General Education Requirements Workshop
Presented by the
Office of Academic Advisement

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Art
Communication + Theatre
English
Foreign Languages + Humanities
Music
Philosophy

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Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Physics
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+ Lab Course
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Computer Science
Math
Nursing

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African-American
Studies
Anthropology
Business
Economics
Geography
Gerontology
Government
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History
International Studies
Occupational Safety &
Environmental Health
Psychology
Sociology
Social Work
Women’s Studies

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G1 Arts & Humanities
4 courses/ 12 credits *
2 courses from same dept.
No more than 2 from same
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G3 Social Sciences
4 courses/12 credits *
2 courses from same dept.
No more than 2 from same
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G2 Math/Science
4 courses/ 12 credits *
2 courses from same dept.
No more than 2 from same dept.
1 Approved Math Course
Natural Science & Approved Lab
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G4 Additional Req’s
ENGL 110
COMM 100
Wellness
Advanced Writing
Perspectives Course (P)
4 Writing “W” Courses
3 200 + Courses
* Gen Ed Approved

G1 Arts & Humanities
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3 courses/ 9 credits *
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2 courses from same dept.
No more than 2 from same
G2 Math/Science
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3 courses/ 9 credits *
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2 courses from same dept.
No more than 2 from same dept.
Natural Science Req & Approved Lab
G3 Social Sciences
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3 courses/ 9 credits *
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2 courses from same dept.
No more than 2 from same
* Gen Ed Approved
Foundations
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ENGL 110
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COMM 100
Advanced Writing
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MATH *
Connections & Exploration
 Perspectives Course (P)
 Wellness Course
 3 200+ Level Courses
 4 Writing “W” Courses
 Cultural Diversity &
Community Course (D)
 First-Year Inquiry Seminar (FYI)
 Open Elective(s)

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What is it?
 interdisciplinary and/or multicultural in content and require a high level of educational maturity, knowledge and thinking
Stipulations?
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Cannot count toward major or required related courses
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Must complete ENGL 110 and 24 credits of Liberal Arts
Core beforehand
Examples?
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ANTH 342 World Hunger, EDUC 433 Gender and Race Issues in
Children’s Literature, MUSI 369 West African Music and Dance

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What is it?
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Specifically designed for first semester freshmen and offered in a seminar format, typically linked to a foundations course (either ENGL 110 or COMM 100) as part of a living/learning community
Functions?
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Introduce a process of critical inquiry applied to important social, cultural, scientific, technological, and/or aesthetic problems
Support students’ transition into the college experience academically, socially and personally
Examples?
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The Amish and the Media, The Deindustrialization of the United
States: Jobs Today, Gone Tomorrow, Dream of America

Focus on:
Cultural Diversity
& Community Course (D)
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What is it?
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Is intercultural and/or cross-cultural, with culture being a worldview that reflects beliefs, customs, values, politics, and experiences as shaped by race and ethnicity, gender, geography, language, sexual orientation, education, economics, age, nationality, religious affiliation, occupation and/or physical ability among others
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Helps students identify, critically analyze and apply scholarship and experience related to cultural diversity
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May also count as part of any additional requirement
(major, minor or Gen Ed)

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P can be a D
D can be a W
P can’t be a W
FYI can’t be a W

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General Education Sheets
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Undergraduate Catalogue
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Academic Advisement Website
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Call Academic Advisement x. 3257