University Explorations Program

The University Explorations Program allows students who want to explore the educational paths that Johnson & Wales offers to pursue a program of general studies as well as introductory courses in areas of interest during their first two semesters. With the help of a faculty adviser, students choose a major by the end of the first year, in any of the colleges at Johnson & Wales. Students who begin their studies in the University Explorations Program may be eligible to earn a bachelor's degree at the end of four years of study.

University Explorations Program

Credits
Explorations Courses
UNEX1010University Explorations Seminar1
Choose up to six credits from the following:6
Introduction to Animal Science
Introduction to Business and Management
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Computer Science I
An Introduction to the Fields of Food, Food Service and Nutrition
Introduction to Food Product Development
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Macroeconomics
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Design Theory and Practice
Orientation to the Hospitality Industry
Determinants of Health
Introduction to Media & Communication
Introductory Psychology
Environmental Science
Nutrition
Introduction to the Sports, Entertainment and Event Management Industry
Introduction to Food Systems
Sociology I
Choose six additional credits in consultation with a University Explorations adviser. 6
University Core Curriculum
Communicating9
Rhetoric & Composition I
Rhetoric & Composition II
Communication Skills
Measuring3
A Survey of College Mathematics (or higher, based on student's placement)
Choose two other courses from University Core Curriculum6
Total Credits31.0

Note: Students must pass MATH0010 Pre-Algebra or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in required math courses.

Please see a campus catalog for Admissions Requirements for this program.