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 University College, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Business, students discover universal thoughts and beliefs that inform their world.

General Education Core - 35-36 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.
Credits / Units: 3

Financial & Digital Literacy

ECO 203 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 cr.
Credits / Units: 3
Credits / Units: 3

English

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

First Year Experience

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

Critical Thinking in Humanities

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ART 202 - Introduction to the Visual Arts 3 cr.
MUS 130 - Music Appreciation 3 cr.
PHI 202 - Logic 3 cr.
Credits / Units: 3
SPT 102 - Introduction to the Theatre 3 cr.
Credits / Units: 3
Credits / Units: 3

Quantitative Reasoning

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.

Scientific Reasoning

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BIO 111 - General Biology I 3 cr. and
BIO 111L - General Biology I Laboratory 1 cr.
CHE 111 - General Chemistry I 3 cr. and
CHE 111L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 cr.
PHY 101 - Physical Sciences I 3 cr. and
PHY 101L - Physical Sciences I Laboratory 1 cr.

Health & Fitness

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PE 101 - Basketball 2 cr.
PE 102 - Volleyball 2 cr.
Credits / Units: 3
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.
Credits / Units: 3

Critical Thinking in Social Sciences

General Education Core