If you are new to Penn State University this list will come in handy! Once you enter PSU you need to have 45 credits of general education courses in order to graduate.
Here Are Valley’s Top Pics
GA’s:
THEA 100: It’s an easy A but you must attend the class in order to take the exams, this class is all about studying performances and theater throughout history.
COMM 150: Fun class where you get grades from watching movies, it’s all about discussing different movies and participating in class.
INART 5: This class is all about learning about performances, art dances, and the meanings they have behind them, you would get an A if you attend the class and stay on track with assignments.
THEA 112: This class is about the introduction of musical theater, you learn who created musical theater and different plays that were emblematic throughout history.
MUSIC 7: This class is about the evolution of Jazz, if you are big on music you should take this class in order to understand how this genre was developed.
GN’s:
BISCI 3: This class teaches students the importance of being in tune with nature and the environment. At the same, it raises awareness and explains why we should take care of our environment.
EGEE 101: It teaches students the multiple ways in which we can conserve energy and live a green life.
ANTH 216N: This class is all about sex and evolution. It is a mix of biology and sociology, It’s very interesting because it covers topics that are considered taboo.
GEOSC 110H: This class is about the evolution of gemstones and how they are made and shaped as well as explains the importance of gemstones in our society.
GH’s:
COMM 168: This class is all about the media and how it is manipulated by governments and big corporations. This class is very interesting because it gives you a lot of cultural knowledge of what is going on worldwide.
PHIL 13: This class is about nature and the environment. It is very interesting to see how these two collide in so many aspects.
GS’s:
HDFS 129: This class is about all the stages humans go through during their lifespan, is very interesting and it gives you a wider scope of human nature.
HDFS 229: This class is all about the evolution of infants. It is adorable if you are a fan of babies.
AFR 110: This class is very interesting because it is all about Africa and the wonderful history this continent has behind it
HDFS 249N: This class is similar to HDFS 229 but is about the evolution of the elderly population and if you find this population interesting this class is the right fit for you.
SOC 119: This class is about race and ethics. Sam Richards makes this class so engaging and worth making the trek to Thomas 100.
PSYCH 100: This class is an introduction to psychology and is very interesting because through the semester you get a wider scope of why you are the way you are.
Let @VALLEYMag know your thoughts on these classes and which ones were your favorites.
