IPAS Courses

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Curious about what courses you'll take during your first year on campus? 

Every WKU degree includes general education courses, which we call Colonnade, plus the requirements of your major. Your advisor will help you develop a schedule that includes a mixture of IPAS courses (which are specifically selected to meet Colonnade requirements) and major courses during your first year. IPAS courses give you the benefit of smaller class sizes and instructors who will help you adapt to US higher education, while making progress toward your degree the entire time! 

Courses include: 

 

COMM 145: Fundamentals of Public Speaking and Communication   (3 credit hours)

Instructor: Dr. Donna Schiess

This course is designed to increase your understanding of the principles and processes of communicating effectively in a variety of contexts and to facilitate development of your skills in public communication, listening, group communication, and interpersonal communication. This is done through a combination of speaking, listening, writing, and reading assignments. This course is part of the Colonnade curriculum.

 

ENG 100E/105: Introduction to College Writing and Supplemental Writing Lab (5 credit hours)

Instructor: Dr. Dawn Winters

Emphasizes writing for a variety of rhetorical situations with attention to voice, audience, and purpose. Provides practice in development, organization, revision, and editing. Introduces research skills. This course is part of the Colonnade curriculum.

 

GEOL 111: The Earth (3 credit hours) with GEOL 113 Lab (1 credit hour)

Instructor: Dr. Pat Kambesis

The study of Earth including rocks, mineral resources, energy, soils, surface geologic processes, earthquakes and Earth's interior, global tectonics, hydrology, and environmental geology. GEOL 113 lab is optional but will take place as a Study Away course, visiting another part of the United States (such as New Mexico) for hands-on study of geologic formations. More details available from your advisor! 

 

LEAD 200: Introduction to Leadership Studies (3 credit hours) 

Instructor: Dr. Wren Mills 

An introduction to the basics of effective leadership including an investigation of leadership theories and assessment of leadership styles. This course is part of the Colonnade curriculum.

 

LTCY 199: Reading for Evidence and Argument   (3 credit hours)

Instructor: Dr. Jeremy Logsdon

Prepares students to successfully meet the rigorous reading and other literacy requirements of college. Emphasis on refining skills necessary to extract factual evidence from text and make sound arguments through various modes of literacy.

 

MUS 120: Music Appreciation   (3 credit hours)

Instructor: Tina Logsdon

A survey of music from early to modern times. The course aims to widen the musical horizons and receptivities of the general college student and to make him a more discriminating listener. Concerts, radio, and television programs are assigned for special listening. No formal background is required.