Learning Community courses are introduced as part of the overall plan which is being developed to enhance the first year experience for students entering the university.  Learning Communities at MSU consist of courses typically taken by first year students, which will be linked together with a paired course, in which students’ learning opportunities will be enhanced by developing interpersonal relationships by having the same classmates in at least two classes, by participating in cross-curricular assignments among the paired courses, and by the collaboration or interaction of the respective professors.  While every learning community pair will be unique based on the different instructors and course content, they will all work to achieve enhanced learning, critical thinking, and a sense of community.  These courses are intended for new first-time students out of high school with less than 30 college semester credit hours and should not be taken by returning or continuing students who should choose among the many other options available to them.
Learning Community Courses have section numbers that begin with an "L" (for example, POLS 1333-L10).  They are listed in the schedule of classes for each term in which they are offered.