General Education Requirements Workshop
Presented by the
Office of Academic Advisement
G1 Block = Arts & Humanities
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Art
Communication + Theatre
English
Foreign Languages + Humanities
Music
Philosophy
G2 Block = Math & Science
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Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Physics
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+ Lab Course
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Computer Science
Math
Nursing
G3 Block = Social Sciences
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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
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Women’s Studies
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‘Old’ General Education
G1 Arts & Humanities
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4 courses/ 12 credits *
2 courses from same dept.
No more than 2 from same
G3 Social Sciences
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4 courses/12 credits *
2 courses from same dept.
No more than 2 from same
G4 Additional Req’s
G2 Math/Science
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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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* Gen Ed Approved
ENGL 110
COMM 100
Wellness
Advanced Writing
Perspectives Course (P)
4 Writing “W” Courses
3 200 + Courses
Revised General Education
G1 Arts & Humanities
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Foundations
3 courses/ 9 credits *
2 courses from same dept.
No more than 2 from same
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3 courses/ 9 credits *
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 *
2 courses from same dept.
No more than 2 from same
* Gen Ed Approved
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MATH *
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G2 Math/Science
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ENGL 110
COMM 100
Advanced Writing
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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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Focus on:
Perspectives Course (P)
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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?
 Cannot count toward major or required related courses
 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
Focus on:
First-Year Inquiry Course (FYI)
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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?
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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?
 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
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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
Important Resources
General Education Sheets
 Undergraduate Catalogue
 Academic Advisement Website
 Call Academic Advisement x. 3257
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