Auburn First courses count toward post-secondary general education requirements and lay the foundation for academic success at the college level. All courses are subject to seat availability. The Auburn First team encourages students to apply early to secure their first choice.
For students admitted and enrolled prior to Spring 2024, CLICK HERE for your course options.
Students will access their Auburn First courses and complete coursework using Canvas. Please note if your high school uses Canvas, your Auburn First courses will not appear there. They should be accessed at auburn.instructure.com.
Auburn instructors have designed the following courses to meet quality and accessibility standards that will allow students to maximize their academic potential. Auburn First courses will guide students to learn, practice, and complete thoughtfully created assignments that lay a strong foundation for their futures. Information about our Student Orientation and registration is included in the Next Steps email you will receive after your application has been fully processed. Students must complete the Student Orientation course to register for their first semester.
Unless specifically noted, Auburn First courses are offered online, asynchronously, to participating students. This means that there are no set class meeting times, and students can work at their own pace around their high school schedules. Students will be expected to meet the due dates and deadlines set by their professors, but they will not be required to log in and “attend” class. Online courses at Auburn University are taught by instructors and do have capacity limits.
Unless specifically noted, Auburn First courses are offered online, asynchronously, to participating students. This means that there are no set class meeting times, and students can work at their own pace around their high school schedules. Students will be expected to meet the due dates and deadlines set by their professors, but they will not be required to log in and “attend” class. Online courses at Auburn University are taught by instructors and do have capacity limits.
Course List
Students receive an intensive study of and practice in effective expository and argumentative writing. Course is 3 credit hours. Students who earn a 30 or higher on the ACT English test receive credit for this course at Auburn University. Course is part of Group A.
Students receive instruction in rhetorical principles, textual practices, cultural expectations, and critical habits of mind commonly associated with academic research writing. Course is 3 credit hours. Students who earn a 35 or higher on the ACT English test receive credit for this course and ENGL 1100 at Auburn University. Course is part of Group A.
Students complete culturally diverse readings in world literature from the ancient period to c. 1600 and engage in course discussions and assignments. Course is 3 credit hours. Course is part of Group A.
Students complete culturally diverse readings in world literature from c. 1600 to the present and engage in course discussions and assignments. Course is 3 credit hours. Course is part of Group A.
Students are introduced to the study of human evolution, early civilizations, and globalization, and linguistic and cultural problems using the four sub-fields of anthropology, including biological/physical anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology, and linguistics. Course is 3 credit hours. Course is part of Group A.
Students are introduced to the study of social and cultural patterns of society. Course is 3 credit hours. Course is part of Group A.
Introduction to social work practice, examining career opportunities, history of the profession, practice settings, values, ethics, and types of clientele. Course is 3 credit hours. Course is part of Group A.
Students are instructed on economic principles emphasizing scarcity and choice, consumer behavior, supply and demand, markets, production and cost, globalization of markets, role of government, and market and government failure. Course is 3 credit hours. Course is part of Group B.
Students are instructed on economic principles emphasizing economic aggregates, including measuring economic performance, macroeconomic theory, inflation and unemployment, money and banking, and fiscal and monetary policy. Course is 3 credit hours. Course is part of Group B.
Students are instructed on American political institutions, processes and behavior in comparative context, with special attention to the ways in which cultural and social diversity in the United States have impacted its politics. Course is 3 credit hours. Course is part of Group B.
Examination of current trends toward globalization in institutional development to address world problems. Course is 3 credit hours. Course is part of Group B.
Students are introduced to oral communication theory and practice in a public speaking setting, with emphasis on content, organization, delivery, and adaptation to the audience. Course is 3 credit hours. Course is part of Group B.
Survey course on world history from early humanity to the late 18th century. Students will examine the record of human political, social, cultural, religious, and economic activities across time, regions, civilizations, and cultures. Course is 3 credit hours. Course is part of Group B.
Survey course on world history from since the Industrial Revolution. Students will examine the record of human political, social, cultural, religious, and economic activities across time, regions, civilizations, and cultures.Course is 3 credit hours. Course is part of Group B.
SENIOR EXPERIENCE COURSES
Auburn First remains committed to exploring ways to support our student’s college and career aspirations. Our program aims to prepare high school students for a rigorous college experience, ensuring their success as Auburn University students and helping them achieve their academic goals.
The selection of courses below is designed for high school seniors who have demonstrated success in their Auburn First coursework. These courses do not count toward automatic admission and are only available to students during the fall and spring of their senior year.
University Core
Students are introduced to spatial and locational context for analyzing change in the contemporary world, including elements of both physical and cultural environments. Course is 3 credit hours. Core Social Science.
An introduction to global studies with emphasis on topics relevant to Human Sciences majors. Designed to help students interested in the global challenges develop their critical thinking skills as they conceptualize, develop, and implement a comprehensive solution-based learning assignment. Course is 3 credit hours. Core Social Science.
Students learn general physical geology. Survey of the important minerals and rocks. Origin and classification of geologic structures, earthquakes, and landforms. Study of geologic maps. Course is 4 credit hours and includes an integrated online lab. Core Science.
Students are instructed on Algebra of functions including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Systems of equations and inequalities, quadratic inequalities, the Binomial Theorem. Course is 3 credit hours. Core Math. Placement score required. For more information, visit aub.ie/mathplacement.
Students are instructed on basic analytic and geometric properties of the trigonometric functions. Complex numbers, De Moivre's Theorem, polar coordinates. Course is 3 credit hours. Core Math. Placement score required. For more information, visit aub.ie/mathplacement.
Students are instructed on algebraic functions, Exponential Logarithmic functions, and analytic and geometric properties of trigonometric functions. Course is 4 credit hours. Core Math. Placement score required. For more information, visit aub.ie/mathplacement.
Students learn limits; the derivative of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; applications of the derivative and antiderivatives; the definite integral and applications to area problems; and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Course is 4 credit hours. Core Math. Placement score required. For more information, visit aub.ie/mathplacement.
Appreciation of theatre arts including stage, television, and film. Development of sensitive and critical sophistication as articulate, discriminating theatre-goers. Play and film viewing, play-reading, critiques, and term projects. Course is 3 credit hours. Core Fine Arts.
Orientation in the art of listening. Outstanding composers and musical composition. No previous music training required. Course is 3 credit hours. Core Fine Arts.
Survey of popular music styles from the late 19th century to the present day. No previous music training required. Course is 3 credit hours. Core Fine Arts.
Introduction to film analysis, modes of film practice, and critical approaches to the study of cinema. Course is 3 credit hours. Core Fine Arts.
This introduction to global art history teaches the basic concepts of visual analysis by discussing the historical, social, and political contexts of major themes in art history. Specific topics and emphases vary by instructor. Course is 3 credit hours. Core Fine Arts.
Introduction to non-native languages as representational reflections of two different cultural regions and impetus for in-depth analysis of global identities. Course is 3 credit hours. Core Humanities.
Interdisciplinary examination of the definitions of gender and impact of culture on the construction of gender. Diversity of representation, reflecting upon the histories of woman from a local and global perspective will be the keynote of the course. Course is 3 credit hours. Core Social Science.
World Languages
Basic language skills stressed with progressive emphasis on conversation. Exposure to Hispanic civilization. For students with less than two years of high school Spanish. Course is 4 credit hours. Contact the Department of Foreign Languages regarding questions about placement 334.844.4345. CLA Core.
Fundamentals of Spanish language skills stressed with progressive emphasis on conversation. Exposure to Hispanic civilization.Course is 4 credit hours. Contact the Department of Foreign Languages regarding questions about placement 334.844.4345. CLA Core.
Fundamentals of German language skills stressed. Exposure to Germanic civilization. For students with no previous background or less than two years of high school German. Course is 4 credit hours. Contact the Department of Foreign Languages regarding questions about placement 334.844.4345. CLA Core.
Basic language skills in Italian; exposure to culture. Course is 4 credit hours. Contact the Department of Foreign Languages regarding questions about placement 334.844.4345. CLA Core.
Continuation of basic language skills; exposure to cultureCourse is 4 credit hours. Contact the Department of Foreign Languages regarding questions about placement 334.844.4345. CLA Core.
Exposure to Chinese language and culture for students with little or no knowledge of Chinese.Course is 4 credit hours. Contact the Department of Foreign Languages regarding questions about placement 334.844.4345. CLA Core.
Course for beginners without any background in Korean. This class will help students learn all four skills of modern Korean: speaking, listening, writing, and reading.Course is 4 credit hours. Contact the Department of Foreign Languages regarding questions about placement 334.844.4345. CLA Core.
Major Exploration
Survey of the field of speech pathology-audiology. Includes history of the profession, the inter-relatedness of the various pathologies, general principles of evaluation and therapy and the profession itself. Course is 3 credit hours. The Auburn First team recommends this course for students who are interested in pursuing Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.
Explore broad patterns in human prehistory over the past 10,000 years, including the origins of culture, religion, domestication and agriculture, writing, cities, and states. Course is 3 credit hours. The Auburn First team recommends this course for students who are interested in pursuing Anthropology.
Pr. MATH 1120 or MATH 1130 or MATH 1150 or MATH 1610 or MATH 1617 or MATH 1680. Introduction to statistical concepts, reasoning and methods used in data analysis, descriptive statistics, sampling distributions, statistical inference, confidence intervals, regression or correlation, and contingency tables. Students who have previous credit in any higher-numbered math course may not receive credit. Course is 3 credit hours. The Auburn First team recommends this course for students who wish to pursue Nursing and other STEM majors.
Plans for managing personal financing problems involving insurance, housing, household budgeting, investments, personal and bank loans, personal credit, and time value of money. Course is 3 credit hours. The Auburn First team recommends this course for all students to develop their financial literacy. Course is only offered on campus.
Explores standards of practice in forensic anthropology and analysis of case studies. Course is 3 credit hours. The Auburn First team recommends this course for students who are interested in pursuing Anthropology.
