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
- University General Education Requirements
- Total credits (published)
- 3
- Credits (computed from items)
- 162
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 231970
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_231970_29bdad7f
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 59
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
A. Written Communication
4 items
- As published: “English Composition (grade of C or better required)”3
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course3
- As published: “Writing, Rhetoric, and Research (grade of C or better required)”3
- As published: “Writing, Rhetoric, and Research: Special Topics (grade of C or better required)”15
Undergraduate students must pass ENGL 110C with a grade of C (2.0) or better in order to qualify to register for ENGL 211C or ENGL 231C.
0 items
Students must also pass ENGL 211C or ENGL 231C with a grade of C (2.0) or better to qualify to register for a writing intensive (W) course.
0 items
B. Oral Communication
7 items
- Select one of the following coursesNot resolved to a course3
- 3
- As published: “Voice and Diction”3
- DANC/THEA 152RActing OneNot resolved to a course
- As published: “Professional Interactions and Negotiations”3
- As published: “Raising Moral Issues in STEM”3
C. Mathematics
6 items
- Select one of the following coursesNot resolved to a course3
- As published: “An Introduction to Mathematics for Critical Thinking”3
- As published: “College Algebra”3
- As published: “College Algebra with Supplemental Instruction”
- 3
- 3
D. Language and Culture*
15 items
- Select 6 hours of a single language from the following courses unless the language requirement was met through high school coursework, transfer credit, or exemption.Not resolved to a course6
- ARAB 101F& ARAB 102FBeginning Arabic Iand Beginning Arabic IINot resolved to a course
- As published: “Beginning Arabic”6
- As published: “Beginning Chinese”6
- FR 101F& FR 102FBeginning French Iand Beginning French IINot resolved to a course
- GER 101F& GER 102FBeginning German Iand Beginning German IINot resolved to a course
- As published: “Beginning Hebrew I”6
- ITAL 101F& ITAL 102FBeginning Italian Iand Beginning Italian IINot resolved to a course
- JAPN 101F& JAPN 102FBeginning Japanese Iand Beginning Japanese IINot resolved to a course
- As published: “Beginning Japanese”6
- LATN 101F& LATN 102FBeginning Latin Iand Beginning Latin IINot resolved to a course
- PRTG 101F& PRTG 102FBeginning Portuguese Iand Beginning Portuguese IINot resolved to a course
- RUS 101F& RUS 102FBeginning Russian Iand Beginning Russian IINot resolved to a course
- SPAN 101F& SPAN 102FBeginning Spanish Iand Beginning Spanish IINot resolved to a course
- 3
E. Information Literacy and Research
17 items
- Select one of the following coursesNot resolved to a course3
- As published: “Introduction to Chemistry and Biochemistry Research and Careers”3
- As published: “Digital Literacy”3
- As published: “Advertising & Society”3
- As published: “Introduction to Information Literacy and Research”3
- As published: “Introduction to Information Literacy and Research for Scientists”3
- CS/CYSE/PHIL 202GInformation Literacy for CybersecurityNot resolved to a course
- As published: “Media and Info Literacy in the Google Age”3
- As published: “Basic Information Literacy and Research”3
- As published: “Information Literacy for the Digital Age”3
- As published: “Research Skills and Information Literacy for the Natural Sciences”3
- As published: “Philosophy of Digital Culture”3
- PUBH 120GInformation Literacy for Public Health ProfessionsNot resolved to a course
- As published: “Cults and Conspiracies”3
- As published: “Muslims & Media”3
- As published: “Computer Literacy: Communication and Information”3
A. Human Behavior
27 items
- Select one of the following coursesNot resolved to a course3
- 3
- As published: “Introduction to Anthropology”3
- 3
- CPD/SOC 100SLeadership and SocietyNot resolved to a course
- 3
- 3
- DASC/SOC 205SData, Technology, SocietyNot resolved to a course
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Learning to Learn”3
- As published: “Personal Financial Literacy”3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Personal Health and Wellness”3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics”3
- As published: “Leisure and Human Behavior”3
- 3
- As published: “Lifespan Development”3
- As published: “Dress, Culture and Society”3
- As published: “Introduction to Sociology”3
- As published: “Diversity and Society”3
- As published: “Introduction to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies”3
B. Human Creativity
8 items
- Select one of the following coursesNot resolved to a course3
- As published: “Introduction to the Visual Arts”3
- As published: “Visual Communication”3
- COMM/THEA 270AFilm AppreciationNot resolved to a course
- As published: “Dance and Its Audience”3
- As published: “Music in History and Culture”3
- As published: “Visual Merchandising and Display”3
- As published: “The Theatre Experience”3
C. Interpreting the Past
9 items
- Select one of the following coursesNot resolved to a course3
- As published: “Interpreting the World Past Since 1500”3
- As published: “Interpreting the Asian Past”3
- As published: “Interpreting the European Past”3
- As published: “Interpreting the Latin America Past”3
- 3
- HIST/AAST 105HInterpreting the African PastNot resolved to a course
- As published: “Heroes & Hoplites: History of Ancient Greece”3
- 3
D. Literature
5 items
- Select one of the following coursesNot resolved to a course3
- As published: “Introduction to Literature”3
- As published: “American Writers, American Experiences”3
- As published: “Deep Dive Literature”3
- As published: “Introduction to World Literatures and Cultures”3
E. The Nature of Science
26 items
- Select two of the following courses. The combination of BIOL 150 and BIOL 151 plus BIOL 240 and BIOL 241 or the combination of BIOL 150 and BIOL 151 plus BIOL 250 and BIOL 251 satisfies four credits of the nature of science requirement.Not resolved to a course8
- As published: “Introductory Astronomy of the Solar System”4
- As published: “Introductory Astronomy of Galaxies and Cosmology”
- As published: “Biology for Nonscience Majors I”4
- As published: “Biology for Nonscience Majors II”4
- BIOL 110N& BIOL 111NEnvironmental Science for Non-Majorsand Environmental Science Lab for Non-MajorsNot resolved to a course
- BIOL 112N& BIOL 113NEnvironment and Humanityand Environment and Humanity LaboratoryNot resolved to a course
- BIOL 117N& BIOL 118NIntroduction to Human Biologyand Introduction to Human Biology LabNot resolved to a course
- BIOL 121N& BIOL 122NGeneral Biology Iand General Biology I LabNot resolved to a course
- BIOL 123N& BIOL 124NGeneral Biology IIand General Biology II LabNot resolved to a course
- CHEM 105N& CHEM 106NIntroductory Chemistryand Introductory Chemistry LaboratoryNot resolved to a course
- CHEM 107N& CHEM 108NIntroductory Organic and Biochemistryand Introductory Organic and Biochemistry LaboratoryNot resolved to a course
- CHEM 121N& CHEM 122NFoundations of Chemistry I Lectureand Foundations of Chemistry I LaboratoryNot resolved to a course
- CHEM 123N& CHEM 124NFoundations of Chemistry II Lectureand Foundations of Chemistry II LaboratoryNot resolved to a course
- 8
- As published: “Understanding Global Climate Change”4
- or: OEAS 111N Physical Geology4
- As published: “Historical Geology”4
- 3
- As published: “Conceptual Physics”4
- As published: “Conceptual Physics”4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- PHYS 261N& PHYS 262NAdvanced University Physics Iand Advanced University Physics IINot resolved to a course
F. Philosophy and Ethics
15 items
- Select one of the following coursesNot resolved to a course3
- As published: “Introduction to Philosophy”3
- As published: “Logic and Philosophy”3
- PHIL/REL 150PLife, Death, and MeaningNot resolved to a course
- PHIL/REL 155EHuman NatureNot resolved to a course
- 8
- PHIL/REL 235ELove, Sex, and DesireNot resolved to a course
- As published: “World Religions: Beliefs and Values”3
- As published: “Truth and Perception”3
- As published: “Business Ethics”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- PHIL/DASC 357EEthics and DataNot resolved to a course
- As published: “Studies in Applied Ethics”3
G. Impact of Technology
34 items
- Select one of the following coursesNot resolved to a course3
- 3
- As published: “Diseases that Changed our World”3
- As published: “Influence of Polymers on Society”3
- As published: “Nutritional Biochemistry”3
- As published: “Neurotechnology”3
- As published: “Survey of Forensic Science”3
- As published: “The Chemistry of the Environment”3
- As published: “Science and Technology in Art”3
- COMM/THEA 280TEntertainment TechnologiesNot resolved to a course
- CPD/SCLM 303TMaritime Leadership, Technology, and SocietyNot resolved to a course
- As published: “Computers in Society”3
- CYSE/IT 200TCybersecurity, Technology, and SocietyNot resolved to a course
- As published: “Telehealthcare Technology”3
- ENGL/IDS 307TDigital WritingNot resolved to a course
- 3
- As published: “Digital Earth: Geospatial Technology and Society”
- As published: “Environmental Hazards & Disasters”3
- As published: “History of Medicine, Disease, and Health Technology”3
- As published: “Discovering Earth's History”3
- 3
- HIST/HNRS 386T/SCI 302TThe Evolution of Modern ScienceNot resolved to a course
- 3
- As published: “Music Technology Survey”3
- 3
- As published: “Philosophy of Technology”3
- As published: “Introduction to Quantum Science and Technology”
- As published: “Technology and War”3
- As published: “Weapons of Mass Destruction in Global Security”3
- As published: “Technology and Your World”3
- As published: “Technology and Society”3
- As published: “Entertainment Technologies”3
- As published: “Women, Gender, and Technology Worldwide”3
Honors Courses that Meet General Education Requirements*
general education · 0 items
Skills
0 items
Written Communication
3 items
- As published: “Honors: English Composition”3
- 3
- As published: “Honors: Writing, Rhetoric, and Research: Special Topics”3
Oral Communication
1 item
- 3
Information Literacy and Research
2 items
- As published: “Honors: Introduction to Information Literacy and Research”3
- As published: “Honors: Muslims & Media”3
Ways of Knowing
0 items
Human Behavior
9 items
- As published: “Honors: Introduction to Human Communication”3
- As published: “Honors: Introduction to Criminology”3
- As published: “Honors: Principles of Macroeconomics”3
- As published: “Honors: Principles of Microeconomics”3
- As published: “Honors: Cultural Geography”3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Honors: Introduction to Sociology”3
- As published: “Honors: Gender and Sexuality in a Changing World”3
Human Creativity
5 items
- As published: “Honors: Art as Experience”3
- 3
- As published: “Honors: Film Appreciation”3
- As published: “Honors: Music in History and Culture”3
- As published: “Honors: Film Appreciation”3
Interpreting the Past
2 items
- As published: “Honors: Interpreting the American Past”3
- As published: “Honors: Interpreting the European Past”3
Literature
2 items
- As published: “Honors: Introduction to Literature”3
- As published: “Honors: Introduction to World Literatures and Cultures”3
The Nature of Science
7 items
- As published: “Honors: Introductory Astronomy of the Solar System”4
- As published: “Honors: Introductory Astronomy of Galaxies and Cosmology”4
- BIOL 136N& BIOL 137NHonors General Biology Iand Honors General Biology I LabNot resolved to a course4
- BIOL 138N& BIOL 139NHonors General Biology IIand Honors General Biology II LabNot resolved to a course4
- 4
- As published: “Honors: University Physics I”4
- As published: “Honors: University Physics II”4
Philosophy and Ethics
5 items
- As published: “Honors: Introduction to Philosophy”3
- As published: “Honors: Life, Death, and Meaning”3
- As published: “Honors: Love, Sex, and Desire”3
- 3
- 3
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