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General Education

State University of New York at Cortland · Cortland, NY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
General Education
Catalog edition
2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The purpose of General Education is to provide students with an intellectual and cultural basis for their development as informed individuals in our society. This requires that they understand the ideas that have formed our own civilization, that they appreciate other cultures and that they have knowledge of the fundamental principles that govern the physical universe. All students should follow the requirements of the catalog year documented on their DegreeWorks audit.
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Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

General Education Requirements

17 items
  1. World Language, where the requirement varies depending upon degree program.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Basic Communication, which is met through a combination of writing and presentation skills course work as described. CPN 100/102 and CPN 101/103 count towards the SUNY GE credit total, for a maximum of eight credit hours. The use of a single course to satisfy more than one category is allowed but no single course may be used to satisfy more than two General Education categories.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Communication [GEC1, GEC2] - Writing Studies (CPN) - up to eight credit hours of CPN may count towards GE credit hour total and - Presentation Skills (GECP)
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice [GEDI]
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) [GEMA]
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) [GENS]
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Humanities [GEHU]
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Social Sciences [GESS]
    Not resolved to a course
  9. The Arts [GEAR]
    Not resolved to a course
  10. US History and Civic Engagement [GEUS]
    Not resolved to a course
  11. World History and Global Awareness [GEWH]
    Not resolved to a course
  12. World Language — refer to degree program [GEWL]
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Science, Technology, Values and Society [GEST]
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Degree Works, our campus degree audit system, will identify requirements and track student progress.
    Not resolved to a course
  15. The online Course Schedule allows students to search by General Education courses offered in an upcoming semester through search-by-attribute feature.
    Not resolved to a course
  16. A list of all approved General Education courses is provided in the following section of this College Catalog.
    Not resolved to a course
  17. Faculty advisors and the Advisement and Transition Office work with students to assist with all academic planning.
    Not resolved to a course

Communication

6 items
  1. produce coherent texts within common collegelevel written forms;
    Not resolved to a course
  2. revise and improve their written texts.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. demonstrate the ability to research a topic, develop an argument and organize supporting details;
    Not resolved to a course
  4. demonstrate proficiency in oral discourse;
    Not resolved to a course
  5. evaluate an oral presentation according to established criteria;
    Not resolved to a course
  6. demonstrate the ability to evaluate communication for substance, bias, and intended effect.
    Not resolved to a course

Select

7 items
  1. CPN 100
    As published: “Writing Studies I (3 cr. hr.) or”
  2. CPN 102
    Writing Studies in the Community I (4 cr. hr.)
    Not resolved to a course
  3. and
    Not resolved to a course
  4. CPN 101
    Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.) or
    Not resolved to a course
  5. CPN 103
    Writing Studies in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Students in the Honors Program choose:
    Not resolved to a course
  7. ENG 110
    Introduction to Inquiry (3 cr. hr.)
    Not resolved to a course

And one course fulfilling Presentation Skills (GECP)

0 items

    Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice

    47 items
    1. demonstrate the ability to describe historical and contemporary societal factors that shape the development of individual and group identity involving race, class, and gender;
      Not resolved to a course
    2. analyze the role that social structures and systems play in the creation and perpetuation of the dynamics of power, privilege, oppression, and opportunity;
      Not resolved to a course
    3. apply the principles of rights, access, equity, and autonomous participation to social justice action.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. AAS 110
      Survey of African American Music (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. AAS 120
      Politics and Multiculturalism (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. AAS 210
      Racial and Gender Role Stereotypes (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. AAS 251
      Introduction to African-American Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. AAS 368
      African-American Sport History (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    9. ANT 230
      Prejudice and Discrimination (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    10. ANT 234
      Anthropology of Gender (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    11. ANT 322
      Sociocultural Study of AIDS (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    12. ANT 372
      Cross-Cultural Study of Global Violence (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    13. CIN 210
      Racial and Gender Role Stereotypes (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    14. CRM 372
      Cross-Cultural Study of Global Violence (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    15. CUL 100
      Introduction to Cultural Studies (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    16. ENG 251
      Introduction to African-American Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    17. ENG 252
      Introduction to Modern American Multicultural Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    18. ENG 254
      Introduction to American Working-Class Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    19. ENG 269
      LGBTQ Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    20. ESL 406
      Educating English Language Learners (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    21. EXS 290
      Social Problems and Issues in Sport and Exercise (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    22. EXS 450
      Disability and Sport (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    23. EXS 368
      African-American Sport History (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    24. FSA 103
      Gender, Race and Class Issues in Education (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    25. FSA 250
      Foundations of Peace Education (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    26. GRY 221
      Social Geography (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    27. HLH 163
      The HIV Epidemic (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    28. HLH 201
      Health Problems of the Underserved (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    29. HLH 369
      Dimensions of Human Sexuality (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    30. JST 140
      Judaism: Historic Insights and Perspectives (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    31. MGS 230
      Sexism and Heterosexism: An Integrated Study (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    32. MUS 110
      Survey of African American Music (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    33. MUS 133
      Music and Queer Identity (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    34. PHI 140
      Philosophy of Diversity and Social Justice (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    35. POL 110
      Politics and Multiculturalism (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    36. POL 405
      Discrimination Law (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    37. PSY 210
      Racial and Gender Role Stereotypes (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    38. REC 293
      Diversity and Inclusive Recreation Services (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    39. REC 365
      Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll: Introduction to Aberrant Recreation (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    40. RLS 140
      Judaism: Historic Insights and Perspectives (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    41. SOC 230
      Prejudice and Discrimination (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    42. SOC 322
      Sociocultural Study of AIDS (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    43. SOC 372
      Cross-Cultural Study of Global Violence (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    44. SPM 305
      Diversity and Sport Leadership (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    45. SPM 450
      Disability and Sport (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    46. WGS 100
      Introduction to Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    47. WGS 269
      LGBTQ Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course

    Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning)

    24 items
    1. interpret and draw inferences from appropriate mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, or schematics;
      Not resolved to a course
    2. represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically, or verbally as appropriate;
      Not resolved to a course
    3. employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. BIO 203
      Applied Biostatistics (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. COM 230
      Statistical Methods (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. ECO 221
      Economic Statistics (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. ECO 222
      Mathematical Economics (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. EXS 201
      Statistics in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    9. GRY 300
      Data Visualization (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    10. GRY 400
      Geographical Analysis (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    11. HLH 299
      Statistical Concepts and Applications for Health Sciences (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    12. MAT 102
      Concepts of Elementary School Mathematics II (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    13. MAT 105
      Mathematics in Modern Society (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    14. MAT 111
      Algebra for College Students (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    15. MAT 115
      Precalculus (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    16. MAT 121
      Calculus A (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    17. MAT 135
      Calculus I (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    18. MAT 201
      Statistical Methods (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    19. PED 434
      Statistics and Assessment in Physical Education (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    20. PHI 111
      Symbolic Logic (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    21. POL 112
      Introduction to Political Research (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    22. POL 312
      Methods of Political Analysis (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    23. PSY 201
      Statistical Methods (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    24. SOC 302
      Methods of Social Research II (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course

    Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning)

    33 items
    1. demonstrate an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis;
      Not resolved to a course
    2. demonstrate knowledge of the principles of one or more of the natural sciences.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. demonstrate the ability to apply scientific data, concepts and models in one or more of the natural sciences, and relate the relevant technology and principles they have studied to modern life.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. BIO 110
      Principles of Biology I (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. BIO 111
      Principles of Biology II (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. and
      Not resolved to a course
    7. BIO 113
      Principles of Biology II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. BIO 201
      Biological Sciences I (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    9. BIO 202
      Biological Sciences II (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    10. BIO 211
      Fundamentals of Cell and Molecular Biology (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    11. BIO 212
      Fundamentals of Organismal Biology (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    12. BIO 213
      Fundamentals of Ecology and Evolution (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    13. CHE 112
      Introductory Forensic Science (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    14. CHE 121
      Elementary Chemistry I (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    15. CHE 122
      Elementary Chemistry II (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    16. CHE 125
      Environmental Chemistry (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    17. CHE 227
      General Chemistry I Lecture (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    18. and
      Not resolved to a course
    19. CHE 277
      General Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    20. CHE 228
      General Chemistry II Lecture (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    21. and
      Not resolved to a course
    22. CHE 278
      General Chemistry II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    23. GLY 160
      Environmental Geology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    24. GLY 171
      Earth Science (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    25. GLY 261
      Physical Geology (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    26. GLY 262
      Historical Geology (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    27. PHY 105
      Elementary Mechanics and Heat (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    28. PHY 106
      Elementary Electricity, Light and Sound (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    29. PHY 151
      Introductory Astronomy Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    30. PHY 201
      Principles of Physics I (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    31. PHY 202
      Principles of Physics II (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    32. SCI 141
      Integrated Earth Science and Biology (4 cr. hr.).
      Not resolved to a course
    33. SCI 142
      Integrated Physics and Chemistry (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course

    The Humanities

    61 items
    1. demonstrate knowledge of the conventions and methods of at least one of the humanities;
      Not resolved to a course
    2. apply the methods of at least one area in the humanities by recognizing and analyzing nuance and complexity of meaning through critical reflections on written texts, visual images, sonic expressions, or other materials.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. AAS 100
      Introduction to African American Studies (3 cr. hr.) or
      Not resolved to a course
    4. AAS 101
      Introduction to African American Studies (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. AAS 251
      Introduction to African-American Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. AAS 385
      Black Feminist Thought (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. ATH 343
      Patrons, Painters and Princes: The Arts of Italy (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. CIN 208
      Introduction to Film Analysis (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    9. COM 100
      Human Communication (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    10. COM 233
      Reporting the World: The Personal Voice of Global Journalism (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    11. ENG 120
      Good Books and How to Read Them (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    12. ENG 200
      As published: “Introduction to Literature (3 cr. hr.)”
    13. ENG 202
      Introduction to Fiction (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    14. ENG 203
      Introduction to Poetry (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    15. ENG 204
      Introduction to Drama (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    16. ENG 208
      Introduction to Film Analysis (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    17. ENG 209
      Introduction to the Digital Humanities (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    18. ENG 210
      Introduction to Fantasy/Science Fiction (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    19. ENG 211
      Introduction to Detective Fiction (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    20. ENG 214
      Introduction to Environmental Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    21. ENG 220
      Introduction to Western Literature I (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    22. ENG 222
      Introduction to World Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    23. ENG 221
      Introduction to Western Literature II (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    24. ENG 251
      Introduction to African-American Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    25. ENG 254
      Introduction to American Working-Class Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    26. ENG 256
      Introduction to American Indian Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    27. ENG 257
      Introduction to Irish Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    28. ENG 258
      Irish Women Writers (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    29. ENG 260
      Literature of Sports (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    30. ENG 261
      Introduction to Women in Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    31. ENG 262
      War in Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    32. ENG 263
      Ethical Issues in Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    33. ENG 268
      Psychology in Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    34. ENG 269
      LGBTQ Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    35. ENG 280
      Introduction to Mythology and the Bible (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    36. ENG 290
      Introduction to Literary Study (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    37. FRE 311
      Francophone Literatures (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    38. FRE 315
      Introduction to French Literature I (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    39. FRE 316
      Introduction to French Literature II (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    40. HIS 100
      The World to 1500 (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    41. HIS 101
      The World Since 1500 (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    42. HIS 110
      Western Civilization to 1500 (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    43. HIS 111
      Western Civilization since 1500 (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    44. HIS 180
      Why Global History Matters (3 cr. hr).
      Not resolved to a course
    45. HIS 240
      Castles and Courts: Medieval History, 500-1200 (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    46. HIS 265
      History of Islam to 1800 (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    47. HUM 100
      Books and Big Ideas (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    48. ICC 201
      Introduction to the Literature of U.S. Latinos (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    49. PHI 100
      Introduction to Philosophy (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    50. PHI 201
      Ancient Social Philosophy (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    51. PHI 371
      Philosophy of Human Nature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    52. PHI 370
      Politics and the Psyche (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    53. PHI 385
      Black Feminist Thought (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    54. POL 102
      Foundations of Democracy (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    55. PWR 399
      Rhetoric (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    56. REC 310
      Wilderness and American Culture (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    57. SPA 313
      Survey of Spanish-American Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    58. SPA 315
      Survey of Spanish Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    59. SPA 317
      Literary Types in Spanish (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    60. WGS 269
      LGBTQ Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    61. WGS 385
      Black Feminist Thought (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course

    Social Sciences

    24 items
    1. describe major concepts and theories of at least one discipline in the social sciences;
      Not resolved to a course
    2. demonstrate understanding of the methods social scientists use to explore social phenomena.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. ANT 102
      Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. ANT 104
      Introduction to Biological Anthropology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. ANT 206
      Introduction to Forensic Anthropology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. COM 171
      Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. COM 301
      Mass Media and Society (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. CRM 206
      Introduction to Forensic Anthropology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    9. ECO 105
      Political Economy and Social Thought (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    10. EST 100
      Introduction to Environmental Studies (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    11. GRY 120
      Cultural Geography (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    12. GRY 125
      Human Geography and Global Development (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    13. GRY 370
      Will the World Provide? A Research Experience for Students (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    14. HLH 111
      International Health and Culture (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    15. IST 210
      The Making of the Modern World (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    16. MUS 101
      World Music (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    17. PHI 310
      Science and Its Social Context (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    18. POL 100
      Introduction to American Government and Politics (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    19. POL 101
      Introduction to World Politics (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    20. POL 242
      Environmental Policy (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    21. PSY 101
      Introductory Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    22. REC 320
      Introduction to Community Development (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    23. SOC 150
      Introduction to Sociology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    24. SOC 350
      Civil Society (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course

    The Arts

    41 items
    1. apply the methods used to study and critique an artistic medium and its physical practice that informs, persuades, or otherwise engages with an audience;
      Not resolved to a course
    2. establish knowledge of diverse histories and/or contemporary practices within the arts;
      Not resolved to a course
    3. develop and articulate an understanding of creative expression in terms of its social, political, cultural, aesthetic and historical context.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. AAS 206
      Blues Appreciation in Culture (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. AAS 208
      Latin Beats (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. AAS 211
      Rock and Roll: African Americans and the World (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. AAS 215
      Sports and Music (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. AAS 231
      Hip-Hop Culture (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    9. ATH 121
      Art in the Ancient World (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    10. ATH 122
      Art in the Modern World (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    11. ATH 332
      Belize Study Abroad: History, Art and Culture (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    12. ATH 333
      Cuba Study Abroad: History, Art and Culture (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    13. ATH 343
      Patrons, Painters and Princes: The Arts of Italy (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    14. ATS 101
      Drawing I (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    15. ATS 102
      Design I (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    16. ATS 103
      Painting I (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    17. ATS 104
      Ceramics I (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    18. ATS 106
      Sculpture I (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    19. ATS 107
      Printmaking I (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    20. ATS 108
      Fibers I - Surface Design (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    21. ATS 313
      Film Photography (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    22. ATS 208
      Fibers II - Weaving (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    23. CIN 101
      History of the Cinema I: The Silent Era (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    24. CIN 102
      History of the Cinema II: The Sound Era (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    25. COM 231
      Hip-Hop Culture (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    26. EXS 350
      Aesthetics of Sport (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    27. FRE 425
      French Cinema (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    28. IST 100
      Culture through Film (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    29. MUS 100
      Music in Western Society: A Social Experience (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    30. MUS 111
      Introduction to Music Theory (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    31. MUS 137
      Survey of American Popular Music (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    32. PWR 120
      Introduction to Creative Writing (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    33. PWR 212
      Writing Fiction (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    34. PWR 213
      Writing Poetry (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    35. PWR 217
      Reading and Writing Comics (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    36. PWR 222
      Tiny Writing (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    37. PWR 315
      Writing Creative Non-Fiction (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    38. PWR 375
      Digital Storytelling (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    39. SPA 330
      Música Contemporánea de España e Hispanoamérica (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    40. THT 100
      Introduction To Theatre Arts (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    41. THT 161
      Theatre History I (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course

    US History and Civic Engagement

    16 items
    1. construct a narrative of American history that acknowledges diversity and unity in American society by seeking new information and considering multiple viewpoints.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. eplain the role of state and mediating institutions in American society, including these institutions’ effects on different groups, such as marginalized populations and women.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. demonstrate an understanding of America’s evolving relationship with the rest of the world.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. Describe how individual and collective advocacy, dissent and dialogue have been essential to civic participation in American society.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. AAS 392
      Black Political Thought (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. COM 200
      U.S. Media History (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. ECO 105
      Political Economy and Social Thought (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. ENG 252
      Introduction to Modern American Multicultural Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    9. HIS 190
      Why U.S. History Matters (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    10. HIS 200
      The United States to 1877 (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    11. HIS 201
      The United States Since 1877 (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    12. HIS 226
      History of the American Dream (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    13. PHI 392
      Black Political Thought (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    14. POL 100
      Introduction to American Government and Politics (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    15. POL 392
      Black Political Thought (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    16. SOC 150
      Introduction to Sociology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course

    World History and Global Awareness

    30 items
    1. demonstrate knowledge of a broad outline of world history and/or the development of the distinctive features of at least one non-Western or Indigenous civilization or culture in relation to other regions of the world;
      Not resolved to a course
    2. demonstrate understanding of the structures, systems, and interrelationships among civilizations and cultures within historical and/or contemporary contexts, and their impact on environmental, social, or economic sustainability.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. AAS 315
      African Economic Development (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. AAS 350
      Caribbean Philosophy (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. AAS 360
      Salsa as Resistance in Motion (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. ANT 102
      Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. ANT 311
      Peoples of East Asia (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. ANT 318
      Cross-Cultural Study of Health and Illness (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    9. COM 302
      Intercultural Communication (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    10. COM 303
      International Communication (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    11. CUL 100
      Introduction to Cultural Studies (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    12. ECO 315
      African Economic Development (3 cr. hr.) or
      Not resolved to a course
    13. ECO 316
      African Economic Development (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    14. ENG 222
      Introduction to World Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    15. ENG 256
      Introduction to American Indian Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    16. FSA 333
      International and Comparative Education (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    17. GRY 120
      Cultural Geography (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    18. GRY 125
      Human Geography and Global Development (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    19. HIS 100
      The World to 1500 (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    20. HIS 101
      The World Since 1500 (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    21. HIS 180
      Why Global History Matters (3 cr. hr).
      Not resolved to a course
    22. HLH 111
      International Health and Culture (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    23. MUS 101
      World Music (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    24. PHI 350
      Caribbean Philosophy (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    25. PHI 360
      Salsa as Resistance in Motion (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    26. POL 101
      Introduction to World Politics (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    27. REC 150
      Play Across Cultures (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    28. SPA 318
      Spanish Peninsular Civilization (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    29. SPA 319
      Latin American Civilization (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    30. IST 200
      Foundations of the International System (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course

    World Languages

    22 items
    1. demonstrate basic proficiency in the understanding and use of a world language;
      Not resolved to a course
    2. demonstrate an understanding of the distinctive features of culture(s) associated with the language they are studying.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. ASL 101
      Beginning American Sign Language I (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. ASL 102
      Beginning American Sign Language II (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. ASL 201
      Intermediate American Sign Language I (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. ASL 202
      Intermediate American Sign Language II (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. FRE 101
      Beginning French I (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. FRE 102
      Beginning French II (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    9. FRE 201
      Intermediate French I (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    10. FRE 202
      Intermediate French II (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    11. GER 101
      Beginning German I (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    12. GER 102
      Beginning German II (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    13. GER 201
      Intermediate German I (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    14. GER 202
      Intermediate German II (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    15. ITA 101
      Beginning Italian I (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    16. ITA 102
      Beginning Italian II (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    17. ITA 201
      Intermediate Italian I (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    18. ITA 202
      Intermediate Italian II (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    19. SPA 101
      Beginning Spanish I (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    20. SPA 102
      Beginning Spanish II (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    21. SPA 201
      Intermediate Spanish I (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    22. SPA 202
      Intermediate Spanish II (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course

    Science, Technology, Values and Society

    37 items
    1. the manner in which value judgments are justified and how interpretation of technical information can lead to different conclusions, and
      Not resolved to a course
    2. issues at the interface of science, technology and society and how the methods of science and scientific data are understood in the context of social issues.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. ANT 103
      Archaeological Principles in Cultural Context (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. ANT 104
      Introduction to Biological Anthropology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. ANT 206
      Introduction to Forensic Anthropology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. ANT 318
      Cross-Cultural Study of Health and Illness (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. ANT 322
      Sociocultural Study of AIDS (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. ANT 372
      Cross-Cultural Study of Global Violence (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    9. COM 101
      AI and Media (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    10. COM 235
      Introduction to Media Literacy (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    11. CRM 206
      Introduction to Forensic Anthropology (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    12. CRM 372
      Cross-Cultural Study of Global Violence (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    13. EDU 315
      Critical Media Literacy: Values, Education and Society (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    14. ENG 209
      Introduction to the Digital Humanities (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    15. ENG 214
      Introduction to Environmental Literature (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    16. ENS 100
      Introduction to Environmental Science (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    17. ENS 200
      AI for Earth and the Environment (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    18. ENS 330
      Climate Change: Science and Solutions (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    19. EST 100
      Introduction to Environmental Studies (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    20. GLY 330
      Climate Change: Science and Solutions (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    21. GRY 301
      Climate Change and Society (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    22. GRY 370
      Will the World Provide? A Research Experience for Students (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    23. HLH 323
      Foods and Nutrition (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    24. PHI 135
      Introduction to Ethics (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    25. PHI 310
      Science and Its Social Context (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    26. PHI 320
      Environmental Ethics (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    27. PHY 111
      Science and Pseudoscience (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    28. POL 242
      Environmental Policy (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    29. PWR 150
      AI and Writing (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    30. PWR 210
      Digital Writing with Data (4 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    31. REC 310
      Wilderness and American Culture (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    32. SCI 180
      Natural Hazards and Disasters (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    33. SCI 205
      Epidemics in Society (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    34. SCI 304
      Plants and People (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    35. SCI 380
      Energy and the Environment (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    36. SOC 322
      Sociocultural Study of AIDS (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course
    37. SOC 372
      Cross-Cultural Study of Global Violence (3 cr. hr.)
      Not resolved to a course

    World Language Requirement: Bachelor of Arts Candidates

    2 items
    1. successfully complete the fourth semester (202) of a college-level world language sequence or
      Not resolved to a course
    2. confirm proficiency equivalent to successful completion of the fourth semester (202) of a college-level world language sequence through a testing program approved by the Modern Languages Department.
      Not resolved to a course

    World Language Requirement: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Education and Bachelor of Fine Arts Candidates

    2 items
    1. successfully complete the second semester (102) of a college-level world language sequence or
      Not resolved to a course
    2. confirm proficiency equivalent to successful completion of the second semester (102) of a college-level world language sequence through a testing program approved by the Modern Languages Department.
      Not resolved to a course

    Writing Studies (6-8 cr. hr.)

    0 items

      Select Either

      5 items
      1. CPN 100
        As published: “Writing Studies I (3 cr. hr.) or”
      2. CPN 102
        Writing Studies in the Community I (4 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. and
        Not resolved to a course
      4. CPN 101
        Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.) or
        Not resolved to a course
      5. CPN 103
        Writing Studies in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course

      Writing Intensive (6 cr. hr.)

      4 items
      1. Clearly exhibit or articulate a topic, issue or purpose in their written work
        Not resolved to a course
      2. Analyze and evaluate the presentation of topic, issue or purpose in their own and others written work
        Not resolved to a course
      3. Identify perspectives and biases in thier own or others’ written work, including any limitations these cause
        Not resolved to a course
      4. Form judgements and/or conclusions about their own or others’ written work, well-supported by evidence
        Not resolved to a course

      Presentation Skills

      0 items
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