admissions

 

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    ACCOUNTING

      (Area of Concentration for the Associate in Arts Degree)
      (62 credit hours minimum)
      Business Department, Room L374, Phone 481-8325

      The following sequence of courses is recommended for students planning to transfer to a four- year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree in Accounting.

      • First Semester:
        035 0101 Composition 3
        030 0111 Introduction to Business 3
        030 0101 Fundamentals of Accounting 3
        045   Mathematics Requirement 3
            Social Science Requirement 3/4
          Total Hours   15/16
      • Second Semester:
        035 0102 Composition II 3
        030 0102 Principles of Accounting 3
        041 0201 General Course I 3
            Social Science Requirement 3
            Natural Science Requirements 3/4
          Total Hours   15/16
      • Third Semester:
        095 0101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
        030 0203 Introductory Cost Accounting 3
        082 0201 Principles of Economics I 3
            Social Science/Humanities Requirement 3
            Natural Science Requirements 3
          Total Hours   15/16
      • Fourth Semester:
        030 0205 Intermediate Accounting I 3
        030 0211 Business Law I 3
            Social Science/Humanities Requirement 3
            Natural Science Requirement 3
            Humanities Requirement 3
          Total Hours   15

      For requirements see General Education.
      For more information on this course of study, students may contact either the department office listed above or any of the following full-time faculty.


       

      Name Office
      Al Van Maren, chair Room L376
      George Trent Room L360
      Annette Alibhai, department secretary Room L374

    ANTHROPOLOGY

      (Area of Concentration for the Associate in Arts Degree)
      (62 credit hours minimum)
      Social Sciences Department, Room L228, Phone 481-8345

      The following sequence of courses is recommended for students planning to transfer to a four- year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree in Anthropology.

      • First Semester:
        035 0101 Composition 3
        095 0101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
        084 0101 World Geography 3
            Natural Science Requirement (Biology Lab) 4
            History Elective 3
          Total Hours   16
      • Second Semester:
        035 0102 Composition II 3
        087 0201 General Psychology 3
        041 0201 General Course I 3
            Natural Science Requirement 3/4
            History Elective 3
          Total Hours   15/16
      • Third Semester:
        081 0202 Cultural Anthropology 3
        089 0201 Introduction to the Study of Society 3
        087   Psychology 211 or 215 3
            Mathematics Requirement 4
            Humanities Requirement 3
          Total Hours   16
      • Fourth Semester:
        081 0201 Introduction to Biological & Cultural Evolution of Humans 3
            Humanities Requirement 3
            Sociology Elective 3
            Natural Science Requirement 3
            Elective 3
          Total Hours   15

      For requirements see General Education.
      Electives should be selected on the basis of the requirements of the four-year institution which you plan to attend. Consult your counselor or academic advisor.
      For more information on this course of study, students may contact either the department office listed above or any of the following full-time faculty.
       

      Name Office
      Don Borah, chair Room L229
      Mark Warden Room L247

     

    ARCHITECTURE

      (Area of Concentration for the Associate in Arts Degree)
      (67 credit hours minimum)
      Art/Architecture/Engineering Department, Room L378, Phone 481-8650

      The following sequence of courses is designed to parallel the first two years of the Architecture programs of the major universities. Since the need to meet individual requirements for a four- year degree program may be an overriding consideration, students should be aware that the sequences listed here do NOT fully reflect the Associate in Science Degreeprogram at Wright. Architecture students entering Wright are strongly advised to meet with a counselor or faculty advisor from the Architecture Department in order to plan an appropriate course of study for successful transfer.
      Note: Since Architecture is usually a five or six year program, it is recommended that students take the following additional courses during a fifth semester or summer term: Mathematics 208, Architecture 170, Engineering 190, Natural Science, or Speech may be required during a 5th semester.

      • First Semester:
        035 0101 Composition 3
        005 0111 Introduction to the Architecture Profession 2
        005 0121 Architectural Drawing I 3
        005 0166 Concepts in Planning 5
        010   Art 142 or 191 or Approved Substitute 2
          Total Hours   15
      • Second Semester:
        035 0102 Composition II 3
        005 0122 Architectural Drawing II 4
        005 0266 Architecture Planning 5
        045 0207 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I 5
          Total Hours   17
      • Third Semester:
        005 0101 History of Architecture I 3
        005 0123 Architectural Drawing III 4
        005 0202 General Construction 4
            Physics 3
            Social Science Requirement 3
          Total Hours   17
      • Fourth Semester:
              Physics 4
        005 0105 History of Architecture II 3
        005 0204 Advanced General Construction 5
        034 0206 Elements of Mechanics-Statics 3
        041 0201 General Course I 3
            Total Hours   18

      See General Education for specific information on Humanities and Social Science requirements. Architecture 104 and 105 will count as part of the Humanities requirements for Architecture majors.
      For more information on this course of study, students may contact either the department office listed above or either of the following.
       

      Name Office
      Jane Guagliardo, chair Room L379
      Denise Banks, department secretary Room L378

B

    BIOLOGY AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL SCIENCES

      (Pre-Pharmacy, Dentistry or Medicine)
      (Area of Concentration of Study for the Associate in Science Degree)
      (68 credit hours minimum)
      Biology Department, Room L280, Phone 481-8471

      The following sequence of courses is recommended for students planning to transfer to a four- year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree in Biology, or are planning a career in Pharmacy, Dentistry, or Medicine.

      • First Semester
        035 0101 Composition 3
        073 0201 General Chemistry I 5
        073 0202 Calculations for General Chemistry I 3
        023 0111 General Course I with Laboratory 4
        095 0101 Fundamentals of Speech Communications 3
          Total Hours   18
      • Second Semester
        035 0102 Composition II 3
        073 0203 General Chemistry II 4
        023 0112 General Course II with Laboratory 4
            Math Requirement 5
          Total Hours   16
      • Third Semester
        041 0201 General Course I 3
        073 0205 Organic Chemistry I 4
        073 0206 Techniques for Organic Chemistry 2
            Biology Elective 4
          Total Hours   16
      • Fourth Semester
        073 207 Organic Chemistry II 5
            Biology Elective 4
            Social Science/Humanities Requirement 3
            Humanities Requirement 3
          Total Hours   15

      For requirements see General Education .
      For more information on this course of study, students may contact either the department office listed above or any of the following full-time faculty.

      Name Office
      Anita Lendway, chair Room L279
      Nirmal Dhillon Room L261
      Jerome Lendway Room L263

    BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION GENERAL BUSINESS

      (Area of Concentration of Study for the Associate in Arts Degree)
      (63 credit hours minimum)
      Business Department, Room L374, Phone 481-8325

      The following sequence of courses is recommended for students planning to transfer to a four- year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

      • First Semester
        035 0101 Composition 3
        030 0111 Introduction to Business 3
        030 0101 Fundamentals of Accounting 3
        045 0204 Calculus for Business and Social Science 5
          Social Sciences Requirement 3
        Total Hours 17
      • Second Semester
        035 0102 Composition II 3
        030 0102 Principles of Accounting 3
        041 0201 General Course I 3
            Social Science Requirement 3
            Natural Science Requirements 3/4
          Total Hours   15/16
      • Third Semester
        095 0101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
        030 0269 Principles of Management 3
        082 0201 Principles of Economics I 3
            Social Science/Humanities Requirement 3
            Natural Science Requirements 3/4
            Total Hours   15/16
      • Fourth Semester
        030 0231 Principles of Marketing 3
        030 0211 Business Law I 3
            Social Science/Humanities Requirement 3
            Natural Science Requirement 3
            Humanities Requirement 3
          Total Hours   15

      For requirements see General Education.
      For more information on this course of study, students may contact either the department office listed above or any of the following full-time faculty.

      Name Office
      Al Van Maren, chair Room L376
      Warren Plunkett Room L370
      Annette Alibhai Room L374

       


C

    CHEMISTRY

      (Area of Concentration of Study for the Associate in Science Degree)
      (69 credit hours minimum)
      Physical Science Department, Room L378, Phone 481-8376

      The following sequence of courses is recommended for students planning to transfer to a four- year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree in Chemistry.

      • First Semester
        035 0101 Composition 3
        073 0201 General Chemistry I 5
        073 0202 Calculations for General Chemistry I 3
            Biology Requirement 4
            Social Science Requirement 3
          Total Hours   18
      • Second Semester
        035 0102 Composition II 3
        073 0203 General Chemistry I 4
        041 0201 General Course I 3
            Social Science Requirement 3
        045 0207 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I 5
          Total Hours   18
      • Third Semester
        095 0101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
        073 0205 Organic Chemistry I 4
        073 0206 Laboratory Techniques for Organic Chemistry 2
        045 0208 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II 5
            Humanities Requirement 3
          Total Hours   17
      • Fourth Semester
        073 0207 Organic Chemistry II 5
        045 0209 Calculus & Analytic Geometry III 5
            Social Science Requirement 3
            Humanities Requirement 3
          Total Hours   16

      For requirements see General Education.
      For more information on this course of study, students may contact either the department office listed above or any of the following full-time faculty.

      Name Office
      Jane Guagliardo, chair Room L379
      Walter Pravica Room L394
      Denise Banks, department secretary Room L378

E

     

    ECONOMICS

     

      (Area of Concentration of Study for the Associate in Arts Degree)
      (62 credit hours minimum)
      Social Science Department, Room L228, Phone 481-8345

      The following sequence of courses is recommended for students planning to transfer to a four- year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree in Economics.

      • First Semester
        035 0101 Composition 3
        095 0101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
        085 0111 History of the American People to 1865 3
        084 0101 World Geography 3
            Natural Science Requirement 3/4
          Total Hours   15/16
      • Second Semester
        035 0102 Composition II 3
        082 0201 Principles of Economics I 3
        085   History (American or World) 3
        041 0201 General Course I 3
            Natural Science Requirement 3/4
          Total Hours 15/16
      • Third Semester
        082 0202 Principles of Economics II 3
        086 0201 The National Government 3
        085   History (American or World) 3
        045   Mathematics Requirement 4
            Humanities Requirement 3
          Total Hours   16
      • Fourth Semester
        082 0204 *Money and Banking 3
        087 0201 General Psychology 3
            Humanities Requirement 3
            Natural Science Requirement 3
            Elective 3
          Total Hours   15

      For requirements see General Education.
      Electives should be selected on the basis of the requirements of the four-year institution which you plan to attend. Consult your counselor or academic advisor.
      For more information on this course of study, students may contact either the department office listed above or any of the following full-time faculty.

      Name Office
      Don Borah, chair Room L229
      Joan Fiorenzo, department secretary Room L228

      PLEASE NOTE: *Economics 204 (Money and Banking) is offered once each academic year.

    ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

      (Area of Concentration for Associate in Arts Degree)
      (62 credit hours minimum)
      Social Science Department, Room L228, Phone 481-8345

      The following sequence of courses is recommended for students planning to transfer to a four- year institution to pursue a bachelor' degree in Elementary Education.

      • First Semester
        035 0101 Composition 3
        095 0101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
        085 0111 History of the American People to 1865 3
        087 0201 General Psychology 3
            Natural Science Requirement 3/4
          Total Hours   15/16
      • Second Semester
        035 0102 Composition II 3
        085 0142 History of World Civilization to 1500 3
        084 0101 World Geography 3
        041 0201 General Course I 3
            Natural Science Requirement 3/4
          Total Hours   15/16
      • Third Semester
        060 0121 Introduction to Music 3
            Non-Western History 3
            Mathematics Requirement 4
            Humanities Requirement 3
            Elective 3
          Total Hours   16
      • Fourth Semester
        087 0207 Child Psychology 3
          Humanities Requirement 3
            Natural Science Requirement 3
            Elective 3
            Elective 3
          Total Hours   15

      For requirements see General Education.
      Electives should be selected on the basis of the requirements of the four-year institution which you plan to attend. Consult your counselor or academic advisor.
      For more information on this course of study, students may contact either the department office listed above or the following full-time faculty.

      Name Office
      Don Borah, chair Room L229
      Joan Fiorenzo, department secretary Room L228

    ENGINEERING

      (Area of Concentration of Study for the Associate in Engineering Science Degree)
      (67 credit hours minimum)
      Art/Architecture/Engineering Department, Room L378, Phone 481-8650

      The following sequence of courses is designed to parallel the first two years of the Engineering programs of the major universities which are accredited by the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology. Since the need to meet individual requirements for a four-year degree program may be an overriding consideration, students should be aware that the sequences listed here do NOT fully reflect the Associate in Science Degree program at Wright. Engineering students entering Wright are strongly advised to meet with a counselor or faculty advisor from the Engineering Department in order to plan an appropriate course of study for successful transfer.

      • First Semester
        035 0101 Composition I 3
        045 0207 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 5
        073 0201 General Chemistry I 5
        073 0202 Calculations for General Chemistry I 3
            Fine Arts Course 2
          Total Hours   18
      • Second Semester
        035 0102 Composition II 3
        034 0131 Engineering Graphics and Introduction to Design 3
        045 0208 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 5
        073 0203 General Chemistry II 4
        077 0215 Statics 3
          Total Hours   18
      • Third Semester
            Social Science Course 3
        045 0209 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III 5
        077 0216 Dynamics 3
        077 0235 Engineering Physics I 4
          Total Hours   15
      • Fourth Semester
        034 0190 Introduction to Computer Applications 3
        041 0201 General Course I 3
        045 0210 Differential Equations 3
        077 0236 Engineering Physics II 4
        077 0217 Mechanics of Materials 3
            Total Hours 16

      See General Education for specific information on Humanities and Social Science requirements.
      For more information on this course of study, students may contact either the department office listed above or the following full-time faculty

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      Name Office
      Dan Lackowski, chair Room L386
      Denise Banks, department secretary Room L378

    ENGLISH

      (Area of Concentration of Study for the Associate in Arts Degree)
      (62 credit hours minimum)
      English Department, Room L323, Phone 481-8570

      The following sequence of courses is recommended for students planning to transfer to a four- year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree in English.

      • First Semester
        035 0101 Composition 3
        095 0101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
        041 0201 General Course I 3
            Mathematics Requirement 4
            Social Science Requirement 3
          Total Hours   16
      • Second Semester
        035 0102 Composition II 3
        036 0110 Introduction to Literature 3
            Humanities Requirement 3
            Social Science Requirement 3
            Natural Science Requirement 3/4
          Total Hours   15/16
      • Third Semester
        035 0241 Creative Writing 3
            Social Science Requirement 3
            *Humanities Requirement 3
            Natural Science Requirement 3/4
            Business or Report Writing 3
          Total Hours   15/16
      • Fourth Semester
        036 0113 Fiction 3
            Social Science/Humanities Requirement 3
            Natural Science Requirement 3
            Elective (Literature) 3
            Elective (Journalism) 3
          Total Hours   15

      For requirements see General Education.
      Electives should be selected on the basis of the requirements of the four-year institution which you plan to attend.
      For more information on this course of study, students may contact either the department office listed above or any of the following full-time faculty.

      Name Office
      Marlys Styne, chair Room L325
      Rocco Blasi Room L327
      Robert Blackwood Room L334
      Barbara Hunter Room L346
      Elizabeth Bouchard Room L338
      Donna Striegel, department secretary Room L323

      *PLEASE NOTE: Literature courses fulfill part of the Humanities requirement.

    ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE(Pending Approval)

    (Area of concentration of study for the Associate in Science Degree)