WHAT’S A BLUEPRINT?

BLUEPRINTS

A collection of thematically related courses that students can choose to navigate through the True Blue Core. Created through faculty collaboration, Blueprints are intended to help students see the connections among their Core courses. Most Blueprints connect a maximum of 3 courses and are cross disciplinary and cross college.

Key Features:

• They are optional: you can start or stop a Blueprint whenever you want.
• They are tailored to bring faculty expertise together with student interests.
• You can choose Blueprints to match your interests.
• You may complete multiple Blueprints.
• You earn a digital badge when you complete a Blueprint.

Mind, Body, and Wellness Blueprint

Benefits:

Mind, Body, and Wellness Blueprint Description:

Courses in the Mind, Body, and Wellness Blueprint have been strategically selected to provide a multidimensional understanding of the mind-body connection and the meaning of wellness. These courses offer a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between mind and body, preparing students to critically engage with complex issues and navigate the challenges of being human.

Course List for Mind, Body, and Wellness:

Choose 4 courses from the list below. These courses simultaneously fulfill your True Blue Core category requirements. Be strategic. Before you register for any of the courses listed below, consult with your advisor to make sure you have not already met the requirement for the category. NOTE: The courses listed below may only count for the Blueprint starting with AY 2025-2026.

FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS	CATEGORY	COURSE
Written Communication		ENGL 1010 (not all sections)
Information Literacy		HLTH 1150 Health Literacy
Non-written Communication		World Languages 1010-2020
Quantitative Literacy		Math 1530 Applied Statistics
		FIN 2110/ECON 2110 Personal Financial Planning
KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS
Human Society & Social Relationships (HSSR); Critical Thinking Learning Outcome	Discovery	PSY 1410 General Psychology
		RS 2030 Religion & Society
		HLTH 1530/1531 Health & Wellness
	Explorations	PHIL 2110  Elementary Logic and Critical Thinking
		FOED 2000 How People Learn
		UNIV 1010 University Seminar
		CDFS 2100 Dating & Mating
		NFS 1240 Introduction to Nutrition and Wellness
Scientific Literacy (Sci Lit); Inquiry & Analysis Learning Outcome	Discovery	BIOL 1030 Exploring Life
	Explorations	No TBC courses available
Creativity & Cultural Expression (CCE); Intercultural Understanding Learning Outcome	Discovery	DANC 1000 Intro to Dance
	Explorations	FL 1000 Intersections of Language & Culture
		THEA 1005 Acting for Non-majors
History & Civic Learning (HCL); Civic Learning Outcome	Discovery
	Explorations	SW 2000 Social, Economic and Environmental Justice
		HIST 2065 Themes in Global History: Trauma and Recovery in the 20th Century

More Blueprints coming in AY 2026-2027!

• Ask your advisor for more information.