The College has established a general education program that engages students in many different fields of learning. Education majors should see alternate general education requirements located in the ―Division of Education ‖ section of the catalog.
Purpose
The purpose of the general education program is to introduce students to the breadth of liberal arts learning, and to provide the foundations (biblical, conceptual, and contextual) for all subsequent education, and for learning across the lifespan. Specifically, we intend that by the time of graduation the student will be able to:
- Articulate a Christian world-and-life view
- Think critically, reason clearly, and communicate effectively
- Utilize quantitative and analytical skills
- Employ moral reasoning and judgment as an outgrowth of personal faith and commitment
- Interpret the biblical themes of creation, fall, and redemption—in particular as they relate to the arts and humanities
- Respond thoughtfully, redemptively, and empathically to social changes
- View current issues in their global and historical contexts and in relation to social, cultural, and natural constructs
- Respect diverse religions and cultures, engaging others with sensitivity and discernment
- Live healthfully and pursue wellness
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements (47-60 hours) | ||
| Foundations of Christian Thinking and Living (goals 1, 4, 5) – 13 hrs | ||
| IDS 150 | Foundations of Christian Thinking and Living | 3 hrs |
| IDS 499X | Integrative Thought Capstone | 1 hr |
| BI 101 | Understanding the Old Testament | 3 hrs |
| BI 111 | Understanding the New Testament | 3 hrs |
| BI 210 | Biblical Interpretation | 3 hrs |
| Foundations of Life Long Learning (goals 2, 3, 5) – 19-24 hrs | ||
| Communication Skills (3 hrs) | ||
| ENG 111 | Critical Thinking and Writing* | 3 hrs |
| Arts and Humanities (9 hrs) | ||
| PH 180 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 hrs |
| Choose one of the following (3 hrs) | ||
| ENG 220 | Studies in Poetry | 3 hrs |
| ENG 222 | Studies in Fiction | 3 hrs |
| ENG 224 | Studies in Drama | 3 hrs |
| Choose one of the following (3 hrs) | ||
| ART 231 | Art Appreciation | 3 hrs |
| ART 233X | Comparative Arts | 3 hrs |
| IDS 301/302 | The Western Cultural Heritage I/II (6)† | 3 hrs |
| MUH 111 | Introduction to Music History and Literature | 3 hrs |
| MUH 231 | Music Appreciation | 3 hrs |
| Quantitative and Analytical Reasoning (7-12 hrs) | ||
| Choose one of the following (4 hrs): | ||
| BIO 103 | Introductory Biology | 4 hrs |
| BIO 105S | Environmental Biology | 4 hrs |
| BIO 111 | General Biology | 4 hrs |
| BIO 112 | Biology: The Plant and Animal Kingdoms | 4 hrs |
| BIO 140 | Survey of Anatomy and Physiology | 4 hrs |
| Choose one of the following (3-6 hours): | ||
| CH 101 | Contemporary Chemistry | 4 hrs |
| CH 103 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4 hrs |
| CH 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 hrs |
| CH 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 hrs |
| HPW 351X | Biomechanics | – and – |
| HPW 454X | Measurement, Research, Statistics & Technology | 6 hrs |
| PHY 111 | General Physics I | 4 hrs |
| PHY 112 | General Physics II | 4 hrs |
| PS 101 | Earth Science | 4 hrs |
| PS 110 | Introduction to the Physical World | 3 hrs |
| (Note: The following Requirement is waived for students who have earned an ACT Math subscore of 25 of higher or its equivalent.) | ||
| Students who have earned an ACT Math subscore between 17 and 24 (inclusive)‡ | ||
| Choose one of the following (3-4 hrs): | ||
| MA 117 | Mathematics in the Modern World | 3 hrs |
| MA 118 | Finite Mathematics | 4 hrs |
| MA 120 | College Algebra and Trigonometry | 4 hrs |
| MA 121 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry I | 4 hrs |
| MA 285X | Statistics | 4 hrs |
| Notes regarding Foundations of Life Long Learning Requirements: | ||
| * Students whose ACT English subscore is lower than 19 (or whose SAT English subscore is lower than 450) need to take PCS 105 Critical Reading and Writing for College (2 hours) as a prerequisite to ENG 111. | ||
| † 3 credits apply here and 3 may be used in the Historical and Cultural Contexts category under Foundations of Cultural and Global Perspective. | ||
| ‡ Students whose ACT Math subscore is lower than 17 (or whose SAT Math subscore is lower than 400) and/or who haven’t successfully completed a high school Algebra II course need to take MA 116 Intermediate Algebra (3 hours) as a prerequisite to the courses listed. | ||
| Foundations of Cultural and Global Perspectives (goals 5, 6, 7, 8) – 9-17 hrs | ||
| Historical and Cultural Contexts (3 hrs) | ||
| Choose one of the following (3 hrs): | ||
| HI 201 | World Civilization I | 3 hrs |
| HI 202 | World Civilization II | 3 hrs |
| IDS 301/302 | The Western Cultural Heritage I/II (6)* | 3 hrs |
| Economic, Social, and Political Structures (3 hrs) | ||
| Choose one of the following (3 hrs): | ||
| BUS 103 | Contemporary Economics | 3 hrs |
| BUS 208 | Macroeconomics | 3 hrs |
| GEO 100 | World Geography | 3 hrs |
| POL 111 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 hrs |
| POL 250 | American Government | 3 hrs |
| POL 361 | International Relations | 3 hrs |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 hrs |
| SOC 222 | Social Problems | 3 hrs |
| Approved cross-cultural experience (limit of 3 credits in this category) | (1-3 hrs) | |
| Religious and Ethnic Diversity (3 hrs) | ||
| Choose one of the following (3 hrs): | ||
| BRS 334 | Survey of New Religious Movements | 3 hrs |
| BRS 335 | Survey of World Religions | 3 hrs |
| COM 330 | Intercultural Communication | 3 hrs |
| MUH 211 | Survey of World Music | 3 hrs |
| SOC 330 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 hrs |
| Approved cross-cultural experience (limit of 3 credits in this category) | (1-3 hrs) | |
| Foreign Language Competency: determined by test for placement or waiver, or two years of high school study with grades of C or better. (0-8 hrs) | ||
| Foundations of Personal Growth, Health, and Wellness (goals 4, 9) – 6 hrs | ||
| Choose one of the following (3 hrs) | ||
| HPW 180 | Introduction to Health and Wellness | 3 hrs |
| HPW 190 | Foundations of Human Performance and Wellness | 3 hrs |
| HPW 202X | Nutrition | 3 hrs |
| Choose one of the following (3 hrs) | ||
| PSY 140 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 hrs |
| PSY 210 | Life Planning | 3 hrs |
| HPW 228X | Sport and Wellness Psychology | 3 hrs |
| PSY 240 | Human Sexuality | 3 hrs |
| PSY 255 | Psychology of Addiction | 3 hrs |
| PSY 260X | Educational Psychology (Education majors only) | 3 hrs |