BA/BS Degree Requirements are predetermined for each major as noted in the catalog.
See COR in handbook index (separate document)
Goals: Students must be able to communicate, think critically, do mathematics, and assess and evaluate information at least well enough to apply these basic skills in the context of their education at Edgewood
College, prepare them for lives of meaningful professional leadership and growth, and demonstrate intellectual and practical skills for active citizenship and everyday life.
Policies Advisors Need to Know
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Full-time first-year students must complete a minimum of one Initial Cornerstone Experience in the first semester.
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Cornerstone courses are required to be taken in the first four semesters, as they build important fundamental skills; transfers also need to complete these courses in four semesters.
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Some cornerstone courses serve as prerequisites for other courses: e.g., ENG 110 W is the pre-requisite for most X and C courses; PHIL 101 T is the prerequisite for any P tagged course. Check the catalogue.
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Some courses require placement testing as a prerequisite.
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There are two types of Experiences within the Cornerstone category: 5 Initial and 3 Enriched
Cornerstones.
Requirement: A course with an approved I tag or demonstrated proficiency.
Goals: The development of information literacy skills enables each student to access, evaluate, organize, and synthesize information from a variety of sources and apply it in their personal, professional, and academic lives.
The development of technological literacy skills enables each student to use appropriate technology effectively in their scholarly pursuits, the world of work, and everyday life. Specifically, each student will be able to:
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Apply a repertoire of creative and flexible information-seeking strategies to investigate an issue or topic.
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Develop an understanding of the social, ethical, and legal issues affecting the access to and use of information and technology, such as plagiarism, copyright, privacy, and socio-political issues.
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Use, understand, and appreciate computing technology as a tool of information and knowledge management.
 Use computing technology effectively in one’s field(s) of study.
Policies Advisors Need to Know
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The I tag must be taken in the first four semesters.
2.
The I tag is the only general education requirement that requires a specific number of transfer credit to fulfill the requirement. Transfer students must transfer in a total of 3 credits. This can be done in a variety of ways: a.
One class for 3 credits b.
Three classes for 1 credit each c.
One class for 2 credits and one class for 1 credit
Requirement – One of: MATH 101, 114A, 121, 222, 231, 232 or 233 or demonstrated proficiency.
CAUTION: Some majors require students to take a specific M tagged math course! Check the catalog.
Goals: The development of mathematical thinking skills enables each student to illuminate mathematical truths through the use of pattern recognition and articulation, spatial reasoning, and deductive reasoning, informed by a comprehension of the meaning and significance of number and measurement. The development of quantitative literacy skills enables each student to utilize a diverse set of mathematical ideas in a variety of contexts to understand and describe everyday occurrences. Specifically, each student will be able to:
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Analyze and solve mathematical problems and effectively communicate mathematical thinking.
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Use deductive reasoning in a variety of mathematical settings.
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Solve problems using mathematical insights, for example through pattern recognition, spatial reasoning and understanding of measurement.
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Demonstrate number sense and comprehend the significance of numbers and measurement relevant to life in this culture and in the world, and draw reasonable conclusions about information presented in a quantitative format
Policies Advisors Need to Know:
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M tag must be taken in the first four semesters.
2.
If a student places into MATH 98, he/she should take it during his/her first year. The course does not count in credits toward graduation, but does count in the student's total semester load for billing and financial aid purposes.
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Students are placed into math courses one of three ways: a) their ACT scores (taken within two years), b) Edgewood placement tests or c) automatic placement by the advising office based on previous college level work
For transfer students:
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Transfer students who have taken a college level math class within the last five years that doesn’t transfer to Edgewood as an M tagged course are exempt from taking the placement exam. They automatically place into level 2 (Math 101, 121, 114A full semester version). They are eligible to take the math placement if they are looking to place at a higher level. Transfer students who have passed a college level calculus course at any time are automatically placed into level 2.
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The Registrar determines if a transferred math course fulfills the cornerstone requirement. This is indicated on the Credit Evaluation .
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Departments determine if math course(s) transferred into Edgewood (as indicated on Credit Evaluation) fulfill major/minor requirements.
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Transfer coursework may fulfill both general education and major requirements; however, the credits will be counted only once.
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Math 114B does not fulfill a general education tag and therefore students should only take Math 114B if they plan to continue in calculus. If a student places into 114B and does not need or wish to continue in calculus, they should take a different M tagged class depending on the requirement for the major/ majors they are interested in.
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If a student decides to add Math 114B after the start of the semester (they must have placement or are currently in Math 114A) they can still do so any time before the start of the class by going to Edgewood
Central and filling out an add slip (similar to a session two class). They do not need the instructor’s signature unless the section is closed. However, it’s important to note that add/drop deadlines for Math
114A and B are different than any other class. Check with the Registrar if necessary.
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Students who feel they have the appropriate content knowledge may opt to attempt a Math Proficiency
Exam administered through the Academic Dean’s Office or a Math Proficiency Exam for MATH 101 administered by the Math Department. Some majors/minors require students to take specific math courses, e.g., Elementary Education and Business. (See College Catalog)
Requirement - COMMS 100
Goals: The development of communication skills enables each student fully and effectively to produce and interpret written and spoken communications. Specifically, each student will be able to:
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Use a variety of communication media as both sources and receivers of message.
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Engage in a variety of communicative actions, both written and oral.
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Interpret written oral and visual media intelligently and critically.
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Produce discourses appropriate for a range of contexts including personal, academic, public, organizational, and intercultural.
Policies Advisors Need to Know:
1.
The O tag must be taken in the first four semesters.
2.
The K tag cannot be taken before the O tag, but K and O can be taken concurrently. This should only happen in rare situations because K is most likely going to be taken in upper level courses in the major.
3.
There is no proficiency exam offered for COMMS 100.
Requirement - PHIL 101 Logic or demonstrated proficiency.
Goals: The development of critical thinking skills enables each student to evaluate ideas, solve problems, and draw conclusions. Specifically, each student will be able to:
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Create and sustain an argument logically and identify its strengths and weaknesses.
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Critically assess and question beliefs and ideas from multiple perspectives.
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Make judgments based on evidence, while recognizing the open-endedness and complexity of the reasoning process.
Policies Advisors Need to Know:
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The T tag must be taken in the first four semesters.
2.
Logic (PHIL 101 T) is the pre-requisite for all P tagged philosophy courses.
3.
The enriched tag U can be taken before the initial T, however, T still has to be taken within the first 4 semesters.
4.
Phil 101 and PHIL 101A (“A” is part of the course number not a tag) are two different courses.
Therefore, a student can take both to fulfill different experiences/tags.
5.
A Logic Proficiency Exam is available through the Academic Dean’s Office.
Requirement: ENG 110/ENG 110H or demonstrated proficiency.
Goals: The development of communication skills enables each student fully and effectively to produce and interpret written and spoken communications. Specifically, each student will be able to:
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Use a variety of communication media as both sources and receivers of message.
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Engage in a variety of communicative actions, both written and oral.
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Interpret written oral and visual media intelligently and critically.
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Produce discourses appropriate for a range of contexts including personal, academic, public, organizational, and intercultural.
Policies Advisors Need to Know
1.
The W tag must be taken in the first four semesters
2.
ENG 110 W is the pre-requisite for all X tagged classes; in other words students must take the W tag (or have a transfer equivalency) before taking the X tag.
3.
Enrollment in ENG 110 W is by placement only. For freshmen, ACT scores are used; for all other students needing to fulfill this requirement, a placement test must be taken prior to enrollment.
4.
If a student places into ENG 99, he/she should take it during his/her first semester. The course does not count in credits toward graduation or in the GPA calculation, but does count in the student's total semester load for billing and Financial Aid purposes.
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ENG 110H is an advanced version of ENG 110. Enrollment is by placement only. If a student places into ENG 110H but would prefer to take ENG 110, they are eligible to do so. Honor students who place into ENG 110H are no longer required to take it although it's still recommended. They can opt to take
ENG 110.
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The office of the Registrar determines if a transfer course is the equivalent of ENG 110.
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Students who feel they have the appropriate content knowledge may opt to attempt the English
Proficiency Exam administered through the Academic Dean's Office.
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Requirement: A course with an approved K tag.
Goals: The development of communication skills enables each student fully and effectively to produce and interpret written and spoken communications. Specifically, each student will be able to:
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Use a variety of communication media as both sources and receivers of message.
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Engage in a variety of communicative actions, both written and oral.
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Interpret written oral and visual media intelligently and critically.
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Produce discourses appropriate for a range of contexts including personal, academic, public, organizational, and intercultural
Policies Advisors Need to Know:
1.
K and O can be taken at the same time, however, it should only happen in rare situations because K is going to be taken in upper level courses in the major and 0 has to be taken first four semesters.
2.
The K tag will likely be fulfilled within the major or an upper-level course.
Requirement : A course with an approved U tag.
Goals : The development of critical thinking skills enables each student to evaluate ideas, solve problems, and draw conclusions. Specifically, each student will be able to:
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Create and sustain an argument logically and identify its strengths and weaknesses.
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Critically assess and question beliefs and ideas from multiple perspectives.
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Make judgments based on evidence, while recognizing the open-endedness and complexity of the reasoning process.
Policies Advisors Need to Know:
1.
The enriched tag U can be taken before the initial T, however, T still has to be taken within the first four semesters.
Requirement : A course with an approved X tag.
Goals: The development of communication skills enables each student fully and effectively to produce and interpret written and spoken communications. Specifically, each student will be able to:
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Use a variety of communication media as both sources and receivers of message.
Engage in a variety of communicative actions, both written and oral.
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Interpret written oral and visual media intelligently and critically.
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Produce discourses appropriate for a range of contexts including personal, academic, public, organizational, and intercultural
Policies Advisors Need to Know:
1.
ENG 110 W is the pre-requisite for all X tagged courses.
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Goals: To have the tools and the background to make judgments about and act in the world and to be lifelong learners, students must be exposed to diverse ways of knowing and experiences of how knowledge is acquired; they must engage with numerous bodies of knowledge and the research methodologies with which those bodies of knowledge are connected. Such encounters introduce students to the multiple lenses through which the world is defined, understood, analyzed, and experienced.
Moreover, they reinforce crucial critical thinking and inquiry skills.
Goals: The literary, visual, and performing arts engage the intellect, emotions, and senses and contribute to the development of human wholeness. Engagement in artistic endeavors and study of the arts promotes aesthetic understanding and appreciation of imaginative responses to human experience. Specifically, each student will be able to:
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Investigate the role of creative expression in human experience through creative/scholarly practice.
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Analyze and interpret historical and contemporary artistic works (such as those in literature, visual art, theater, or music) in relation to the historical, social, and cultural contexts in which they were produced and experienced.
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Produce or perform artistic works using media and techniques effectively.
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Demonstrate the capacity for critical evaluation and analysis of one’s own and others' artistic productions.
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Apply theories and methods of artistic production, interpretation, and criticism that are fundamental to aesthetic inquiry.
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Read, discuss, and write about works of literature, using fundamentals of literary interpretation to form opinions and arguments about literary texts.
Requirement : A course in the history and appreciation of the fine arts: art, music, film or theater, or a course in aesthetics with an approved A tag.
Policies Advisors Need to Know:
1.
Students are frequently confused about the difference between History & Appreciation of the Fine Arts
(A tag) and Studio Art (B tag), so advisors should explain the objectives of each.
2.
Some majors may require or recommend specific A tagged courses. See the Catalog.
Requirement : A studio course in art, creative writing, music, dance or theater arts with an approved B tag.
Policies Advisors Need to Know:
1.
The studio arts include: visual arts (e.g., ceramics or drawing), theatre and music performance, and creative writing; students may also satisfy this requirement by transferring in courses in dance as determined by the Registrar.
2.
Students are frequently confused about the difference between History & Appreciation of the Fine Arts
(A tag) and Studio Art (B tag), so advisors should explain the objectives of each.
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3.
For students who opt to satisfy the requirement in music by enrolling in one of the performing ensembles with a B tag, they must take 2 semesters at 1 credit each semester to receive the tag. (See
College Catalog.)
4.
Some majors may require or recommend specific B tagged courses. See the Catalog.
Requirement : A course with an approved C tag.
Policies Advisors Need to Know:
1.
All C tag courses have a prerequisite of ENG 110 (W) or placement into ENG 110 Honors.
2.
COR 1 courses with a C tag have a prerequisite of “placement into ENG 110H or CONCURRENT enrollment in ENG 110.”
Goals: The study of the human condition is directed to a recognition of and familiarity with fundamental questions about the meaning of life, approached intellectually, spiritually, mythically, and metaphorically.
Analyzing historical accounts and artifacts by means of examination, reading, writing, and discussion helps students acquire knowledge, sympathetic understanding, and critical thinking skills. Specifically, each student will be able to:
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Use critical reasoning, dialogue, narrative, intuition, and debate to analyze the relationship between the experiences, beliefs and actions of individuals, groups and societies.
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Articulate and evaluate ethical positions within the context of philosophical values or religious beliefs.
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Recognize and examine worldviews and beliefs that underlie human nature and experience.
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Critically confront historical texts to investigate the ways in which historical contexts shape events and decisions.
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Explore the relevance of the past to the present, including themes of continuity and change.
Requirement : A course with an approved H tag.
Requirement : A course with an approved P tag.
Policies Advisors Need to Know :
1.
The pre-requisite for all P tagged philosophy courses is a T tag, fulfilled with PHIL 101 Logic: the
Practice of Critical Thinking.
2.
Students are often confused about the difference between the PHIL Logic (T tag) requirement and the P tag requirement. Be sure to explain the difference and that both must be fulfilled.
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Requirement : A course with an approved R tag.
Policies Advisors Need to Know:
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First semester freshmen should only take an R tag when it is attached to a COR class. Second semester freshmen can take RS 225, but freshmen should not take other R tagged classes.
Requirement : A course chosen from the following disciplines: economics, political science, anthropology, psychology or sociology with an approved J tag.
Goals : The study of human society explores the nature and behavior of individuals, groups, institutions, and societies. The social sciences seek to understand how humans shape and are shaped by economic, social, political and cultural institutions. This analysis requires an understanding of mental processes, social interactions, and complex social organization. Specifically, each student will be able to:
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Critically analyze, through empirical research, the ways in which people behave within social structures, as individuals, as members of groups, and within social environments, as well as how those social structures are shaped by human relationship and in turn, shape those relationships.
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Identify and articulate the theoretical basis for understanding social structures, human behaviors, and human interactions.
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Apply quantitative or qualitative research methods to examine human behavior, institutions, and societal change.
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Examine the links between the behavior of the individual, larger social processes, institutions, and communities.
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Explore how agents of change apply knowledge to ethical or social problems.
Policy Advisors need to know:
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Some majors/minors require or recommend specific human behavior courses. Check the college catalog.
Requirement : Effective April, 2009 students can fulfill the general education science requirement one of two ways (the 11-credit rule for new transfer students no longer applies):
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An approved science sequence. No minimum credit requirement.
See the Science Requirement and
List of Classes for approved science sequences.
2. Two science classes with labs (S tagged courses) and one additional science (S or V tagged course). The additional science does not require a lab or a credit minimum. Refer to the Science
Requirement and List of Classes for lab and non-lab courses.
Goals: Exploring the natural world requires the interplay of observation and inquiry. The goal of science is understanding nature: life, the properties of matter, the history and composition of the universe, and the interaction of matter, energy, and motion. The practice of science occurs within particular philosophical, historical, and cultural contexts that shape its work. Specifically, each student will be able to:
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Use scientific knowledge and methods to understand the natural world, to draw evidence based conclusions, and to make informed decisions.
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Demonstrate the ability to engage in scientific inquiry in the laboratory and/or field.
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Identify and describe fundamental theories, themes, and habits of mind that are foundational to the study of the natural world.
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Describe the significance of the history and philosophy of science in shaping current thought and practice.
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Recognize that scientific inquiry results in a body of knowledge that is based on observation and evidence and therefore subject to change.
Policies Advisors Need to Know :
1. A sequence = two semesters of the same science (e.g., BIO 151 and BIO 152).
2.
Several S courses have numerous pre-requisites, including competency in math, so check the current catalog. Delaying math remediation (Math 98/99) will mean delaying fulfillment of the year-long science sequence.
3.
Some majors require students to take specific science courses. See the catalog.
In order to build a more just and compassionate world, students must be able to understand the complexities of that world and to engage with it, approaching issues and problems from multiple perspectives, learning about the world through its languages and cultures, and being aware of how their decisions and actions affect the environment in which they live. They must learn to apply inquiry/problem-solving skills in a context that allows theory to inform practice.
These tags can be fulfilled at any time; decisions about appropriate classes for each student should include:
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Interest of student
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Will the tag be fulfilled in the major? (consult catalog)
3.
Will the tag be fulfilled in the minor? (consult catalog)
4.
Appropriate course level
Requirement : A course with an approved E tag.
Goals : Human society is completely dependent on the Earth’s ecological systems, but these systems are increasingly stressed by human activity. Knowledge of environmental issues enables students to recognize and respect the complex natural systems upon which contemporary society is built. This knowledge cultivates a sense of responsibility for addressing the short and long term consequences of human activity and provides the necessary framework for seeking solutions to ecological problems. Specifically, each student will be able to:
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Recognize the interdependence of human society and the natural environment and the ways in which principles of ecological sustainability are essential to building a just and compassionate world.
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Demonstrate how concepts of ecology are central to many areas of study.
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Identify the ecological consequences of human activity on the Earth and envision fundamental solutions that work toward long-term sustainability.
Requirement : A course with an approved G tag.
Goals : Global knowledge expands one’s worldview and increases awareness of diverse ways of thinking and living. Educated citizens of the 21st century hold a coherent and broad understanding of cultures beyond their own and can assess global issues and cultural differences. Specifically, each student will be able to:
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Demonstrate knowledge of global interdependence and diversity.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the history and culture of a country or world region other than one’s own.
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Use knowledge, diverse cultural frames of reference, and alternate perspectives to critically examine global issues, events, or processes.
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Analyze differences and commonalities in world values, beliefs, and cultures to develop a compassionate understanding of them.
Requirement : A course with an approved D tag.
Goals : The study of multicultural perspectives examines culturally significant characteristics (such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, class, and ability) of individuals and groups within the United States, and emphasizes the intersections among them, and the resulting variations in status and power. Awareness and understanding of cultures, including one’s own, enable students to value the experiences and contributions of different groups in the United States, understand the connections between social structures and inequality, and communicate and interact effectively to build a just and compassionate world. Specifically, each student will be able to:
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Use multiple perspectives to critically analyze historical and contemporary experiences of different cultural groups in the United States through diverse disciplinary viewpoints.
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Critically analyze historical and contemporary experiences of different cultural groups in the United
States through diverse disciplinary viewpoints.
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Demonstrate fundamental knowledge and understanding of historical and contemporary experiences of diverse peoples and cultures in the United States, recognizing multiple cultural perspectives as well as commonalities.
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Demonstrate an awareness of the intersections of race and ethnicity with other culturally significant characteristics, such as class, gender, sexuality, and ability, and acknowledge the role of power and privilege in identity constructions.
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Understand the ways in which cultural conventions affect interactions and communications among people from diverse cultures in the United States.
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Requirement : There are two ways a student can fulfill Edgewood’s World Language requirement:
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By completing a minimum of two years of the same language at the high school level with a cumulative average of C (2.0) with no grade lower than a D (best of 4 semesters) and a minimum of 2 credits. No college credit is awarded, unless the student wishes to earn retroactive credits for high school level work or earns Advanced Placement credits.
Foreign Language taken in 7-8 grade may fulfill Edgewood’s World Language requirement if taken at the high school level. Students can have their transcript sent to the Edgewood College Registrar’s
Office for consideration. Important - A letter from the middle school verifying that the language was high school level work is required.
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By taking a two-semester sequence in college (for example, Spanish 101 and 102).
Goals : World language introduces students to languages other than their own. The study of language, its literature, and cultural context offers students not only the opportunity to gain a valuable perspective on language, but also the benefit of understanding a new culture. Specifically, each student will be able to:
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Use language skills and cultural knowledge to communicate and interact effectively with people from other cultures or countries.
 Read, write, speak, and understand at an elementary level a language other than one’s own.
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Demonstrate basic cultural knowledge in the contexts of the target language.
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Show appreciation for the cultures and countries of the target language.
Policy Advisors need to know:
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Transfer Students/Placement: Transfer students who transfer in a language course taken within 1 year can register for the next level language course without taking the placement exam (per Ian Davies 6/12)
Requirement : A course with an approved Q tag.
Goals : The study of gender perspectives critically examines the experiences, roles or achievements of women, issues related to the lives of women, issues of gender relative to social roles and representation, and the connections between gender, sexuality, race and class as loci of oppression. Understanding gender as a social construction allows students to assess mechanisms of power, privilege and inequality through the critical examination of social roles, groups and identities that they normally take for granted. Specifically, each student will be able to:
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Use multiple disciplinary perspectives to critically evaluate contemporary social constructions of gender in the United States and globally.
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Articulate fundamental knowledge of the role of gender in the operations of social structures and personal life.
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Articulate intersections between gender, race, ethnicity, class and sexuality in both the United States and around the world.
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Critically examine mechanisms of power and privilege that shape the construction of femininity and masculinity as identities, women’s and men’s social roles, and cultural representations of gender.
1. Minimum of 120 Credits Needed for Graduation a. Some students may complete all Foundations, Major and Human Issues requirements and still need to take electives to reach the 120 credit minimum. Other students may exceed the 120 credit minimum by completing all the requirements of their program(s). The Nursing degree requires at least 128 credits. b. If students have courses that fulfill both Foundations requirements and the Major requirements, suggest that students think about using the resulting availability of credits toward a double major, a concentration, or a minor; thus, conserved credits in one area may be used strategically in another. Students may need your assistance in developing such options. c. Students must complete a minimum residency requirement of 32 earned credits at Edgewood (not to include awarded credits for proficiency testing). Departments may have other residency policies for their majors/minors; check the catalog. d. Many departments allow “double dipping” whereby a Foundations and major requirement is fulfilled by one course. Take care that the credits for the course are not counted twice when reviewing a student's credits earned.
2. Cumulative Grade Point Average of At Least 2.0
Students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, with no grades of Incomplete on their record in order to be eligible for graduation. (See college catalog)
3. Exceptions to Stated Policies for Degree Requirements
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Questions about Transfer courses: If a student believes that a course taken at another institution was inadvertently missed or not recorded on the Credit Evaluation he/she is advised to contact the Registrar's
Office and to bring in a catalogue description and/or syllabus for further review. Students should not take a syllabus for review directly to departments or faculty, as it is the Registrar who has authority to accept a course in transfer.
Exceptions to General Education Requirements: If a student believes that he/she may have fulfilled a requirement by other means than those stated, he/she should contact the Associate Academic Dean who has the authority to make exceptions to General Education requirements. Waivers are rare; substitutions require a valid academic reason. Advisors may not waive or make substitutions for Foundations requirements.
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 Alternate Routes to Fulfilling Requirements: See Credit for Prior Learning and the catalog.
5. Requirements for Students Who Have Stopped Out
Students who have stopped out for five or more years must fulfill the degree requirements indicated in the current catalog when they return to Edgewood. This includes general education requirements and major/minor requirements. Students who have stopped out for fewer than five years may fulfill the degree requirements stated in the catalog in which they matriculated.
Exceptions: Exceptions may apply for re-entry students who have been out for five or more years if they have already completed a large number of credits. The Registrar will review these cases on an individual basis.
7/11.Associate Academic Dean
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