Summer ACE
Coursework
In 2022, the Summer ACE program offers you, as a student, a variety of academic “herds” or tracks from which to choose. As part of ACE, you will enroll in two linked classes (six credits) of General Education course requirements. All students will enroll in IDS 2378, a core foundational course, and a paired interest course in which the faculty will integrate this full academic experience.
The ACE team will enroll deposited ACE students in one of our academic tracks found below. More information about our classes and faculty will be provided via our next steps process through Canvas. The Summer ACE staff considers the student's intended major and previous course work earned by the student prior to course placement. These credits earned with the ACE program will fulfill the six out of nine summer credit hour requirements that are mandatory for all first-year students.
SUMMER ACE COURSE MODALITY
ACE academic courses will be conducted face to face (in-person) with classes meeting on campus at specific days and times.
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SUMMER ACE COURSE HERDS (TRACKS)
Mandatory for all ACE students
IDS 2378 – Critical Thinking: Foundations of Interdisciplinary Knowledge and Inquiry
Through applied critical thinking, students in this course will examine social problems through the lens of these major disciplinary domains, preparing them to engage in collaborative, interdisciplinary problem solving. This course allows students to explore their current major and to collaborate with others as they identify new and creative ways to solve problems of today. Embedded within this curriculum are multiple avenues to engage with USF faculty and to access a myriad of resources as you begin your college career.
paired general education interest tracks or "HeRDS"
Please find this year’s list of potential student interest academic tracks (or herd) themes below along with the potential courses offered:
Track One: Cultural Anthropology and Humanities
- ANT 2410: Cultural Anthropology OR
- HUM 1020: Introduction to Humanities
Track Two: Social Issues and Problems
- EDF 2085: Education, Diversity, and Global Society OR
- EDG2930: Special Topics - Education and Society
Track Three: Leadership
- LDR 2010: Leadership Fundamentals
Track Four: Sustainable Futures
- IDS 2231: Introduction to Global Sustainability OR
- PHC 2100: Introduction to Public Health
Track Five: Environmental Issues
- EVR 2861: Introduction to Environmental Policy