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General Education Course List

University of Mary Washington · Fredericksburg, 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
General Education Course List
Credits (computed from items)
529-554
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
232681
CourseShelf checklist
CK_232681_c16fe1b1
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Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

One course focusing on visual art, performing art, and/or literature from the following list:

31 items
  1. ARTH 114A
    - Art History: Prehistory to c. 1300 CE, the Mediterranean
    As published: “Art History: Prehistory to c. 1300 CE, the Mediterranean”
    3
  2. ARTH 115A
    - Art History: c. 1300 CE to the present, Europe and America
    As published: “Art History: c. 1300 CE to the present, Europe and America”
    3
  3. ARTH 118
    - History of Asian Art
    As published: “History of Asian Art”
    3
  4. ARTS 105
    - Design Principles
    As published: “Design Principles”
    3
  5. CLAS 202C
    - Ancient Tragedy
    As published: “Ancient Tragedy”
    3
  6. CLAS 204
    - Epic Traditions
    As published: “Epic Traditions”
    3
  7. ENGL 205
    - The Art of Literature
    As published: “The Art of Literature”
    3
  8. ENGL 206A
    - Global Issues in Literature
    As published: “Global Issues in Literature”
    3
  9. ENGL 245
    - Introduction to Cinema Studies
    As published: “Introduction to Cinema Studies”
    3
  10. ENGL 251
    - Issues in Literature
    As published: “Issues in Literature”
    3
  11. ENGL 284
    - Fictions of Disability
    As published: “Fictions of Disability”
    3
  12. FREN 250
    - French and Francophone Literature in Translation
    As published: “French and Francophone Literature in Translation”
    3
  13. HISP 105
    - The American Built Environment
    As published: “The American Built Environment”
    3
  14. MUHL 151A
    - Great Musical Masterworks
    As published: “Great Musical Masterworks”
    3
  15. MUHL 152
    - Music and Society
    As published: “Music and Society”
    3
  16. MUHL 154
    - Musics of the World
    As published: “Musics of the World”
    3
  17. MUHL 156
    - American Music
    As published: “American Music”
    3
  18. MUHL 176
    - Functions and Structures of Music
    As published: “Functions and Structures of Music”
    3
  19. MUPR 250
    - Fredericksburg Singers
    As published: “Fredericksburg Singers”
    1
  20. MUPR 252
    - UMW Chorus
    As published: “UMW Chorus”
    1
  21. MUPR 254
    - Chamber Choir
    As published: “Chamber Choir”
    1
  22. THEA 111
    - Theatre and Society
    As published: “Theatre and Society”
    3
  23. THEA 112
    - Principles of Acting
    As published: “Principles of Acting”
    3
  24. THEA 113
    - Principles of Theatre Design
    As published: “Principles of Theatre Design”
    3
  25. THEA 131
    - Technical Production
    As published: “Technical Production”
    4
  26. THEA 132
    - Technical Production
    As published: “Technical Production”
    4
  27. THEA 211A
    - Dramatic Literature
    As published: “Dramatic Literature”
    3
  28. THEA 212A
    - Dramatic Literature
    As published: “Dramatic Literature”
    3
  29. THEA 218
    - Voice and Body Movement
    As published: “Voice and Body Movement”
    4
  30. THEA 240
    - Stage Makeup
    As published: “Stage Makeup”
    3
  31. THEA 290
    - Scene Painting
    As published: “Scene Painting”
    3

One course focusing the humanities (including history) from the following list:

36 items
  1. ANTH 101
    - Introduction to Anthropology
    As published: “Introduction to Anthropology”
    3
  2. ARTH 114A
    - Art History: Prehistory to c. 1300 CE, the Mediterranean
    As published: “Art History: Prehistory to c. 1300 CE, the Mediterranean”
    3
  3. ARTH 115A
    - Art History: c. 1300 CE to the present, Europe and America
    As published: “Art History: c. 1300 CE to the present, Europe and America”
    3
  4. ARTH 118
    - History of Asian Art
    As published: “History of Asian Art”
    3
  5. CLAS 103
    - Ideas and Culture: The Ancient Greek World
    As published: “Ideas and Culture: The Ancient Greek World”
    3
  6. CLAS 105
    - Ideas and Culture: The Ancient Roman World
    As published: “Ideas and Culture: The Ancient Roman World”
    3
  7. CLAS 110
    - Greek and Roman Mythology in Art and Literature
    As published: “Greek and Roman Mythology in Art and Literature”
    3
  8. ENGL 202
    - Writing Seminar
    As published: “Writing Seminar”
    3
  9. HISP 100
    - Introduction to Historic Preservation
    As published: “Introduction to Historic Preservation”
    3
  10. HIST 112
    - World History
    As published: “World History”
    3
  11. HIST 121
    - Western Civilization I
    As published: “Western Civilization I”
    3
  12. HIST 122
    - Western Civilization II
    As published: “Western Civilization II”
    3
  13. HIST 131
    - American History to 1865
    As published: “American History to 1865”
    3
  14. HIST 132
    - American History Since 1865
    As published: “American History Since 1865”
    3
  15. HIST 141
    - Asian Civilization I
    As published: “Asian Civilization I”
    3
  16. HIST 142
    - Asian Civilization II
    As published: “Asian Civilization II”
    3
  17. JOUR 200
    - News Journalism
    As published: “News Journalism”
    3
  18. LING 101B
    - Introduction to Linguistics
    As published: “Introduction to Linguistics”
    3
  19. MATH 207
    - History of Mathematics
    As published: “History of Mathematics”
    3
  20. MUHL 153
    - Women in Opera
    As published: “Women in Opera”
    3
  21. PHIL 101
    - Introduction to Philosophy
    As published: “Introduction to Philosophy”
    3
  22. PHIL 160
    - Introduction to Ethics
    As published: “Introduction to Ethics”
    3
  23. PHIL 201
    - Ancient Greek Philosophy
    As published: “Ancient Greek Philosophy”
    3
  24. PHIL 202
    - Early Modern Philosophy
    As published: “Early Modern Philosophy”
    3
  25. PHIL 210
    - Social and Political Philosophy
    As published: “Social and Political Philosophy”
    3
  26. PHIL 225
    - Practical Ethics
    As published: “Practical Ethics”
    3
  27. PHIL 226
    - Medical Ethics
    As published: “Medical Ethics”
    3
  28. RELG 103
    - Jews, Christians, Muslims
    As published: “Jews, Christians, Muslims”
    3
  29. RELG 205
    - Ancient Jewish Literature
    As published: “Ancient Jewish Literature”
    3
  30. RELG 206A
    - Christian Beginnings
    As published: “Christian Beginnings”
    3
  31. RELG 208
    - Christianity After the New Testament
    As published: “Christianity After the New Testament”
    3
  32. RELG 278
    - Religion in America After the Civil War
    As published: “Religion in America After the Civil War”
    3
  33. THEA 211A
    - Dramatic Literature
    As published: “Dramatic Literature”
    3
  34. THEA 212A
    - Dramatic Literature
    As published: “Dramatic Literature”
    3
  35. THEA 250
    - Fashion History
    As published: “Fashion History”
    3
  36. THEA 251
    - Fashion History
    As published: “Fashion History”
    3

One course focusing on natural sciences that includes a laboratory from the following list:

0 items

    The non-laboratory courses on this list are for students electing to take a second course in the Natural Sciences as one of their Additional Methods of Investigation requirements. 1

    0 items

      Laboratory Courses (all are 4 credits)

      19 items
      1. BIOL 121
        - Biological Concepts
        As published: “Biological Concepts”
        4
      2. BIOL 125
        - Phage Hunters I
        As published: “Phage Hunters I”
        4
      3. BIOL 126
        - Phage Hunters II
        As published: “Phage Hunters II”
        4
      4. BIOL 132
        - Organism Function and Diversity
        As published: “Organism Function and Diversity”
        4
      5. CHEM 105A
        - Chemistry and Society with Laboratory I
        As published: “Chemistry and Society with Laboratory I”
        4
      6. CHEM 111
        - General Chemistry I
        As published: “General Chemistry I”
        4
      7. CHEM 112
        - General Chemistry II
        As published: “General Chemistry II”
        4
      8. EESC 111
        - Our Dynamic Earth
        As published: “Our Dynamic Earth”
        4
      9. EESC 112
        - Evolution of Earth
        As published: “Evolution of Earth”
        4
      10. EESC 120
        - Principles of Environmental Sustainability
        As published: “Principles of Environmental Sustainability”
        4
      11. EESC 121
        - Oceanography
        As published: “Oceanography”
        4
      12. GEOG 110
        - Introduction to Weather and Climate
        As published: “Introduction to Weather and Climate”
        4
      13. GEOG 111
        - Landform Processes
        As published: “Landform Processes”
        4
      14. PHYS 101
        - General Physics w/Lab
        As published: “General Physics w/Lab”
        4
      15. MUTH/PHYS 150
        Music and the Laws of Nature
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      16. PHYS 102
        - General Physics w/Lab
        As published: “General Physics w/Lab”
        4
      17. PHYS 103A
        - Elementary Astronomy w/Lab
        As published: “Elementary Astronomy w/Lab”
        4
      18. PHYS 105
        - University Physics, w/Lab
        As published: “University Physics, w/Lab”
        4
      19. PHYS 106
        - University Physics w/Lab
        As published: “University Physics w/Lab”
        4

      Non-Laboratory Courses (all are 3 credits)

      7 items
      1. BIOL 127
        - Human Biology
        As published: “Human Biology”
        3
      2. CHEM 107
        - Societal Chemistry
        As published: “Societal Chemistry”
        3
      3. EESC 110
        - Environmental and Ecological Systems
        As published: “Environmental and Ecological Systems”
        3
      4. GEOG 240
        - Hazards and Resilience
        As published: “Hazards and Resilience”
        3
      5. GEOG 241
        - Biogeography
        As published: “Biogeography”
        3
      6. GEOG 325
        - Dynamic Climatology
        As published: “Dynamic Climatology”
        3
      7. PHYS 104
        - Elementary Astronomy
        As published: “Elementary Astronomy”
        3

      One course focusing on quantitative information and abstract reasoning from the following list:

      11 items
      1. BIOL 260
        - Biostatistics and Research Design
        As published: “Biostatistics and Research Design”
        4
      2. CPSC 284
        - Applied Discrete Mathematics
        As published: “Applied Discrete Mathematics”
        4
      3. DATA 101
        - Introduction to Data Science
        As published: “Introduction to Data Science”
        3
      4. GEOG 252
        - Quantitative Methods in Geography
        As published: “Quantitative Methods in Geography”
        3
      5. MATH 110
        - Finite Mathematics with Applications
        As published: “Finite Mathematics with Applications”
        3
      6. MATH 115A
        - Introduction to Mathematical Modeling
        As published: “Introduction to Mathematical Modeling”
        3
      7. MATH 120
        - Quantitative Reasoning for Decision-Making
        As published: “Quantitative Reasoning for Decision-Making”
        3
      8. MATH 121
        - Calculus I
        As published: “Calculus I”
        4
      9. MUTH 100
        - Materials and Sources for Music Theory
        As published: “Materials and Sources for Music Theory”
        3
      10. PHIL 151B
        - Introductory Logic
        As published: “Introductory Logic”
        3
      11. STAT 180
        - Introduction to Statistics
        As published: “Introduction to Statistics”
        3

      One course focusing on the social sciences from the following list:

      15 items
      1. ANTH 101
        - Introduction to Anthropology
        As published: “Introduction to Anthropology”
        3
      2. ECON 201B
        - Principles of Macroeconomics
        As published: “Principles of Macroeconomics”
        3
      3. ECON 202B
        - Principles of Microeconomics
        As published: “Principles of Microeconomics”
        3
      4. GEOG 101
        - World Regional Geography
        As published: “World Regional Geography”
        3
      5. GEOG 102
        - Introduction to Human Geography
        As published: “Introduction to Human Geography”
        3
      6. GEOG 221A
        - Environment & Culture in Eastern North America
        As published: “Environment & Culture in Eastern North America”
        3
      7. GEOG 222A
        - Environment & Culture in Western North America
        As published: “Environment & Culture in Western North America”
        3
      8. GEOG 237
        - Cities
        As published: “Cities”
        3
      9. LING 101B
        - Introduction to Linguistics
        As published: “Introduction to Linguistics”
        3
      10. PSCI 101A
        - Introduction to Political Science
        As published: “Introduction to Political Science”
        3
      11. PSCI 102A
        - Introduction to International Relations
        As published: “Introduction to International Relations”
        3
      12. PSCI 201
        - American Government
        As published: “American Government”
        3
      13. PSYC 100
        - General Psychology
        As published: “General Psychology”
        3
      14. SOCG 105
        - The Social World
        As published: “The Social World”
        3
      15. SOCG 155
        - Social Issues
        As published: “Social Issues”
        3

      One faculty supervised experience involving a significant experiential learning component designed to challenge students to go outside of the bounds of the typical classroom. (Not required of B.L.S. students.) Selected from the following:

      43 items
      1. AMST 485
        - Senior Thesis
        As published: “Senior Thesis”
        3
      2. AAHC 480
        - Senior Research
        As published: “Senior Research”
        3
      3. AAHC 481
        - Senior Project
        As published: “Senior Project”
        3
      4. ARTS 475
        - Senior Thesis Studio
        As published: “Senior Thesis Studio”
        3
      5. BIOL 423
        - Ecology and Evolution in the Galapagos Islands
        As published: “Ecology and Evolution in the Galapagos Islands”
        4
      6. BIOL 424
        - Tropical Ecology
        As published: “Tropical Ecology”
        4
      7. CHEM 493
        - Chemical Outreach
        As published: “Chemical Outreach”
        1-2
      8. CLAS 351
        - Special Studies in Classical Civilization
        As published: “Special Studies in Classical Civilization”
        3
      9. CLAS 485
        - Guided Research
        As published: “Guided Research”
        3
      10. COMM 481
        - Policy Debate Practicum
        As published: “Policy Debate Practicum”
        1
      11. CPSC 391
        - Special Projects in Computer Science
        As published: “Special Projects in Computer Science”
        1-4
      12. CPSC 430
        - Software Engineering
        As published: “Software Engineering”
        4
      13. CYBR 461
        - Cyber Certificate Studies
        As published: “Cyber Certificate Studies”
        3
      14. ECON 490
        - Experiential Learning
        As published: “Experiential Learning”
        3
      15. EDUC 303
        - Scientific Inquiry and Instructional Technology
        As published: “Scientific Inquiry and Instructional Technology”
        3
      16. EDUC 351A
        - Instructional Design and Assessment
        As published: “Instructional Design and Assessment”
        4
      17. ENGL 314
        - The Literary Journal: Professional Practice in Publishing and Editing
        As published: “The Literary Journal: Professional Practice in Publishing and Editing”
        3
      18. ENGL 399
        - Community Service Learning
        As published: “Community Service Learning”
        1
      19. EESC 360
        - Environmental Exploration
        As published: “Environmental Exploration”
        2-4
      20. EESC 481
        - Readings
        As published: “Readings”
        1-2
      21. GEOG 361
        - Sustainability in Guatemala
        As published: “Sustainability in Guatemala”
        3
      22. GEOG 485
        - Readings in Geography
        As published: “Readings in Geography”
        1-3
      23. HISP 305A
        - Historic Building Technologies
        As published: “Historic Building Technologies”
        3
      24. HISP 461
        - Laboratory in Building Forensics
        As published: “Laboratory in Building Forensics”
        3
      25. HISP 467
        - Field Methods in Archaeology
        As published: “Field Methods in Archaeology”
        3
      26. HISP 469
        - Laboratory in Preservation Planning
        As published: “Laboratory in Preservation Planning”
        3
      27. HIST 485
        - Historical Research
        As published: “Historical Research”
        3
      28. HONR 201
        - Honors Service Learning
        As published: “Honors Service Learning”
        1
      29. IDIS 483
        - Peer Mentorship
        As published: “Peer Mentorship”
        1
      30. JOUR 380
        - Practicum in Journalism
        As published: “Practicum in Journalism”
        1
      31. MUSC 000
        - Music Forum
        As published: “Music Forum”
        0
      32. MUSC 490
        - Music Seminar
        As published: “Music Seminar”
        3
      33. PHIL 485
        - Research in Philosophy
        As published: “Research in Philosophy”
        3
      34. PSYC 350
        - Psychology of Women and Gender
        As published: “Psychology of Women and Gender”
        3
      35. RELG 401
        - Guided Research
        As published: “Guided Research”
        3
      36. SOCG 332
        - Introduction to Social Welfare
        As published: “Introduction to Social Welfare”
        3
      37. SOCG 475
        - Public Sociology
        As published: “Public Sociology”
        4
      38. SPAN 301
        - Study Abroad Reflection
        As published: “Study Abroad Reflection”
        1
      39. SPAN 321
        - Culture of Service and Social Action in the Hispanic World
        As published: “Culture of Service and Social Action in the Hispanic World”
        3
      40. THEA 390
        - Theatre Practicum
        As published: “Theatre Practicum”
        1
      41. THEA 482
        - Senior Project
        As published: “Senior Project”
        3
      42. URES 000
        - Undergraduate Research and Creativity Experience
        As published: “Undergraduate Research and Creativity Experience”
        0
      43. WGST 485
        - Senior Project
        As published: “Senior Project”
        3

      After Mary Washington

      27 items
      1. AAHC 480
        - Senior Research
        As published: “Senior Research”
        3
      2. ARTS 474
        - Professional Practices in Studio Art
        As published: “Professional Practices in Studio Art”
        3
      3. BIOL 499
        - Internship
        As published: “Internship”
        1-12
      4. CHEM 399
        - Science Careers After UMW
        As published: “Science Careers After UMW”
        1
      5. CLAS 485
        - Guided Research
        As published: “Guided Research”
        3
      6. COMM 460
        - Seminar in Digital Rhetoric
        As published: “Seminar in Digital Rhetoric”
        3
      7. CPSC 430
        - Software Engineering
        As published: “Software Engineering”
        4
      8. CYBR 435
        - Advanced Cybersecurity
        As published: “Advanced Cybersecurity”
        3
      9. EDUC 460
        - Internship Seminar: Secondary, Pre-K-12
        As published: “Internship Seminar: Secondary, Pre-K-12”
        3
      10. EDUC 461
        - Internship Seminar: Elementary
        As published: “Internship Seminar: Elementary”
        3
      11. EESC 465
        - Senior Portfolio and Career Preparation
        As published: “Senior Portfolio and Career Preparation”
        1
      12. ENGL 401
        - Professional Identities
        As published: “Professional Identities”
        1
      13. FINC 320
        - Personal Finance
        As published: “Personal Finance”
        3
      14. GISC 498
        - Mapping Your Future
        As published: “Mapping Your Future”
        1
      15. HISP 480
        - Professional Practice
        As published: “Professional Practice”
        1
      16. IDIS 191
        - Designing Your Life Through the Liberal Arts
        As published: “Designing Your Life Through the Liberal Arts”
        1
      17. IDIS 192
        - Preparation for Healthcare Careers
        As published: “Preparation for Healthcare Careers”
        1
      18. IDIS 193
        - Personal Development for Life and Career
        As published: “Personal Development for Life and Career”
        1
      19. IDIS 195
        - Life and Career after UMW
        As published: “Life and Career after UMW”
        1
      20. MATH 305
        - Mathematics as a Profession
        As published: “Mathematics as a Profession”
        1
      21. MDFL 200
        - After Mary Washington: Careers with Languages
        As published: “After Mary Washington: Careers with Languages”
        1
      22. MUSC 490
        - Music Seminar
        As published: “Music Seminar”
        3
      23. PHYS 399
        - Science Careers After UMW
        As published: “Science Careers After UMW”
        1
      24. PSYC 420
        - Career Explorations in Psychology
        As published: “Career Explorations in Psychology”
        1
      25. PSYC 499
        - Internship
        As published: “Internship”
        1-6
      26. SOCG 481
        - The Road Ahead: Career Planning and Changemaking With a Sociology Degree
        As published: “The Road Ahead: Career Planning and Changemaking With a Sociology Degree”
        1
      27. THEA 400
        - Professional Identity and Practice
        As published: “Professional Identity and Practice”
        1
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