Integrative Core Curriculum
ICC Quick SummaryThe Integrative Core Curriculum (ICC) is the set of liberal arts requirements that comprise the common academic experience for all Ithaca College students. The program is designed to help students develop skills in integrative thinking, critical and analytical problem solving, and reflective learning. All threepatagonia guide pants zip off0 of these skills have been identified by both employers and professional societies as essential for success in 21st century personal and professional life.
The quick summary below provides an overview of the ICC requirements in their entirety. The total number of unique credits required to complete the ICC will range from 28 45, depending on the specific requirements ofpatagonia better sweater men's sale thepatagonia better sweater men's medium major program and the courses eacpatagonia better sweater purpleh student elects to complete.
Students will complete 16 credits of coursework focused on one of six themes: Identities; Inquiry, Imagination, and Innovation; Mind, Body, Spirit; Power Justice; Quest for a Sustainable Future; or World of Systems. Themes and Perspectives courses may not apply toward a student major program. Ithaca Seminars have perspective designations; students who change ICC theme need to complete one course from each Perspective for their new theme. Ithaca Seminars numbered 108xx and 118xx are equivalent to WRTG10600.
The 16 credits of themed coursework include:
QL Readiness (0 1 credits). A score of 9 or higher on the QL readiness portion of the math placement exam fulfills this requirement. See test score or degree evaluation in HomerConnect for your exam score (QL readiness). Students who are unsuccessful on the exam may retake the exam one time. If you are still unsuccessful, you can fulfill the requirement by passing a MATH course that is not QL designated. Completion of the QL readiness rpatagonia girls better sweater fleece hoodyequirement is a pre requisite for taking a QL course.
Academic Writing (WRTG10600) (3 credits) You may fulfill this requirement by completing WRTG10600 at Ithaca College, by best patagonia jacketsAP credit (score of 4 or 5), transfer credit for WRTG10600, or successful compatagonia guide pants zip off1pletion of ICSM108xx or ICSM118xx. Academic Writing is a pre requisite for writing intensive courses.
Each student is required to complete an ICC electronic learning portfolio before graduation. The purpose of the portfolio is for you to document your learning over the course of your time at Ithaca College (and before if you are a transfer student) so that, at the completion of your Ithaca College degree, you can articulate the knowledge, skills, and competencies you have developed through your college experiences. The electronic learning portfolio will be introduced in the Ithaca Seminar patagonia guide pants zip off3course and will be developed over the course of the student time at Ithaca College, culminating with your ICC capstone experience, wherepatagonia guide pants zip off2 you will pull together what you have learned from the ICC, your majpatagonia discount code garminor coursework, and other learning experiences. The content of your ICC electronic learning portfolio can be included in professional or other showcase portfolios you wish to develop.
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IC20/20: Ithaca College strategic plan that will guide the institution until 2020. The plan includes such things as developing or expanding: the Integrative Core Curriculum, First Year Residential Experience, Academic Advising Center, Center for Faculty Excellence, and Ithaca College New York City Center.
ICC: The Integrative Core Curriculum, the liberal arts (general education) program required of all students entering in fall 2013 or later, replacing previously required general education requirements. The centerpiece of the ICC is the themes and perspectives sequence, where students take coursework in creative arts, humanities, natural science, and social science, that addresses a signifpatagonia guide jacket motoricant theme or big question such as Power and Justice or Inquiry, Imagination, and Innovation.
ICSM: Ithaca Seminar. Ithaca Seminar courses are designed for first semester students (transfer or new to college) to introduce you both to liberal arts learning and college level academic expectations apatagonia guide pants keepnd to the resources available to help with transitioning to college and ongoing academic success.
FYRE: First Year Residentipatagonia guide pants zip offal Experience. The FYRE provides an on campus residential experience designed to help first year students connect with Ithaca College and the resources available here. Part of the FYRE is the Academic Connections program, which links residential programming to ICC themes.
