General Studies
Bachelor of Science
Curriculum
The program design consists of two parts: 20 General Education requirements and 20 elective courses. The General Education courses provide a well-rounded academic foundation; the elective courses may be selected to meet individual student goals.
General Education Requirements (61–62 credits)
English Composition (12 credits)
ENG 101 English Composition I
ENG 102 English Composition II
ENG 111 Advanced Communication Skills
Composition Elective (ENG 365 or ENG 360 recommended)
Humanities (21 credits)
HUM 360 Human World Views: 3500 BCE–1650 AD
HUM 361 Human World Views: 1650 AD–Present
PHI 310 Critical Thinking
Humanities Electives (12 credits)
Select 4 courses from the following:
ART, SPA, FRE, GER, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, DRA, COM 245, COM 322, DSN 110, HIS 230
Social Sciences (15 credits)
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
Political Science Elective
OR
CRJ 304 (Constitutional Law)
History Elective
Economics Elective
Mathematics (3 credits)
MAT 205 Introductory Survey of Mathematics (or equivalent)
Natural Science (7 or 8 credits)
Select 2 natural science electives. At least one course must include a lab. NOTE: The student could select 2 four-credit science courses.
Computer Operations (3 credits)
BCS 205 Personal Computer Operations I or equivalent
Elective Core (or goal-directed track) (58-59 hours)
This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2009-2010 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2009 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.
