Auburn First Courses

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.

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 First offers Auburn University courses taught by Auburn University faculty. Students must be prepared to meet the expectations of a college-level course and college professor, including standards of professionalism and rigor of assignments.

High School vs. College Expectations

Dual enrollment is not college courses with high school expectations. College class = college rigor. Students receive extra support from our Student Success team, making their transition from high school to college more successful – not “easier”.

High School College
Teachers allow you to make up missed assignments with no notice Without a university-approved excuse, professors do not have to allow you to make up anything, notice or not.
Teachers might provide you with a fill-in-the-blank study guide for each test. Professors tell you what the test covers and expect you to do the rest.
Teachers fit their content delivery to your learning style and needs. Professors deliver content. Often, students adapt it to fit their learning style and needs.
Teachers continuously remind you of upcoming assignments and projects. Professors expect you to read the syllabus and keep up with due dates in Canvas yourself.
Online Course Design

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.

Unless specifically stated, Auburn First courses are offered online, asynchronously to participating students. Though there are no synchronous “Zoom” meetings or set class times, this is not the same as a student-paced online class.

Auburn First courses are instructor led, meaning that students are expected to log in regularly and work within the course schedule set by their professor. Generally, courses operate on a weekly scheduled release, so students should not expect to be able to do “everything at once”.

Registration Quick Facts:

  • WHEN? Registration for Summer and Fall classes is concurrent and opens in late March. Registration for Spring classes opens in late October.

  • HOW? Auburn First students will use our Course Request Form to register for classes while they are in our program, not Tiger Scheduler.

  • WHERE? Depending on their student status, Auburn First students will access the Course Request Form in one of two ways:

    • New Students must complete an Auburn First application on our website by the deadline. Once accepted, a $250 non-refundable enrollment deposit is required to register for classes. New students will complete the Online Student Orientation to register for classes their first semester.

    • Continuing Students will receive our Course Request Form directly to their AU email account.

  • WHAT ELSE? All courses are subject to seat availability. Students should also consult their counselor prior to registering for classes if they intend to earn dual credit.

For students pursuing automatic admission, pay attention to which courses fall under Group A and which courses fall under Group B. In addition to the other requirements, students must take at least one course from each group to qualify for automatic admission.

Group A Group B
ENGL 1100 ECON 2020
ENGL 1120 ECON 2030
ENGL 2200 HIST 1010
ENGL 2210 HIST 1020
ANTH 1000 COMM 1000
SOCY 1000 POLI 1090
SOWO 2000 POLI 1050

Click here for a complete list of automatic admission requirements.

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.

Pre-requisite: College credit for ENGL 1100 or equivalent ("C" or better). 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.

Pre-requisite: College credit for ENGL 1120 or equivalent ("C" or better). 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.

Pre-requisite: College credit for ENGL 1120 or equivalent ("C" or better). 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 open to high school seniors who have completed at least one Auburn First course. These courses do not count toward automatic admission and are only available to students during the fall and spring of their senior year.

Senior Experience courses are shared with Auburn's undergraduate population, meaning that our access to these courses is limited and course offerings are not guaranteed each semester. Students can also expect to interact with more undergraduate students than other dual enrollment students.

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 AU Math Placement.

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 AU Math Placement.

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 AU Math Placement.

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 AU Math Placement.

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.

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.

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