshmen take English either first or second semester unless you AP out. Anyway if you have specific questions about courses or professors, feel free to PM me. Good luck!</p>
<p>Very nice offer mumof2. How is your D1 doing anyway?</p>
<p>I only wanted to add that the other nice thing about evening TIDES courses is that a lot of times the profs bring pizza or something else fun to eat.</p>
<p>mumof2…thank you so much. that is great insider information! I will PM you</p>
<p>Hi Fallen Chemist,
D1 is doing great, thanks for asking! she loves, loves, loves Tulane. It is such a perfect fit for her. I wish I could report that D2 will be following in her footsteps but I think she will end up choosing U Miami. At least D1 is in a 5 year nasters program so I still 3 more years to visit NOLA and Miami isn’t too shaby either!</p>
<p>Well, you know how it is. Some students detest the idea of being at the same school as their sibling(s), others love it, and still others don’t factor it in at all but just make up their own minds. Miami is a very good school and I am sure she will do well there. Does take some of the convenience of visiting out, but at least it is also a warm weather school. She could have picked Bowdoin or someplace like that!</p>