General Education (Tag System) – Requirements At-A-Glancei
COR
TAG
1
2
3
Ways of Knowing
Requirement
COR 1
COR 2
COR 3
Notes
Required for all students
with less than 28 credits
Exceptions may applyii.
Students take COR 2
sophomore or junior year by
choosing one of five
pathways. Note from Kris in
A
History/Appreciation
of the Arts
Similar to the old F2
B
Studio Arts
Similar to the old F3x
Similar to the old F1
C
Literature
Nov. 2011 – all of the COR 2’s
fulfill Human Issues but not all
Human Issues fulfill COR 2.
Prerequisite: ENG 110 or
placement into ENG
110HNR
H
History
Similar to the old F6
Typically fulfilled within the
major during senior year.
P
Philosophy
Similar to the old F7
Prerequisite: Phil 101
R
Religious Studies
Similar to the old F8xi
J
Human Behavior
Similar to the old F4.
S
Field/Laboratory
Science
Similar to the old F5.
Cornerstones (all cornerstones must be completed
in the first 4 semesters)iii
I
M
Information/Tech
Literacy
Mathematics
Only Gen Ed Requirement
that requires a transfer credit
minimum (3).iv
Placement required.
Options: 101, 114A, 121, 222,
231, 232, 233
O
Oral
Communication
T
Critical Thinking
W
Writing
COMMS 100 is required.
The O tag can be taken
before or concurrently with
K.vi
PHIL 101 is required. Can
take U before T.vii
Note for Students under the
F Systemviii
Placement required.
Options: ENG 110 or ENG
110HNR. Honor students
are not required to take ENG
110HNR.ix
Enriched Cornerstones
K
Oral
Communication
S
Field/Laboratory
Science
V
Non-Field /
Non-Laboratory
Science
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O and K can be taken
concurrently. K cannot be
taken before O.
U
Critical Thinking
U can be taken before T.
X
Writing
Prerequisite: W Tag
J,S,or
V
May need 1
additional J,S, or V
Either a two semester S tag
sequence or two S tags not
in sequence plus one
additional science.xii
Must take an additional S or
V tag if a science sequence
was not completed.
Students who take a two
semester S tag sequence
will need to take another J,
S, OR V. Students who
took two S tag courses not
in sequence and an
additional V or S, do not
need to complete this
additional tag.
Perspectives on the World
D
Multicultural
E
Environmental
G
Global
L
World Languages 1
L
World Languages 2
Q
Tag
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Tag
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Gender
Choose from:
D,E,G,L,Q
Choose from:
D,E,G,L,Q
Fulfillment is determined by
the Registrar for Transfers
and the Advising Office for
Freshmen.
Two additional tags are
required from D, E, G, L
and Q. Students who
receive retroactive credit for
foreign language will fulfill
these requirements.
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General Rules and Policies
a.
b.
Catalog (who’s under what catalog)
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2010-2011 Freshmen are under the 2011-2012 Catalog
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2010-2011 Transfer have two options:
1. Default catalog = 2008-2010 catalog: Old Gen Ed, Old BA/BS (Foreign Language) and OLD Major Requirements
2. Can opt to move to the 2009 catalog (not printed): Old Gen Ed, Old BA/BS (Foreign Langue) and NEW Major
Requirements
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2011-2012 Freshmen and Transfers are under the 2011-2012 Catalog
Re-entry Students: 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.
c.
Old/New Gen Ed Course Transitions
 Student under new curriculum – not all F6 courses have H tag
 Student under old curriculum – all H tags = F6
d.
Associates Degree
Starting with the 2011-2012 catalog students no longer have the option of earning an Associate’s Degree as the degree has not
been updated to reflect the new general education curriculum.
e.
BA/BS Degree Requirements are predetermined for each major as noted in the catalog.
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COR 1:
In addition to fulfilling intended ILO’s, the COR 1 seminar serves as a support for students’ transition to college. Because of its’
focus on this particular developmental stage, it may not be appropriate for all students. The following document clarifies situations in
which a student may be waived from taking a COR 1 seminar.
COR 1 Transfer Policy (from the document approved by UCC on 9/30/11.)
Transfers sophomores & above: waive requirement. Freshmen (and new students who achieve sophomore standing due to 28+ AP
credits or have taken college level work while in high school) must take COR unless COR Program allows a 0-1 credit* alternative.
*NOTE: The COR Program has determined that the alternative will be 0 credit.
A Note about Transcript Evaluation
If a student has less than 28 credits earned, the evaluation from the Registrar’s Office will indicate a need for COR 1, HOWEVER, if
the student also has credits in progress that will put them at 28+ credits by the time they enter Edgewood, then the student will not be
placed COR 1 – provided they meet the letter of the above transfer policy. Success in the courses they have in progress will be
assumed. When the Registrar’s Office receives the final transcript, the COR 1 exemption will be indicated.
Conditions that May Warrant Waiving the COR 1 Requirement
COR 1 may not be appropriate for some non-traditional freshmen (regardless of credits in college) given their developmental level and
life experiences. COR 1 may not be the most appropriate route for a student to pursue if he/she is:
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above the age of 24; and/or
has had life experiences beyond those of a traditional college-aged student; and
has been academically successful (defined as 3.5 GPA or above) in post-secondary educational experiences prior to transfer to
Edgewood
Advisors are asked to determine when an exemption should be considered. Advisors will send contact phone number and e-mail, as
well as specific reasons for the request, to the Director of COR. The Director will talk with the student and follow-up with the advisor
with recommendations. If the Director decides an exception is warranted he/she will seek approval from the Associate Academic
Dean by completing a special arrangement form. This process will be piloted (2011-2012) and re-evaluated to make longer-term
recommendations.
Situations that may warrant an exception: military experience, being a parent, history of extended participation in the full-time
workforce, or other significant personal/academic life experience that could lead one to describe the student as nontraditional.
Students who are waived from COR 1 are required to participate in the COR Introduction/Experience session prior to beginning a
COR 2 class.
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Cornerstones: General Policies
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Full-time first-year students must complete a minimum of one Initial Cornerstone Experience in the first semester.
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.
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 catalog.
Some courses require placement testing as a prerequisite.
There are two types of Experiences within the Cornerstone category: 5 Initial and 3 Enriched Cornerstones.
I Tag: General Policies
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 minimum of 3 credits. This can be done in a variety of ways:
1. One class for 3 credits
2. Three classes for 1 credit each
3. One class for 2 credits and one class for 1 credit
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M Tag: General Policies
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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Enrollment in math courses 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. Transfer students do not need placement testing to take
another math course if they have already taken an M tag math equivalent elsewhere.
For transfer students:
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The Registrar determines if a transferred math course fulfills the cornerstone requirement. This is indicated on the
Credit Evaluation.
Departments determine if math course(s) transferred into Edgewood (as indicated on Credit Evaluation) fulfill major/minor
requirements.
Transfer coursework may fulfill both general education and major requirements; however, the credits will be counted only
once.
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.
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.
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)
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O tag: General Policies
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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.
There is currently no proficiency exam offered for COMMS 100.
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T Tag: General Policies
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W Tag: General Policies
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Logic (PHIL 101 T) is the pre-requisite for all P tagged philosophy courses.
The enriched tag U can be taken before the initial T, however, T still has to be taken within the first 4 semesters.
Phil 101 T and PHIL 101A PT (“A” is part of the course number not a tag) are two different courses. Therefore, a student
could take PHIL 101 T to fulfill their T tag and then PHIL 101A to fulfill their P tag (while earning a second T).
A Logic Proficiency Exam is available through the Academic Dean’s Office.
ENG 110 W is the pre-requisite for all X tagged classes;
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.
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.
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.
The office of the Registrar determines if a transfer course is the equivalent of ENG 110.
Students who feel they have the appropriate content knowledge may opt to attempt the English Proficiency Exam
administered through the Academic Dean's Office.
B Tag: General Policies
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.
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R Tag: General Policies
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.
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S Tag: General Policies
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):
1. An approved science sequence. No minimum credit requirement. See the Science Requirement and List of Classes on
my.edgewood.edu for approved science sequences. (Path: Campus Resources, Academic Advising, Advising Handbook,
Policies and Procedures under Advising Documents).
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 on my.edgewood.edu. (Path: Campus Resources, Academic Advising, Advising Handbook, Policies and Procedures
under Advising Documents).
Sequence Options
S/S (Sequence) + another S
S/S (Sequence) + V
S/S (Sequence) + another J
Non-Sequence Options
S, S, S, (not in sequence)
S, S, V (not in sequence)
11/11.Director of Advising