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First-year Interest Groups (FIGs)

FIG #22: Future Woodring Scholars - by invitation only



FIG Clusters: Fall Quarter
Cluster Description:
Students explore teacher education and human services programs and professions early in their Western experience while gaining a network of academic and social support from Woodring students, faculty, and staff. Future Woodring Scholars is committed to transformational change that supports increased understanding and respect for differences and similarities among people and cultures.

Courses

Class
 Instructor 
 Days 
 Time 
 Credits 
 GUR 
Diversity, Recruitment & Retention 115
with Lab Test
Josh Durlas
TR
2
12:30 - 2:20 pm
12:00on - 1:00 pm
5
SSC 
Sociology 269
Glenn Tsunokai
MWF
1:00 PM - 2:20 PM
5
BCGM 
Seminar 101
Mia Martinez
W
10:00 - 11:50 am
2
 

Total Credits:

12
 

Course Descriptions for Future Woodring Scholars - by invitation only

  • Diversity, Recruitment & Retention 115 with Lab Test, Introduction to Education Professions, (Josh Durlas) 5cr, SSC, CRN: 42165
    Introduction to contemporary social, political, and policy issues in education and related fields. Exploration of education-related careers and career pathways. Note: Students must be admitted into the Future Woodring Scholars program; WWU FIG and by invitation only, or instructor permission with communication with the Diversity, Recruitment and Retention office.
  • Sociology 269, Race and Ethnic Relations, (Glenn Tsunokai) 5cr, BCGM, CRN: 42367
    Introduces students to the sociology of race and ethnic relations in the United States. Surveys racial and ethnic minority groups and provides a historical context for their relative positions in the United States by considering the dynamics of the political and economic climate, racial/ethnic attitudes, interminority relations, and social policy.
  • Seminar 101, Perspectives on Learning, (Mia Martinez) 2cr, CRN: 41007
    An introductory seminar offering an exploration of academic content and essential questions within the liberal arts and sciences tradition. Includes embedded instruction in academic skills and use of campus resources pertinent to exploration of the FIG cluster theme. Concludes in a formal paper or academic presentation. FIG seminars are linked to FIG clusters or GUR strands. Repeatable under different topics.

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