General Education Core

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The core curriculum encompasses the University’s mission and vision and is grounded in the liberal arts. The core is designed to be reflective of the domains of critical thinking, communication, global awareness, citizenship, personal growth and development, and quantitative thinking; enhancing students’ understanding and appreciation of other cultures. Through study in the College of General Studies, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Business, students discover universal thoughts and beliefs that inform their world.

General Education Core - 41 credit hours

African Diaspora

AWS 100 - Survey of the African World 3 cr. or
REL 208 - The Black Church in the U.S. 3 cr.

Economics

ECO 203 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 cr.

English

Students must pass ENG 111 and ENG 112 with a “C” or better.

ENG 111 - Expository Writing 3 cr.
and
ENG 112 - Argument and Research 3 cr.
and
ENG 201 - Readings in World Literature I 3 cr. or
ENG 202 - Readings in World Literature II 3 cr.

First Year Experience

FYS 101 - First Year Seminar I 1 cr. and
FYS 102 - First Year Seminar II 1 cr.

Humanities Elective

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ART 202 - Introduction to the Visual Arts 3 cr.
MUS 130 - Music Appreciation 3 cr.
PHI 202 - Logic 3 cr.
SPT 102 - Introduction to the Theatre 3 cr.
SPT 204 - Public Speaking 3 cr.

Mathematics

The first required mathematics course is defined by the respective major. Students will place in mathematics based on ACT/SAT scores submitted at admission or mathematics course(s) transferred from another institution. Students must satisfactorily complete prerequisite mathematics requirements defined by the respective major.

Natural Sciences Elective

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BIO 101 - Biological Sciences I 3 cr. and
BIO 101L - Biology Sciences I Laboratory 1 cr.
BIO 111 - General Biology I 3 cr. and
BIO 111L - General Biology I Laboratory 1 cr.
BIO 201 - Anatomy and Physiology I 3 cr. and
BIO 201L - Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 cr. – nursing majors only
CHE 111 - General Chemistry I 3 cr. and
CHE 111L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 cr.
PHY 101 - Physical Sciences I 4 cr. and
PHY 101L - Physical Sciences I Laboratory 1 cr.

Physical Education

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PE 101 - Basketball 2 cr.
PE 102 - Volleyball 2 cr.
PE 104 - Tennis 2 cr.
PE 106 - Swimming 2 cr.
PE 107 - Golf 2 cr.
PE 108 - Bowling 2 cr.
PE 109 - Softball 2 cr.
PE 110 - Beginning Weight Training 2 cr.
PE 113 - Dance 2 cr.
PE 123 - Individual Sports 2 cr.

Social Sciences Elective

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HIS 101 - The Global Past I 3 cr.
HIS 102 - The Global Past II 3 cr.
HIS 201 - U. S. History 1607 to 1865 3 cr.
HIS 202 - U. S. History 1865 to Present 3 cr.
POL 201 - American National Government 3 cr.
POL 202 - State and Local Government 3 cr.
PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 cr.
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 cr.

University Convocation

UCO 101 - University Convocation I 0 cr. and
UCO 102 - University Convocation II 0 cr.

General Education Core