general education requirements workshop presented by the office of academic advisement
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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