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General Education Core

Requirements for the General Education Core

Exploring: Students will broaden their understanding of the world in its beauty, diversity, and complexity: 19 hours

Diversity: 3 hours

COM 3533Intercultural Communication

3
ECS 3423Diversity Topics in Early Childhood

3
EDU 3233Culturally Responsive Teaching

3
ENG 2713World Literature to 1650

3
ENG 2723World Literature Since 1650

3
ENG 4413Diverse Voices in Contemporary Literature

3
GEO 1013Introduction to Geography

3
GEO 3113World Regional Geography

3
HIS 2413World History

3
HIS 3423Globalization in the Developing World

3
HON 2213Global Citizenship

3
HON 3213Global Citizenship: Advanced Studies

3
INS 2123Language and Culture

3
INS 2133Cross-Cultural Experience

3
LDR 3733Leadership in a Diverse World

3
PHI 3043Diversity Seminar

3
PSY 3423Diversity and Cross-Cultural Psychology

3
REL 3923World Religions

3
SEN 2013Corporate Responsibility and Social Enterprise

3
SEN 3023Sustainable Community Development - Urban

3
SOC 2453Marriage and Family Dynamics

3

Fine Arts Appreciation: 3 hours

ART 1413Foundations of Drawing and Composition

3
ART 2003Art Appreciation

3
ART 2213Fine Arts Studio I

3
ART 2233Introduction to Art Therapy

3
ART 2413Principles of Design

3
ART 3213Fine Arts Studio II

3
ART 4123Art History

3
ENG 3523Creative Writing

3
FLM 2013Film Appreciation

3
FLM 2423Film History

3
HON 2113The American Experience

3
HON 3113The Western Experience: Advanced Studies

3
INS 2133Cross-Cultural Experience

3
MUS 1203Music Foundations and Ear Training I

3
MUS 2303Music Appreciation

3
PHI 2413Introduction to Aesthetics

3
THE 2003Theatre Appreciation

3
THE 3313History of Western Theatre: Greeks to Renaissance

3
THE 3323History of Western Theatre: Renaissance to the Present

3

Historical Context: 3 hours

HIS 1313Western Civilization to 1500

3
HIS 1323Western Civilization since 1500

3
HIS 2113Michigan History

3
HIS 2413World History

3
HIS 2513United States History to 1877

3
HIS 2523United States History since 1877

3
HIS 2613Selected Topics in History

3
HIS 3363Critical Eras in European History

3
HIS 3383Critical Topics in Comparative and Global History

3
HIS 3423Globalization in the Developing World

3
HIS 3503Women in American History

3
HIS 3563Critical Eras in American History

3
HIS 3583Critical Topics in American History

3
HON 2113The American Experience

3
HON 3113The Western Experience: Advanced Studies

3
INS 3113Studies in European Civilization

3
PHI 2013Introduction to Philosophy

3

Lab Science: 4 hours

BIO 1011Biological Science I Lab

1
AND
BIO 1013Biological Science I

3
 
BIO 1024Biological Science II with Lab

4
BIO 1134Topics in Modern Biology with Lab

4
BIO 2114Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab

4
BIO 2224Introductory Botany and Zoology with Lab

4
CHE 1314Intro to Chemistry I with Lab

4
CHE 1324Intro to Chemistry II with Lab

4
CHE 1514College Chemistry I with Lab

4
CHE 1524College Chemistry II with Lab

4
HON 2314Science as a Human Enterprise

4
NSC 1004Earth Science with Lab

4
NSC 1014Environmental Health with Lab

4
NSC 2104Physical Science with Lab

4
NSC 2204Natural Science Field Study with Lab

4
PHS 2004Astronomy with Lab

4
PHS 2014General Physics I with Lab

4
PHS 2024General Physics II with Lab

4

Literature: 3 hours

ENG 2513Literature and Faith

3
ENG 2713World Literature to 1650

3
ENG 2723World Literature Since 1650

3
ENG 3213British Literature to 1800

3
ENG 3223British Literature Since 1800

3
ENG 3313American Literature to 1865

3
ENG 3323American Literature Since 1865

3
ENG 3513Critical Theory and Literary Analysis

3
ENG 4413Diverse Voices in Contemporary Literature

3
ENG 4593Special Topics in Literature

3
HON 2113The American Experience

3
HON 3113The Western Experience: Advanced Studies

3
THE 4743Dramatic Literature

3

Social and Behavioral Science: 3 hours

BUS 2513Principles of Economics

3
EDU 3213Educational Psychology

3
GEO 1013Introduction to Geography

3
GEO 3113World Regional Geography

3
HON 2213Global Citizenship

3
HON 3213Global Citizenship: Advanced Studies

3
IDS 2023Health/Wellness for the Whole Person

3
POS 2013National Government

3
POS 2023Introduction to the American Legal System

3
POS 2033Introduction to Public Policy

3
POS 3013The U.S. in the Modern World

3
POS 4613Selected Topics in Political Science

3
PSY 2013General Psychology

3
PSY 2113Psychology of Adjustment

3
PSY 2223Life Span Development

3
PSY 2233Introduction to Art Therapy

3
SOC 2453Marriage and Family Dynamics

3
SWK 2013Introduction to Social Work

3
SWK 3003Human Behavior and the Social Environment

3
SWK 3103Social Welfare and Public Policy

3

Preparing: Students will acquire knowledge and develop skills to serve in their neighborhoods, organizations, and businesses: 12 hours

 

Research and Writing: 6 hours

ENG 1113College Composition A

3
ENG 1123College Composition B

3
HON 2013 may be substituted for ENG 1113 or ENG 1123.

Quantitative Competency: 3 hours

This requirement is waived for students entering with a Mathematics SAT of 580 or above or a Math ACT of 25 or above.

HON 2314Science as a Human Enterprise

4
MAT 1103Intermediate Algebra

3
MAT 1203Survey of Mathematics

3
MAT 1334Pre-Calculus

4
MAT 2213Math for Elementary Teachers I

3
MAT 2223Math for Elementary Teachers II

3
MAT 2233Finite Mathematics

3
MAT 2413Statistics

3
PHI 2023Logic

3
PSY 3303Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

3

Communication: 3 hours

COM 1013Communication Basics

3
COM 2223Public Speaking

3
HON 2013 may satisfy the communication requirement.

Integrating: Students will connect and apply knowledge and skills to their professional and personal lives: 2 hours

IDS 1001Virtues For the Common Good

1
IDS 4001Vocations For the Common Good

1
IDS 1001 is waived if transferring in 15 hours or more. IDS 1003 can fulfill the IDS 1001 requirement. IDS 4001 is required of all students pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Calling: Students will discern what God has called them to be and do: 8 hours

 

Theological Foundations: 5 hours

REL 1002Introduction to Christian Faith

2
REL 1013Survey of Biblical Literature

3

Theological Exploration: 3 hours

Students may choose any BIB, MIN, REL, or THL (or HON equivalent) to fulfill the theological exploration requirement. Waived for associate students or those transferring 30 hours or more. 
BIB 2333Biblical Interpretation

3
BIB 3113Old Testament: Pentateuch

3
BIB 3123Old Testament: Prophetic Literature

3
BIB 3153Old Testament: Poetic and Wisdom Literature

3
BIB 3173Old Testament: Narrative Literature

3
BIB 3203New Testament: Narrative Lliterature

3
BIB 3273New Testament: Epistolary Literature

3
BIB 3283Apocalyptic Literature

3
BIB 3893Special Topics in Bible

3
HON 2033Spiritual Formation

3
MIN 1333Cornerstone

3
MIN 3893Special Topics in Ministry

3
REL 3893Special Topics in Religion

3
REL 3923World Religions

3
THL 2333Spiritual Formation

3
THL 3113Introduction to Theology

3
THL 3123Theology of Worship

3
THL 3133Theology of Ministry

3
THL 3213Spiritual Listening

3
THL 3223Systemic Justice

3
THL 3703History of Christianity

3
THL 3893Special Topics in Theology

3

Total Credit Hours: 41