CORE 100, Critical Thinking
Ms. Eileen Sweeney

To a greater or lesser degree, we construct the lives we live through a bewildering array of thoughts, feelings and behaviors. We think, we feel and we act as we come to define ourselves and the world in which we live. Thinking clearly, quickly and critically can go a long way towards helping people take a greater measure of control over their thoughts, their beliefs, their actions, their lives. To this end, this course will help you improve your understanding of and proficiencies in the art of argument, interpretation, and discovery as they pertain to the daily business of the world around us.

CORE 110, Effective Writing
Ms. Eileen Sweeney

This is a course in college-level composition with emphasis on writing clearly, effectively, and interestingly for a variety of purposes and audiences. Individual conferences, writing workshops, journal writing and regular writing assignments encourage practice in each step of the writing process. A library unit introduces the student to the use of sources in informational writing.

Students must have access to email to participate in this course

CORE 115, Effective Oral Communication
Dr. James Dolhon

This course requires each student to begin relating effective oral communication to specific subject matter through the CORE curriculum or in areas directly related to the major field of study. Through the course a Video portfolio will be developed to aid the student in demonstrating one's abilities to state clearly and effectively the thesis of the presentation, the in-depth and accurate knowledge about the subject matter, one's awareness of implications of the information presented, and the ability to finish with an appropriate concluding statement.

CORE 130, American Civilization
Dr. Paul Zbiek

This course addresses the development of American society from the first settlements to the emergence of the United States as a global power at the beginning of the Twentieth Century. Topics include the American Revolution; the evolution of a national economy; territorial expansion; the Civil War; and the urbanization, industrialization and development which brought the United States to a globally important position at the beginning of the Twentieth Century.

CORE 154, Introduction to Psychology (Psychological Dynamics and Society)
Dr. Charles Brooks (8 a.m. class) or Dr. Jean O'Brien (11a.m. class)

A survey of present-day psychology. Broad topics include life-span development, learning/motivation, health/coping, abnormal behavior, psychotherapy, social/group behavior, intelligence/cognition. We will also consider some timely subtopics, such as reliability of memories of child abuse, validity of lie detectors, drugs Vs psychotherapy in treatment of psychological disorders, media distortions of psychology, and others.

CORE 160, Literature and the Arts
Ms. Eileen Sweeney

This course is an introduction to the purpose and scope of literature and the arts, areas in which human values and feelings are dealt with and vital human concerns are addressed. The approach is based upon personal enjoyment and intellectual enrichment. Writings and works of art will show the relationship among these creative forms of human expression.

CORE 151, American Government
Attorney Joe Rish

Fundamental political principles and concepts as applied to the American political system.   The formal structure of American government, its basic political institutions, and the political problems created by American society and culture will be examined.   Political behavior and socialization will be emphasized, particularly as these phenomena contribute to an understanding of the policy-making process in the United States.