General Studies Program

• Write using accepted conventions, grammar, and mechanics.
• Interpret written material by analyzing the arguments, perspectives, and objectives of the text.
• Compose written work for a particular purpose, situation, and/or audience.

Students must take the following course:

• ENG 102 Composition Skills (3)

• Identify and describe the variety and usage of different verbal and nonverbal expressions of a language, discipline, and/or setting.
• Interpret and explain the objectives, perspectives, and arguments of others.
• Speak to address the needs of particular situations or audiences.

Students must take one of the listed courses:

• CNA 100 Principles of Human Communication (3)
• 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)

• Demonstrate skills in mathematics, reasoning, and/or statistics to analyze information.
• Interpret and explain mathematical, logical, and/or statistical concepts.
• Evaluate quantitative and logical information within their social context.

Students must take one of the listed courses:

• BUS 122 Personal Finance in Modern Society
• MAT 110 Contemporary Applications of Math (3)
• MAT 121 College Algebra (3)
• MAT 130 Precalculus (5)
• MAT 140 Calculus I (5)
• MAT 180 Applied Probability and Statistics (3)
• MAT 210 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I (3)
• PHI 110 The Power of Critical Thinking (3)

• Identify and describe formal and stylistic elements of the arts.
• Interpret and critique works using the terms, concepts, and methods of the discipline.
• Analyze the relationship between art and its social contexts and/or create or perform works of art.

Students must take one of the listed courses:

• ART 102 Visual Arts Experience (3)
• ART 103 Studio Art for Non-Majors (3)
• ART 244 Art History Survey I (3)
• ART 245 Art History Survey II (3)
• CNA 101 Introduction to Theatre (3)
• CNA 223 Acting (3)
• MUS 152 American Music (3)
• MUS 154 American Popular Music (3)
• MUS 156 History of Jazz (3)
• MUS 158 Music in Film (3)
• MUS 162 Music Theatre (3)
• MUS 164 History of American Rock 'n' Roll, 1940-1980 (3)
• MUS 166 Western Classical Music (3)
• MUS 168 World Music (3)

• Identify and describe historical, social, and/or psychological issues that influence human behavior and social change.
• Interpret historical, social, and/or psychological evidence to explain contemporary issues associated with human behavior and social change.
• Analyze phenomena using historical, social, and/or psychological concepts and theories.

Students must take one of the listed courses:

• HIS 150 History of the U.S. for General Studies (3)
• HIS 170 World Civilizations I (3)
• HIS 171 World Civilizations II (3)
• HIS 280 America: 15,000 B.C. to 1845 (3)
• HIS 281 America: 1845 to 1945 (3)
• PSY 101 General Psychology (3)
• SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)

• Articulate questions about the purposes and experiences of human life through literary and philosophical methods.
• Compare and contrast belief systems and experience.
• Appraise contemporary issues and experiences through the study of ethical judgements, narrative imaginations, and verbal expressions.

Students must take one of the listed courses:

• ENG 150 Topics in Literature (3)
• ENG 202 Poetry Workshop (3)
• ENG 203 Fiction Workshop (3)
• ENG 204 Creative Nonfiction Workshop (3)
• ENG 260 Studies in Genre (3)
• ENG 280 Themes and Movements in Literature (3)
• PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
• PHI 105 Ethics and Values (3)

• Articulate basic theories and methods of the life and/or physical sciences.
• Interpret and explain scientific concepts.
• Appraise contemporary issues through scientific knowledge and skills..

Students must take one of the listed courses:

• BIO 102 Biology for General Studies (3)
• BIO 110 Biology Concepts (4)
• BIO 280 Biology in Society – Honors (3)
• EAS 110 Introduction to Meteorology (4)
• EAS 120 Introduction to Geology (4)
• EAS 250 Discover Astronomy (4)
• NAT 280 Life Science for Elementary Education (3)
• NAT 281 Physical Science for Elementary Education (3)
• PHS 102 Physical Science Today (3)
• PHY 201 and 321 General Physics I and Lab I (4)
• PHY 301 and 321 University Physics I and Lab I (5)
• PHY 326 Electronics (3)

• Identify economic, cultural, ethical, social, environmental, and/or political beliefs and values that influence society.
• Interpret and explain economic, cultural, ethical, social, environmental, and/or political issues and their implications on society.
• Analyze economic, cultural, ethical, social, environmental, and/or political issues and propose solutions for a diverse society.

Students must take one of the listed courses:

• CNA 102 Media Literacy (3)
• ECO 203 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
• GEO 130 Physical Geography (3)
• POS 100 American National Government (3)
• SOC 220 Social Problems (3)
• SOC 245 Race and Ethnic Relations (3)

• Explain and describe one or more of the following dimensions of wellness: emotional, occupational, social, spiritual, physical, financial, intellectual, creative, and environmental.
• Assess intrapersonal and interpersonal behaviors associated with a state of wellness in contemporary society.
• Plan improvement in intrapersonal and interpersonal behaviors associated with a state of wellness in contemporary society.

Students must take one of the listed courses:

• CNA 210 Interpersonal Communication (3)
• FCS 207 Nutrition (3)
• PED 103 Physical Health and Wellbeing (3)
• PGH 200 Introduction to Personal, Public and Global Health (3)

• Identify and describe global issues and their impact on communities.
• Interpret and explain global issues and their effect on individuals and communities.
• Evaluate global issues and the challenges that they present from multiple perspectives.

Students must take one of the listed courses:

• BIO 104 Environmental Concernts (3)
• ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
• GEO 120 World Regional Geography (3)
• HIS 120 World History for General Education (3)
• POS 110 Introduction to World Politics (3)
• SPA 210 Intermediate Spanish I (3)
• SPA 220 Intermediate Spanish II (3)