3 courses with the subject GEN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
GEN 290Critical Conversations3
Providing a structured transition between students’ freshman experience and the General Education Capstone (GEN 301), this course prepares students to become active participants in academic discourse by further developing their writing, speaking, critical thinking, and research skills. Specific topics will vary by instructor, but the primary emphasis will always be on skills rather than content. A grade of “C-” or higher is required to successfully complete this requirement. Successful completion of ENG 102 is a prerequisite for attempting this course. This course is waived for any student who earned an AA/AS/ADN or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution other than Barton.
This theme-based interdisciplinary course provides students with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and perspectives that they have acquired while completing the General Education Core. Through research, papers, and presentations, students will demonstrate the key critical thinking and communication skills required of all Barton College graduates. MTH 130. Note: A grade of C- or higher is required to successfully complete this requirement. Total semester hours in the General College Core is 34.
Junior standing and completion of the following courses: WRT 112; QRT 120 or
GEN 301General Education Capstone3
In this problem-based learning seminar, students think soundly and creatively to plan, design, evaluate, and present real solutions to authentic problems in today’s world. Successful completion of GEN 290 or Advanced Transfer Standing (ATS) is a prerequisite for attempting this course. Advanced Transfer Standing is defined as possession of any bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution other than Barton, an AA/AS degree, or an ADN degree completed after December 2016. Required of all students in their junior year. Total semester hours in the General College Core is 48.
