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PaSSS Courses

 

First Summer:

Students enrolled in PaSSS will take the following two general education courses during their first summer.

CAS 100 Effective Speech

Introduction to speech communication: formal speaking, group discussion, analysis and evaluation of messages.

Monday–Thursday
9:00–10:30 a.m.

IST 144N: Invasion of Technology from a 21st Century Perspective

Introduction to the world of technology from a humanistic point of view. Students will embark on a journey starting in the early 20th century to explore technology, relationships between technology and society, and the varying theoretical and historical underpinnings about "human progress" in respect to these relationships.

Monday–Thursday
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Math Academy 

The Math Academy helps prepare you for your first required math course in the upcoming fall semester. The Math Academy works with you at your current math level. Instructors will help students develop strategies for working in a self-paced environment with accompanying course materials.

Monday and Wednesday
1:15 – 2:45 p.m.

Sample Program Calendar for First Year Students

    MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
Course One 9:00–10:30 a.m. CAS 100 CAS 100 CAS 100 CAS 100
Course Two 10:45 a.m.– 12:15 p.m. IST 144N IST 144N IST 144N IST 144N
Common Hour 12:15–1:15 p.m. Lunch/ Co-curricular events Lunch/ Co-curricular events Lunch/ Co-curricular events Lunch/ Co-curricular events
Academy Hour 1:15–2:45 p.m. Math Academy N/A Math Academy N/A


Second Summer: 

Students enrolled in their second summer in PaSSS will take 3-12 credits of courses of their choosing. Courses can be taken during any summer session and can be in-person or online.

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Penn State Lehigh Valley’s PaSSS program will provide you with tools and resources to increase the likelihood that you will graduate and earn your Penn State degree on time or early, potentially saving thousands of dollars in tuition and fees.

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