Corps of Discovery (COD)

This is a course designed to foster the success of first-year students as they transition into the University of Providence community. The course helps students lay they groundwork necessary to develop as whole persons during and after their time at the University of Providence. It familiarizes them with the academic, emotional, spiritual, and physical resources of the campus community. Students are introduced to and invited to engage actively with the Providence tradition and mission, with particular emphasis on service, academic inquiry, and other central characteristics of Catholic, liberal arts education. The faculty-led classroom seminars are integrated with co-curricular activities sponsored by Student Affairs and Campus Ministry.

Corps of Discovery 101 is a required course designed to assist campus-based first-year students as they transition to collegiate life and struggle to overcome barriers to academic and social success at the university. The primary objective of the course is self-awareness, with a focus on student emotional, physical and spiritual development. Students participate in a wide variety of engaging field experiences and meaningful classroom activities.

Corps of Discovery 102 is a required course designed to assist campus-based first-year students as they transition to collegiate life and struggle to overcome barriers to academic and social success at the university. The primary objective of the course is self-awareness, with a focus on student emotional, physical and spiritual development. Students participate in a wide variety of engaging field experiences and meaningful classroom activities.

Corps of Discovery 201 is an elective course for sophomores, juniors and seniors. It builds upon Corps of Discovery 101. Using the theme of “Uncommon Courage,” the course encourages students to connect with our 75-year history while building models of community service into the future. Students plan and implement small team projects that are aimed at enhancing our own sense of university community. COD 201 was designed by our own faculty and staff with the primary objective of creating a culture of service at the University of Great Falls.

Corps of Discovery 202 is an elective course for sophomores, juniors and seniors. It builds upon Corps of Discovery 101. Using the theme of “Uncommon Courage,” the course encourages students to connect with our 75-year history while building models of community service into the future. Students plan and implement small team projects that are aimed at enhancing our sense of community within Great Falls. COD 201 was designed by our own faculty and staff with the primary objective of creating a culture of service at the university, city and state levels.