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University General Education Requirements

Eastern Virginia Medical School · Norfolk, VA

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
  1. As published: “English Composition (grade of C or better required)”
    3
  2. Select one of the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  3. As published: “Writing, Rhetoric, and Research (grade of C or better required)”
    3
  4. 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
      1. Select one of the following courses
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. 3
      3. As published: “Voice and Diction”
        3
      4. DANC/THEA 152R
        Acting One
        Not resolved to a course
      5. As published: “Professional Interactions and Negotiations”
        3
      6. As published: “Raising Moral Issues in STEM”
        3

      C. Mathematics

      6 items
      1. Select one of the following courses
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. As published: “An Introduction to Mathematics for Critical Thinking”
        3
      3. As published: “College Algebra”
        3
      4. As published: “College Algebra with Supplemental Instruction”
      5. 3
      6. 3

      D. Language and Culture*

      15 items
      1. 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 course
        6
      2. ARAB 101F& ARAB 102F
        Beginning Arabic Iand Beginning Arabic II
        Not resolved to a course
      3. As published: “Beginning Arabic”
        6
      4. As published: “Beginning Chinese”
        6
      5. FR 101F& FR 102F
        Beginning French Iand Beginning French II
        Not resolved to a course
      6. GER 101F& GER 102F
        Beginning German Iand Beginning German II
        Not resolved to a course
      7. As published: “Beginning Hebrew I”
        6
      8. ITAL 101F& ITAL 102F
        Beginning Italian Iand Beginning Italian II
        Not resolved to a course
      9. JAPN 101F& JAPN 102F
        Beginning Japanese Iand Beginning Japanese II
        Not resolved to a course
      10. As published: “Beginning Japanese”
        6
      11. LATN 101F& LATN 102F
        Beginning Latin Iand Beginning Latin II
        Not resolved to a course
      12. PRTG 101F& PRTG 102F
        Beginning Portuguese Iand Beginning Portuguese II
        Not resolved to a course
      13. RUS 101F& RUS 102F
        Beginning Russian Iand Beginning Russian II
        Not resolved to a course
      14. SPAN 101F& SPAN 102F
        Beginning Spanish Iand Beginning Spanish II
        Not resolved to a course
      15. 3

      E. Information Literacy and Research

      17 items
      1. Select one of the following courses
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. As published: “Introduction to Chemistry and Biochemistry Research and Careers”
        3
      3. As published: “Digital Literacy”
        3
      4. As published: “Advertising & Society”
        3
      5. As published: “Introduction to Information Literacy and Research”
        3
      6. As published: “Introduction to Information Literacy and Research for Scientists”
        3
      7. CS/CYSE/PHIL 202G
        Information Literacy for Cybersecurity
        Not resolved to a course
      8. As published: “Media and Info Literacy in the Google Age”
        3
      9. As published: “Basic Information Literacy and Research”
        3
      10. As published: “Information Literacy for the Digital Age”
        3
      11. As published: “Research Skills and Information Literacy for the Natural Sciences”
        3
      12. As published: “Philosophy of Digital Culture”
        3
      13. PUBH 120G
        Information Literacy for Public Health Professions
        Not resolved to a course
      14. As published: “Cults and Conspiracies”
        3
      15. As published: “Muslims & Media”
        3
      16. As published: “Computer Literacy: Communication and Information”
        3

      A. Human Behavior

      27 items
      1. Select one of the following courses
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. 3
      3. As published: “Introduction to Anthropology”
        3
      4. 3
      5. CPD/SOC 100S
        Leadership and Society
        Not resolved to a course
      6. 3
      7. 3
      8. DASC/SOC 205S
        Data, Technology, Society
        Not resolved to a course
      9. 3
      10. 3
      11. 3
      12. 3
      13. As published: “Learning to Learn”
        3
      14. As published: “Personal Financial Literacy”
        3
      15. 3
      16. 3
      17. As published: “Personal Health and Wellness”
        3
      18. 3
      19. 3
      20. As published: “Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics”
        3
      21. As published: “Leisure and Human Behavior”
        3
      22. 3
      23. As published: “Lifespan Development”
        3
      24. As published: “Dress, Culture and Society”
        3
      25. As published: “Introduction to Sociology”
        3
      26. As published: “Diversity and Society”
        3
      27. As published: “Introduction to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies”
        3

      B. Human Creativity

      8 items
      1. Select one of the following courses
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. As published: “Introduction to the Visual Arts”
        3
      3. As published: “Visual Communication”
        3
      4. COMM/THEA 270A
        Film Appreciation
        Not resolved to a course
      5. As published: “Dance and Its Audience”
        3
      6. As published: “Music in History and Culture”
        3
      7. As published: “Visual Merchandising and Display”
        3
      8. As published: “The Theatre Experience”
        3

      C. Interpreting the Past

      9 items
      1. Select one of the following courses
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. As published: “Interpreting the World Past Since 1500”
        3
      3. As published: “Interpreting the Asian Past”
        3
      4. As published: “Interpreting the European Past”
        3
      5. As published: “Interpreting the Latin America Past”
        3
      6. 3
      7. HIST/AAST 105H
        Interpreting the African Past
        Not resolved to a course
      8. As published: “Heroes & Hoplites: History of Ancient Greece”
        3
      9. 3

      D. Literature

      5 items
      1. Select one of the following courses
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. As published: “Introduction to Literature”
        3
      3. As published: “American Writers, American Experiences”
        3
      4. As published: “Deep Dive Literature”
        3
      5. As published: “Introduction to World Literatures and Cultures”
        3

      E. The Nature of Science

      26 items
      1. 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 course
        8
      2. As published: “Introductory Astronomy of the Solar System”
        4
      3. As published: “Introductory Astronomy of Galaxies and Cosmology”
      4. As published: “Biology for Nonscience Majors I”
        4
      5. As published: “Biology for Nonscience Majors II”
        4
      6. BIOL 110N& BIOL 111N
        Environmental Science for Non-Majorsand Environmental Science Lab for Non-Majors
        Not resolved to a course
      7. BIOL 112N& BIOL 113N
        Environment and Humanityand Environment and Humanity Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
      8. BIOL 117N& BIOL 118N
        Introduction to Human Biologyand Introduction to Human Biology Lab
        Not resolved to a course
      9. BIOL 121N& BIOL 122N
        General Biology Iand General Biology I Lab
        Not resolved to a course
      10. BIOL 123N& BIOL 124N
        General Biology IIand General Biology II Lab
        Not resolved to a course
      11. CHEM 105N& CHEM 106N
        Introductory Chemistryand Introductory Chemistry Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
      12. CHEM 107N& CHEM 108N
        Introductory Organic and Biochemistryand Introductory Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
      13. CHEM 121N& CHEM 122N
        Foundations of Chemistry I Lectureand Foundations of Chemistry I Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
      14. CHEM 123N& CHEM 124N
        Foundations of Chemistry II Lectureand Foundations of Chemistry II Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
      15. 8
      16. As published: “Understanding Global Climate Change”
        4
      17. or: OEAS 111N Physical Geology
        4
      18. As published: “Historical Geology”
        4
      19. 3
      20. As published: “Conceptual Physics”
        4
      21. As published: “Conceptual Physics”
        4
      22. 4
      23. 4
      24. 4
      25. 4
      26. PHYS 261N& PHYS 262N
        Advanced University Physics Iand Advanced University Physics II
        Not resolved to a course

      F. Philosophy and Ethics

      15 items
      1. Select one of the following courses
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. As published: “Introduction to Philosophy”
        3
      3. As published: “Logic and Philosophy”
        3
      4. PHIL/REL 150P
        Life, Death, and Meaning
        Not resolved to a course
      5. PHIL/REL 155E
        Human Nature
        Not resolved to a course
      6. 8
      7. PHIL/REL 235E
        Love, Sex, and Desire
        Not resolved to a course
      8. As published: “World Religions: Beliefs and Values”
        3
      9. As published: “Truth and Perception”
        3
      10. As published: “Business Ethics”
        3
      11. 3
      12. 3
      13. 3
      14. PHIL/DASC 357E
        Ethics and Data
        Not resolved to a course
      15. As published: “Studies in Applied Ethics”
        3

      G. Impact of Technology

      34 items
      1. Select one of the following courses
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. 3
      3. As published: “Diseases that Changed our World”
        3
      4. As published: “Influence of Polymers on Society”
        3
      5. As published: “Nutritional Biochemistry”
        3
      6. As published: “Neurotechnology”
        3
      7. As published: “Survey of Forensic Science”
        3
      8. As published: “The Chemistry of the Environment”
        3
      9. As published: “Science and Technology in Art”
        3
      10. COMM/THEA 280T
        Entertainment Technologies
        Not resolved to a course
      11. CPD/SCLM 303T
        Maritime Leadership, Technology, and Society
        Not resolved to a course
      12. As published: “Computers in Society”
        3
      13. CYSE/IT 200T
        Cybersecurity, Technology, and Society
        Not resolved to a course
      14. As published: “Telehealthcare Technology”
        3
      15. ENGL/IDS 307T
        Digital Writing
        Not resolved to a course
      16. 3
      17. As published: “Digital Earth: Geospatial Technology and Society”
      18. As published: “Environmental Hazards & Disasters”
        3
      19. As published: “History of Medicine, Disease, and Health Technology”
        3
      20. As published: “Discovering Earth's History”
        3
      21. 3
      22. HIST/HNRS 386T/SCI 302T
        The Evolution of Modern Science
        Not resolved to a course
      23. 3
      24. As published: “Music Technology Survey”
        3
      25. 3
      26. As published: “Philosophy of Technology”
        3
      27. As published: “Introduction to Quantum Science and Technology”
      28. As published: “Technology and War”
        3
      29. As published: “Weapons of Mass Destruction in Global Security”
        3
      30. As published: “Technology and Your World”
        3
      31. As published: “Technology and Society”
        3
      32. As published: “Entertainment Technologies”
        3
      33. 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
          1. As published: “Honors: English Composition”
            3
          2. 3
          3. As published: “Honors: Writing, Rhetoric, and Research: Special Topics”
            3

          Oral Communication

          1 item
          1. 3

          Information Literacy and Research

          2 items
          1. As published: “Honors: Introduction to Information Literacy and Research”
            3
          2. As published: “Honors: Muslims & Media”
            3

          Ways of Knowing

          0 items

            Human Behavior

            9 items
            1. As published: “Honors: Introduction to Human Communication”
              3
            2. As published: “Honors: Introduction to Criminology”
              3
            3. As published: “Honors: Principles of Macroeconomics”
              3
            4. As published: “Honors: Principles of Microeconomics”
              3
            5. As published: “Honors: Cultural Geography”
              3
            6. 3
            7. 3
            8. As published: “Honors: Introduction to Sociology”
              3
            9. As published: “Honors: Gender and Sexuality in a Changing World”
              3

            Human Creativity

            5 items
            1. As published: “Honors: Art as Experience”
              3
            2. 3
            3. As published: “Honors: Film Appreciation”
              3
            4. As published: “Honors: Music in History and Culture”
              3
            5. As published: “Honors: Film Appreciation”
              3

            Interpreting the Past

            2 items
            1. As published: “Honors: Interpreting the American Past”
              3
            2. As published: “Honors: Interpreting the European Past”
              3

            Literature

            2 items
            1. As published: “Honors: Introduction to Literature”
              3
            2. As published: “Honors: Introduction to World Literatures and Cultures”
              3

            The Nature of Science

            7 items
            1. As published: “Honors: Introductory Astronomy of the Solar System”
              4
            2. As published: “Honors: Introductory Astronomy of Galaxies and Cosmology”
              4
            3. BIOL 136N& BIOL 137N
              Honors General Biology Iand Honors General Biology I Lab
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            4. BIOL 138N& BIOL 139N
              Honors General Biology IIand Honors General Biology II Lab
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            5. 4
            6. As published: “Honors: University Physics I”
              4
            7. As published: “Honors: University Physics II”
              4

            Philosophy and Ethics

            5 items
            1. As published: “Honors: Introduction to Philosophy”
              3
            2. As published: “Honors: Life, Death, and Meaning”
              3
            3. As published: “Honors: Love, Sex, and Desire”
              3
            4. 3
            5. 3
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