General Education Requirements General Education Requirements General Informatio, associate degree are required to complete the same General Education requirements that are outlined for the corresponding bachelor degree. General Education is that portion of the curriculum that instructs students in various methods of learning. It ensures that their overall program of study at the University will result in reasonable breadth and depth of understanding of the physical, biological and cultural worlds. General Education empowers students to function after graduation as independent thinkers and learners and as able contributors to the world society of educated human beings. A coordinated program of General Education courses is required for the associate of arts, associate of science, and baccalaureate degrees-regardless of student major or minor. General Education presumes that students have or will acquire basic skills in critical and analytical thinking, in written and oral communication, and in the manipulation of numerical and other abstract concepts. General Education courses are introductory in content, and must involve the student in the methods, major themes and organizing concepts of the various disciplinary approaches to learnings. The set of general education courses selected by a student should demonstrate rigor, breadth, and a continuity of learning. Demonstrated outcomes must include: College level skill in: Written, oral and graphic communication Abstract logic and reasoning The use of computer software The use of library and other research sources Critical thinking, cognitive learning, and problem solving Significant knowledge and understanding of: Ethical principles and standards Human behavior, interpersonal relationships, and social interactions Scientific, historical and aesthetic thought Creativity in the visual, literary, and performing arts Diverse cultures, physical and cultural geography, and economic systems Biological and environmental interrelationships Personal health management Please Note: Courses taken to fulfill General Education requirements must be graded; i.e., cannot be taken on a Credit/No-credit basis. General Education Requirements - HUMANITIES AREA • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts: Select 15 credit hours from at least 4 groups. • Bachelor of Science: Select 9 credit hours from at least 2 groups. • Bachelor of Integrated Studies: Select 12 credit hours from at least 3 groups. • One literature course is required for all four degrees. Groups: ART: Art HU101, Introduction to the Visual Arts (3) Art HU103, Studio Art for the Non-Art Major (3) Art HU201, Art and Architecture of the World: Paleolithic-AD 200 (4) Art HU202, Art and Architecture of the World: AD 200- 1600(4) Art HU203, Art and Architecture of the World: AD 1600- Present (4) Art HU204, Introduction to Asian Art (4) COMMUNICATION: Commun HU102, Principles of Public Speaking (3) Commun HU105, Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (3) Commun HU228, Mass Media and Society (3) DANCE: Dance HU101, Introduction to Dance (3) FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Foreign Language class HU190, Study Abroad (Entry- Level Proficiency: No Functional Ability) (1-5) Foreign Language class HU290, Study Abroad (Entry- Level Proficiency: Novice High) (1-5) Foreign Language class HU203, Second Year (4) HONORS: Honors HU153, Perspectives in the Humanities (3-5) Honors HU/SS 211, Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the West in the Classical and Medieval Eras (4) Honors HU/SS 212, Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the Modern Era (4) Honors HU/SS 213, Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the East (4) LITERATURE: • Foreign Language HL170, Introduction to Foreign Literature in Translation (4) • Engl HL232, Introduction to Fiction (3) • Engl HL233, Introduction to Drama (3) • Engl HL234, Introduction to Poetry (3) • Engl HL250, Introduction to Literature (3) • Engl HL251, Masterpieces of American Literature (3) • Engl HL261, Masterpieces of English Literature (3) • Engl HL268, Introduction to Shakespeare (3) • Engl HL271, Perspectives on Women's Literature (3) • Engl HL275, Themes & Ideas (3) MUSIC: • Music HU 101, Introduction to Music (5) • Music HU102, The Evolution of Jazz (3) • Music HU103, Music in American Culture (3) • Music HU104, Music, The Arts and Civilization (3) PHILOSOPHY: • Philo HU 101, Introduction to Philosophy (5) • Philo HU 112, Introduction to Ethics (5) • Philo HU115, Critical Thinking (4) THEATRE ARTS: • Theatr HU 101, Understanding Theatre (3) • Theatr HU102, Survey of Cinema (3) • Theatr HU 104, Survey of American Musical Theatre (3) SCIENCE AREA • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts: Select 9 credit hours in the Science area, at least one course from a life science group and at least one course from a physical science group. • Bachelor of Science: Select 18 credit hours in Science, at least two courses from two different physical science groups and at least two courses from two different life science groups. • Bachelor of Integrated Studies: Select 12 credit hours, at least one course from a life science group and one course from a physical science group. Groups-Life Science: BOTANY: • Botany LS110, General Botany (5) • Botany LS 130, Past, Present, and Future Uses of Plants (4) • Botany LSI37, Principles of Life Science (5) • Botany LS140, Environment Appreciation (5) HONORS: • Honors LS 151, Perspectives in the Life Sciences (3-5) MICROBIOLOGY: • Micro LS 111, Introductory Microbiology (5) • Micro LS 115, Elementary Public Health (4) • Micro LS 137, Principles of Life Science (5) • Micro LS205, Principles of Microbiology (5) ZOOLOGY: Zool LSI37, Principles of Life Science (5) Zool LSI60, General Zoology (5) Zool LSI80, Human Biology (5) Zool LS201, Human Physiology (5) Zool LS230, Human Genetics and Society (5) Groups-Physical Science: CHEMISTRY: • Chem PS 101, Introduction to Chemistry (5) • Chem PS 111, General Chemistry (5) • Chem PS 121, Principles of Chemistry (5) • Chem PS 136, Principles of Physical Science (5) EARTH SCIENCE: • Geogr PS 101, Physical Geography (5) • Geogr PS 113, Introduction to Meteorology (4) • Geogr PS 135, Principles of Earth Science (5) • Geosc PS 103, Earthquakes & Volcanoes (4) • Geosc PS 111, Physical Geology (5) • Geosc PS 135, Principles of Earth Science (5) • Geosc PS 160, Dinosaurs, Fossils, & Extinction (4) • Geosc PS 180, Geology of the National Parks (3) HONORS: • Honors PS 150, Perspectives in the Physical Sciences (3-5) PHYSICS: Phsx PS 101, Introduction to Physics (5) Phsx PS 103, Introduction to Astronomy (5) Phsx PS111, General Physics (4) Phsx PS114, Laboratory Physics (1) Phsx PS 136, Principles of Physical Science (5) Phsx PS 161, Physics for Scientists & Engineers (4) Phsx PS 164, Laboratory Physics (1) NOTE: The Biomedical Sciences Core courses, Hthsci 111, 112, and 113 also satisfy some Natural Science general education credit. See the Health Sciences section of the College of Health Professions for a detailed explanation. NOTE: Elementary Education majors should take Geol or Geogr PS 135, Chem or Phsx PS 136, and Botany or Micro or Zool LSI37, and one other LS life Science course to satisfy general education requirements. SOCIAL SCIENCE AREA • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts: Select 12 credit hours from at least 2 groups. • Bachelor of Science: Select 9 credit hours from at least 2 groups. • Bachelor of Integrated Studies: Select 12 credit hours from at least 3 groups. Groups: ANTHROPOLOGY • Anthro SS101, Introduction to Anthropology (5) • Anthro SS203, Introduction to Archaeology (5) • Anthro SS210, Peoples and Cultures of the World (3) CHILD & FAMILY STUDIES: • Chfam SSI50, Human Development (5) CRIMINAL JUSTICE • CJ 101, Criminal Justice (5) ECONOMICS: • Econ SS101, Principles of Economics (5) • Econ SS203, Macroeconomic Analysis (4) • Econ SS/SB274, Economic History of the U.S. (5) GEOGRAPHY: • Geogr SS 110, World Regional Geography (5) • Geogr SSI52, Geography of the U.S. & Canada (5) GERONTOLOGY: • Geront SS 101, Introduction to Gerontology (5) • Geront SS222, Introduction to Social Gerontology (3) Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 28 29 Continuing Education