General Education Requirements Workshop

Presented by the

Office of Academic Advisement

G1 Block = Arts & Humanities Art Communication + Theatre English Foreign Languages + Humanities Music Philosophy

G2 Block = Math & Science Biology Chemistry Earth Science Physics

+ Lab Course

Computer Science Math Nursing

G3 Block = Social Sciences African-American

Studies Anthropology Business Economics Geography Gerontology Government

History International Studies Occupational Safety

& Environmental Health

Psychology Sociology Social Work Women’s Studies

‘Old’ General Education

G1 Arts & Humanities 4 courses/ 12 credits * 2 courses from same dept. No more than 2 from same

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

G3 Social Sciences 4 courses/12 credits * 2 courses from same dept. No more than 2 from same

G4 Additional Req’s ENGL 110 COMM 100 Wellness Advanced Writing Perspectives Course (P) 4 Writing “W” Courses 3 200 + Courses

* Gen Ed Approved

Revised General Education G1 Arts & Humanities 3 courses/ 9 credits * 2 courses from same dept. No more than 2 from sameG2 Math/Science 3 courses/ 9 credits * 2 courses from same dept. No more than 2 from same dept. Natural Science Req & Approved Lab

G3 Social Sciences 3 courses/ 9 credits * 2 courses from same dept. No more than 2 from same

Foundations ENGL 110 COMM 100 Advanced Writing MATH *

* Gen Ed Approved

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)

Focus on: Perspectives Course (P) What is it?

interdisciplinary and/or multicultural in content and require a high level of educational maturity, knowledge and thinking

Stipulations? Cannot count toward major or required related courses Must complete ENGL 110 and 24 credits of Liberal Arts

Core beforehand Examples?

ANTH 342 World Hunger, EDUC 433 Gender and Race Issues in Children’s Literature, MUSI 369 West African Music and Dance

Focus on:First-Year Inquiry Course (FYI)

What is it? 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? 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? 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) What is it?

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

Functions? Helps students identify, critically analyze and apply

scholarship and experience related to cultural diversity May also count as part of any additional requirement

(major, minor or Gen Ed)

Tips and Hints P can be a D D can be a W P can’t be a W FYI can’t be a W

Important Resources

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