2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

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Course Requirements - College of Graduate and Professional Studies (BA and BS)

Use the Thinkers, Communicators, and Citizens tabs below to view which courses fulfill each general education requirement.

Overview

THINKERS Credits
Natural Science Course 3-4
Social Science Course 3 
Quantitative Reasoning Course 3
Aesthetic Appreciation Course 3
Historical Perspectives Course 3
COMMUNICATORS
 Credits
Written Communication Course: ENGL 101 or ENGL 105 3 
Additional Written or Oral Communication Courses 6
Applicational Communication Course 3
CITIZENS
 Credits
Wellness Course: JOUR 102 3
Ethical Reasoning Course 3
Cultural Engagement Course 3
Christian Engagement Course 3

Thinkers

Scientific Literacy

Graduates will apply fundamental scientific principles and methods of inquiry to solve problems in a variety of contexts.

Principles of Natural Science Course (3 credits)

BIOL 108The Human Body (Lec/Lab)

3/1
BIOL 120Essentials of Biology and Chemistry for Health Sciences

3
BIOL 150Introduction to Biology I (Lec/Lab)

3/1
CHEM 113Food, Chemistry, and You (Lec/Lab)

3/1
CHEM 133General Chemistry I (Lec/Lab)

3/1
EESC 110The Environment and You (Lec/Lab)

3/1
EESC 150Environmental Science (Lec/Lab)

3/1
EESC 160Organismal Biology (Lec/Lab)

3/1
EESC 170Physical Geology (Lec/Lab)

3/1
EESC 180Field Ecology - The Arctic

3
EESC 181Culture & Ecology of the Hawaiian Islands

3
PHYS 143College Physics I (Lec/Lab)

4/1
PHYS 203Physics I (Lec/Lab)

4/1
Total Credit Hours:3-4

Social Science Course (3 credits)

ECON 201Principles of Microeconomics

3
ECON 202Principles of Macroeconomics

3
PSYC 101General Psychology

3
PSYC 203Developmental Psychology

3
SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3
SOC 102/CJ 102Deviance and Social Control

3
SOC 230Sociology of the Family

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Quantitative Reasoning

Graduates will draw inferences and make decisions from relevant quantitative information.

Quantitative Reasoning Course (3 credits)

CS 230Data Analysis

3
ECON 201Principles of Microeconomics

3
ECON 202Principles of Macroeconomics

3
EDUC 203Mathematics for Elementary Teachers

3
MATH 101Ideas in Mathematics

3
MATH 106Mathematical Applications for Management

3
MATH 111College Algebra

3
MATH 113Pre-Calculus

4
MATH 205Statistics

3
MATH 251Calculus of Derivatives

3
PHYS 143College Physics I (Lec/Lab)

4/1
PHYS 203Physics I (Lec/Lab)

4/1
PSYC 318Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

3
Total Credit Hours:3-4

Aesthetic Appreciation

Graduates will understand the complex layers of the creative process, its reflection of human society, and its power to impact.

Aesthetic Appreciation Course (3 credits)

CMST 133Introduction to Visual Communication

3
COMM 340/ENGL 347Film Analysis

3
DIG 111Digital Design

3
DIG 112Vector Design

3
DIG 251Graphics Development

3
ENGL 115Popular Literature and Analysis

3
ENGL 201Introduction to Literary Study and Analysis

3
ENGL 210World Literature to 1500

3
ENGL 211World Literature since 1500

3
ENGL 230British Literature to 1785

3
ENGL 231British Literature Since 1785

3
ENGL 250American Literature to 1865

3
ENGL 251American Literature since 1865

3
ENGL 305Studies in the British Novel

3
ENGL 308Studies in the American Short Story

3
ENGL 310Modern Poetry

3
ENGL 320British Romantics

3
ENGL 330Victorian England

3
ENGL 331/THEA 331Shakespeare

3
ENGL 340Advanced Creative Writing - Poetry

3
ENGL 341Advanced Creative Writing - Fiction

3
ENGL 360Studies in the American Novel

3
ENGL 370The Images of Woman in Literature

3
ENGL 420African-American Literature

3
FREN 330Survey of French Literature

3
FREN 340Survey of Francophone Literature

3
GER 330Survey of German Literature I

3
GER 340Survey of German Literature II

3
MUS 101Music Appreciation

3
MUS 102Music in Film

3
MUS 103History of Popular Music

3
MUS 160Harmony/Theory I

3
SPAN 330Spanish Peninsular Cultural Studies I

3
SPAN 340Spanish Peninsular Cultural Studies II

3
SPAN 370Latin American Cultural Studies I

3
SPAN 380Latin American Cultural Studies II

3
THEA 190Introduction to Theatre

3
THEA 213Acting

3
THEA 260Masterpieces of Drama

3
THEA 303Stagecraft and Lighting

4
THEA 318/ENGL 318Development of American Drama

3
THEA 323Acting: Period Styles

3
THEA 333Scene Design

3
THEA 335Musical Theatre

3
Total Credit Hours:3-4

Social Inquiry

Graduates will understand the relationship between human social structures and behavior.

Historical Perspectives Course (3 credits)

BEHL 280Introduction to Addiction Studies

3
CJ 101Introduction to Criminal Justice

3
ENGL 351History of the English Language

3
HIST 207The United States to 1865

3
HIST 208The United States Since 1865

3
HIST 220Europe: 1900 to Mid-Century

3
HIST 222History of the Middle East

3
HIST 262History of China

3
HIST 291Western Civilization I

3
HIST 292Western Civilization II

3
HIST 303The Civil War and Reconstruction

3
HIST 304Medieval Europe

3
HIST 306Renaissance and Reformation

3
HIST 307Ancient Greece

3
HIST 308Ancient Rome

3
HIST 310Indigenous History from Time Immemorial to 1787

3
HIST 311/POLS 311Indigenous History and Federal Indian Policy, 1787 - Present

3
HIST 316/REL 316Religion in American History

3
HIST 320Europe: 1900 to Mid-Century

3
HIST 322History of the Middle East

3
HIST 331The American West

3
HIST 34419th Century Europe

3
HIST 354Evolution of War

3
HIST 362History of China

3
HIST 364The French Revolution and the Age of Napoleon

3
HIST 370/POLS 370American Constitutions and Revolutions

3
HIST 374History of Medicine

3
MUS 239Music History I: Medieval and Renaissance

3
POLS 104American National Government

3
POLS 312Congress and the Presidency

3
POLS 314Governmental Power and U.S. Constitutional Law

3
POLS 316Rights & Liberties and U.S. Constitutional Law

3
POLS 325Comparative European Governments

3
POLS 333World Politics

3
POLS 335The European Union

3
POLS 344American Foreign Relations to 1920

3
POLS 348American Foreign Relations since 1895

3
POLS 352American Economic Policy

3
POLS 375Modern Political Thought

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Communicators

Communication and Information Literacy

Communication: Graduates will effectively communicate in a variety of settings and modes. 
Information Literacy: Graduates will identify, evaluate, and apply information within relevant contexts.

Written Communication Course (3 credits)

ENGL 101Expository Writing

3
ENGL 105Unpacking Academic Writing and Research

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Additional Written or Oral Communication Course (3 credits)

ENGL 102Argumentative and Analytical Writing

3
COMM 101Introduction to Communication Studies

3
COMM 102Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3
COMM 201Oral Interpretation of Literature

3
COMM 220Interpersonal Communication

3
COMM 250Academic Research and Writing

3
ENGR 411Engineering Design II

3
HIST 370/POLS 370American Constitutions and Revolutions

3
THEA 213Acting

3
THEA 323Acting: Period Styles

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Applicational Communication Course (3 credits)

CS 140Integrated Software Applications

3
ENGL 414Multimodal Composition

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Citizens

Wellness

Graduates will apply elements of wellness to their lives by implementing healthy lifestyle choices.

Wellness Course (3 credits)

JOUR 102Foundations of Success for Online Students

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Ethical Reasoning

Graduates will understand ethical theory and its application to their personal and professional lives.

Ethical Reasoning Course (3 credits)

BSST 311Management and Leadership of Organizations

3
BEHL 360Professional Ethics in Practice

3
PHIL 252Ethics

3
PHIL 352Ethics

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Cultural Engagement

Graduates will develop the attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to navigate the challenges and opportunities of a global society.

Cultural Engagement Course (3 credits)

COMM 305Cross-Cultural Communication

3
COMM 340/ENGL 347Film Analysis

3
COMM 370Diversity Communication

3
EESC 180Field Ecology - The Arctic

3
EESC 181Culture & Ecology of the Hawaiian Islands

3
ENGL 115Popular Literature and Analysis

3
ENGL 201Introduction to Literary Study and Analysis

3
ENGL 210World Literature to 1500

3
ENGL 211World Literature since 1500

3
ENGL 230British Literature to 1785

3
ENGL 231British Literature Since 1785

3
ENGL 250American Literature to 1865

3
ENGL 251American Literature since 1865

3
ENGL 305Studies in the British Novel

3
ENGL 308Studies in the American Short Story

3
ENGL 310Modern Poetry

3
ENGL 314Introduction to Rhetorical Theory

3
ENGL 320British Romantics

3
ENGL 330Victorian England

3
ENGL 331/THEA 331Shakespeare

3
ENGL 360Studies in the American Novel

3
ENGL 370The Images of Woman in Literature

3
ENGL 414Multimodal Composition

3
ENGL 420African-American Literature

3
ENGR 402Sustainable Engineering

3
FREN 101Beginning French I

3
FREN 102Beginning French II

3
FREN 201Intermediate French I

3
FREN 202Intermediate French II

3
FREN 310French Conversation and Composition

3
FREN 320French Culture and Civilization

3
FREN 330Survey of French Literature

3
FREN 340Survey of Francophone Literature

3
GER 101Beginning German I

3
GER 102Beginning German II

3
GER 201Intermediate German I

3
GER 202Intermediate German II

3
GER 310German Conversation and Composition

3
GER 320German Culture and Civilization

3
GER 330Survey of German Literature I

3
GER 340Survey of German Literature II

3
HIST 207The United States to 1865

3
HIST 208The United States Since 1865

3
HIST 220Europe: 1900 to Mid-Century

3
HIST 222History of the Middle East

3
HIST 262History of China

3
HIST 310Indigenous History from Time Immemorial to 1787

3
HIST 311/POLS 311Indigenous History and Federal Indian Policy, 1787 - Present

3
HIST 320Europe: 1900 to Mid-Century

3
HIST 322History of the Middle East

3
HIST 354Evolution of War

3
HIST 362History of China

3
ITAL 101Beginning Italian I

3
ITAL 102Beginning Italian II

3
ITAL 201Intermediate Italian I

3
POLS 325Comparative European Governments

3
POLS 333World Politics

3
POLS 335The European Union

3
POLS 344American Foreign Relations to 1920

3
POLS 348American Foreign Relations since 1895

3
POLS 352American Economic Policy

3
POLS 375Modern Political Thought

3
SPAN 101Beginning Spanish I

3
SPAN 102Beginning Spanish II

3
SPAN 201Intermediate Spanish I

3
SPAN 202Intermediate Spanish II

3
SPAN 310Advanced Spanish I

3
SPAN 320Advanced Spanish II

3
SPAN 330Spanish Peninsular Cultural Studies I

3
SPAN 340Spanish Peninsular Cultural Studies II

3
SPAN 370Latin American Cultural Studies I

3
SPAN 380Latin American Cultural Studies II

3
THEA 260Masterpieces of Drama

3
THEA 318/ENGL 318Development of American Drama

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Christian Engagement

Graduates will examine the relationship between faith and reason and how it informs the values and experiences of a diverse world.

Christian Engagement Course (3 credits)

HIST 316/REL 316Religion in American History

3
REL 211Old Testament

3
REL 212New Testament

3
REL 215Christian Traditions

3
REL 224Life and Teachings of Jesus

3
REL 226Paul's Letters to Corinth

3
REL 262Christian Beliefs

3
REL 271World Religions

3
REL 315Christian Traditions

3
REL 362Christian Beliefs

3
REL 371World Religions

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Total Credit Hours: 39-42

 

Note: A single course may not be used to satisfy more than one general education course requirement.  A single course may be used to satisfy both a major/minor course requirement and a general education course requirement.