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This paper describes a breadth-first introduction to the computing disciplines. This approach differs from the breadth-first approach as given in the Computing Curriculum 2001 report in that it is the first course for students majoring in Computer Science (CS), Computer Information Systems (CIS), Information Technology (IT), Interactive Media (IM) or Computational Science (COS). The small university at which the course is offered has limited resources and limited student enrollment for the degree programs. Thus, courses must overlap in the degree programs. The new approach introduces computing, funnels students into the most appropriate major, increases retention and presents a more holistic picture of what is encompassed in the various computing disciplines. In the first offering of the course with the new approach, there has been a significant increase in the retention of students that continue in one of the computing majors.