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WSC Program Requirements
Minimum Number of Credit Hours: Students will complete a minimum of 44 credit hours distributed over four blocks of courses.
Advising: You should consult with your academic advisor prior to enrollment in your courses. If you do not have an academic advisor, contact the Counseling Center [http://www.wsc.edu/counseling_center/].
For Students Enrolled Prior to 2008: Consult the catalog archives for program requirements
Exceptions: In general, it is not possible to get exceptions to this program. Any exceptions must be approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Consult your academic advisor prior to appealing requirements.
Download a printer-friendly version of the General Education Requirements 2013-2014.
Download the General Education Worksheet 2013-2014. Use this worksheet to track your progress.
Download the General Education Program Booklet (2008-2009).
Please Note:
Students can apply no more than two General Education courses toward a non-teaching major.
Several majors and/or endorsements require course work of higher level or designated course number to meet specific General Education requirements. Refer to specific program descriptions in the college catalog for identification of these courses. Consult your advisor for specific general education requirements for your major.
COMMUNICATION: 6 Hours
Effective communication skills are foundational to success in all academic disciplines and, more broadly, to effective participation in contemporary society. Communication courses provide essential instruction and practice in developing writing, speaking, reading, listening and critical thinking skills.
| Learning Objectives |
Course Options |
Expand knowledge of the elements of oral and written communication
Construct and competently deliver oral and written messages to diverse individuals and audiences
Learn to listen and read critically to understand and evaluate the communication of others |
Students must take the two listed courses:
CNA 100 Principles of Human Communication (3)
ENG 102 Composition Skills (3) |
MATHEMATICS: 3 Hours Minimum
The mathematical sciences provide opportunities to gain understanding and deeper insight of mathematics and its influences in all aspects of life. Understanding the logic and nature of mathematics, together with its applications, provides a stronger foundation for making well-informed judgments and decisions.
| Learning Objectives |
Course Options |
Understand mathematics in context, drawing examples from areas such as mathematical modeling, data analysis, quantification of the uncertain and the unknown, and analysis of the infinite
Develop persistence and skill in symbolic manipulation, exploration, conjecture, generalization, and logical reasoning as applied to problem solving
Process, evaluate, and communicate mathematical concepts with understanding and clarity |
Students must take one of the listed courses:
MAT 110 Topics and Ideas in Mathematics (3)
MAT 121 College Algebra (3)
MAT 130 Pre-Calculus (5)
MAT140 Calculus I (5)
MAT 180 Applied Probability and Statistics (3)
MAT 210 Mathematics for Elementary
Teachers I (3) |
WELLNESS: 2 Hours Minimum
Wellness provides opportunities to assess physical fitness, nutrition, and health information with the aim to develop programs and foster lifestyle changes designed to achieve optimal health and well-being. Because wellness has a significant impact on all aspects of life, it is essential to understand its importance and to develop strategies to maintain it throughout the lifespan.
| Learning Objectives |
Course Options |
Understand the relationship between healthy lifestyle choices and prevention of chronic disease
Competently assess, evaluate, and develop personalized programs designed to improve and maintain core areas associated with health and wellness
Access accurate health information and health-promoting practices, products, and services |
Students must take one of the listed courses:
PED 103 Lifestyle Assessment (2)
FCS 207 Nutrition (3) |
NATURAL SCIENCES: 6 Hours Minimum
The natural sciences provide opportunities to gain a broader understanding of the world and universe from the perspective of factual observation and interpretation of matter and life. Our future will, in part, be dictated by our understanding and utilization of the physical and biological processes that govern our planet and universe.
| Learning Objectives |
Course Options |
Understand what science is and how it is conducted
Expand breadth and depth of knowledge in the life and physical sciences
Examine the impact of science through historical, current and future perspectives |
Students will select one course from each of the following two categories:
Physical Sciences:
CHE 106 General Chemistry I (4)
EAS 110 Introduction to Meteorology (4)
EAS 120 Introduction to Geology (4)
EAS 250 Discover Astronomy (3)
NAT 281 Physical Sciences for Elementary Education (3)
PHS 102 Physical Science Today (3)
PHY 201 & 321 General Physics & Lab (4)
PHY 301 & 321 University Physics I & Lab (5)
Life Sciences:
BIO 102 Biology for General Education (3)
BIO 104 Environmental Concerns for General Education (3)
BIO 110 Biology Concepts (4)
BIO 280 Biology in Society (3)
NAT 280 Life Sciences for Elementary Education (3) |
LITERARY, PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS: 6 Hours Minimum required – may take up to 9 Hours
A study of the Literary, Performing and Visual Arts is integral to understanding and appreciating the aesthetic aspects of the human experience. The arts provide a range of aesthetic experiences and opportunities to foster creative processes of inquiry and analysis of artistic achievements.
| Learning Objectives |
Course Options |
Understand the aesthetic experience as it applies to the arts in various cultures
Analyze the form, content, and historical significance of various creative works
Evaluate artistic and creative practices using a variety of methods, materials and /or processes |
Students will select at least two courses from at least two of the following categories. An additional course may be selected from any category as a Block 3 elective.
Art:
ART 102 The Visual Arts Experience (3)
Music:
MUS 110 Topics in Music (3)
Literature:
ENG 202 Poetry Workshop (3)
ENG 203 Fiction Workshop (3)
ENG 250 Topics in Literature (3)
ENG 260 Studies in Genre (3)
ENG 280 Themes and Movements in Literature (3)
Theater:
CNA 101 Introduction to Theater (3) |
HISTORY & SOCIAL SCIENCES: 9 Hours Minimum required – may take up to 15 Hours
History and the Social Sciences are devoted to the study of humans and their societies and cultures.
Each of the disciplines provides content, conceptual frameworks, and methods to access, analyze, and understand the complexities and diversity of our social worlds throughout time. A sense of the social dimensions of the human experience prepares individuals for global citizenship and participation in the social structures in which they operate.
| Learning Objectives |
Course Options |
Enhance knowledge of political, historical, social, economic, cultural, psychological and/or geographic foundations of social structures, institutions, and societies
Examine and assess social interactions, situations and settings using the methods of the various social sciences
Apply historical and/or social science concepts and theories to analyze human behavior in diverse cultural and/or global contexts
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Students will select courses from both History and the Social Sciences as indicated (two additional courses may be taken as Block 3 electives):
History:
(3 hrs from HIS 120, HIS 170, or HIS 171. Students may not get Block 3 elective credit for HIS 170 or HIS 171 if they have taken HIS 120)
HIS 120 World History (3)
HIS 170 World Civilization I (3)
HIS 171 World Civilization II (3)
(The following can be Block 3 electives, but students may not get Block 3 elective credit for HIS 180 or HIS 181 if they have taken HIS 150)
HIS 150 History of the U.S. (3)
HIS 180 The American Experience I (3)
HIS 181 The American Experience II (3)
Social Sciences (6 hours required):
Select a minimum of two courses from at least two different prefixes
ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
ECO 203 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
GEO 120 World Regional Geography (3
POS 100 American National Government (3)
POS 110 Introduction to World Politics (3)
PSY 101 General Psychology (3)
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)
SOC 110 Introduction to Anthropology (3) |
PHILOSOPHY AND MODERN LANGUAGES: 3 Hours Minimum required – may take up to 10 Hours
PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy seeks answers to fundamental questions about the nature and purpose of existence, the possibility of knowledge, and the values that guide people’s actions. The study of philosophy examines how philosophers from the past have answered these questions, and develops abilities to analyze and respond to philosophical arguments and questions.
| Learning Objectives |
Course Options |
Understand philosophical inquiry and argument
Think critically about the ideas of prominent philosophers
Apply philosophical perspectives to contemporary issues |
Students will select one course from either the Philosophy or Modern Languages categories. No more than two courses from either category will count toward General Education credit.
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
PHI 300 Ethics and Values (3) |
MODERN LANGUAGES
Language is a fundamental feature of human culture. Modern language study broadens one’s knowledge of other cultures, deepens one’s understanding of language, and enhances one’s ability to communicate in a multi-lingual society.
| Learning Objectives |
Course Options |
Understand basic grammar and vocabulary in a non-English language
Develop basic abilities to write and converse in a non-English language
Understand the cultural contexts of a non-English language |
Students will select one course from either the Philosophy or Modern Languages categories. No more than two courses from either category will count toward General Education credit.
International students who have provided official evidence of required English language skills (i.e., TOEFL, IELTS, or comparable test score results) for admission to wSC are ot required to take a course i the Philosophy and Modern Languages section defined in Block 3 of the General Education program. However, they are required to complete a minimum of 44 credits distributed over the four blocksof courses.
FRE 110 Elementary French I (3)
FRE 120 Elementary French II (3)
GER 110 Elementary German I (3)
GER 120 Elementary German II (3)
MLC 110 Elementary Language I (3)
MLC 120 Elementary Language II (3)
SPA 110 Elementary Spanish I (3)
SPA 119 Spanish for Criminal Justice (3)
SPA 120 Elementary Spanish II (3)
SPA 210 Intermediate Spanish I (3)
SPA 220 Intermediate spanish II (3) |
Students will select a minimum of 6 hours from Block 3 as General Education electives.
Literary, Performing and Visual Arts ........... up to 3 hours
History and Social Sciences ........................ up to 6 hours
Philosophy ....................................................... up to 3 hours
Modern Languages ........................................ up to 3 hours
EDUCATED PERSPECTIVE SEMINAR: 3 Hours
In order for students to conceptualize the integration of disciplines within the liberal arts perspective and to utilize the knowledge and skills emphasized in the general education program, courses in this category will incorporate knowledge, concepts, and philosophies across various disciplines by examining a topic of interest pertinent to today’s citizens. Students from a variety of majors will come together in each course bringing the perspectives advanced in their majors to the discussions and assignments.
| Learning Objectives |
Course Options |
Expand communication skills
Develop further competence in investigative processes
Increase awareness in human understanding by examining topics from a variety of perspectives
Enhance awareness of one’s role in a civic society |
EPS 300 Educated Perspective Seminar
All students, including transfer students, graduating from WSC must complete at least one Educated Perspective Seminar.
Students must complete 60 hours, including at least 30 hours of General Education courses, before taking EPS 300.
An EPS 300 course cannot count towards a student’s major or endorsement.
Students may petition the Registrar to retake an EPS 300 course of any topic to replace a grade of C– or below. The grade earned in repetition will stand.
See EPS Course Descriptions for course descriptions. |
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