General Education Requirements
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The General Education Program is a set of requirements for all students seeking the baccalaureate degree at Western Kentucky University. It is an integral part of the undergraduate curriculum that both complements and supports the students' preparation in their major field or specialization. The General Education Program helps students maximize their individual potential. Students develop understanding, appreciation, and acceptance of multiple “ways of knowing” (i.e., artistic, literacy, philosophical, historical, scientific) through the acquisition, organization, and analysis of specific bodies of knowledge. They are encouraged to acquire aesthetic and appreciative faculties, to explore and test their own values and ethical frameworks, and to demonstrate sensitivity to diverse perspectives and cultures. The General Education Program provides a foundation for professional success. Students learn to think critically, make rational decisions, and communicate effectively. These skills support their ability to acquire, evaluate, and use the specific knowledge in their major field or specialization and also ensure that they will be adaptable and flexible in the face of changing career plans and requirements. Students' explorations of their own values and perspectives and those of other social groups and cultures prepare them to live in a culturally diverse, globally competitive, and technologically complex world. The General Education Program prepares students for active membership in society. It is a broadening experience that helps them acquire the shared skills, knowledge, and values that promote the well-being of society. This experience nurtures their capacity for leadership and service and helps them learn to adapt their skills and knowledge to changing societal needs. In sum, the General Education Program gives meaning to the motto of “Life, More Life” by promoting intellectual growth, lifelong learning, and informed citizenship for all Western graduates. A student completing the general education program at Western Kentucky University will have:
Academic Skills
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the capacity for critical and logical thinking;
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proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking;
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competence in a language other than the native language
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the ability to understand and apply mathematical skills and concepts
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an informed acquaintance with major achievement in the arts of the humanities;
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a historical perspective and an understanding of connections between past and present;
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an appreciation of the complexity and variety in the world's cultures;
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an understanding of the scientific method and a knowledge of natural science and its relevance in our lives;
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an understanding of society and human behavior;
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an understanding of factors that enhance health, well-being, and quality of life.
All students following a four-year undergraduate degree program must fulfill certain general education requirements. Students are cautioned to note any special requirements governing the particular program they choose to follow. Students should refer to course descriptions or consult the department head for possible prerequisites for general education courses. The general education requirements and the courses which will fulfill these requirements are as follows:
[h] Course section regularly offered for honors credit.
“[NOTE: The list of examples under each objective is intended to illustrate possible ways to reach the general objective.]”
A. Organization and Communication of Ideas......... 12 hours I. English Composition.... 6 hours English (ENG) 100, Introduction to College Writing English (ENG) 300, Writing in the Disciplines [h] t CLEP Exam—English Composition (6 hours: 3 hours applied in Category A-1 and 3 hours applied as elective)
t When 3 hours of CLEP examination credit are used in Category A-I, additional credit for English 100 may not be used in fulfilling the requirement.
II. Foreign Language....... 3 hours Students who begin their college career as degree- seeking students during the 2004 summer term and thereafter will be required to take the second semester level or higher foreign language course.
American Sign Language (CD) 101, 102 Chinese (CHIN) 101, 102 French (FREN) 101, 101[h], 102, 201, 202 German (GERM) 101, 102, 201, 202 Greek (BLNG) (also RELS) 384, 385 Hebrew (BLNG) (also RELS) 382, 383 Italian (ITAL) 101, 102 Japanese (JAPN) 101, 102 Russian (RUSS) 101, 102 Religious Studies (RELS) (ARBC) 386, 387 Spanish (SPAN) 101, 101[h], 102, 102[h], 201, 202 Latin (credit by departmental examination—3-6 hours)
III. Public Speaking 3 hours Communication (COMM) 145, Fund of Public Speaking [h] Communication (COMM) 161, Business/Prof Speaking
B. Humanities 9 hours At least three fields must be represented across Category B.
I. Literature.... 3 hours English (ENG) 200, Introduction to Literature [h] English (ENG) 398, Hemingway and Faulkner (Honors participation or 3.2 GPA required) French (FREN) 314, Introduction to French Literature German (GERM) 314, Introduction to German Literature … Humanities (HUM) 172, Literature/Medieval/ … Humanities (HUM) 182, Literature/Modern Western World … Humanities (HUM) 192, Lit and Drama/Ancient Greece and Rome Spanish (SPAN) 374, Literature and Culture of Spain Spanish (SPAN) 376, Literature and Culture of Latin America t CLEP General Exam—Humanities (6 hours: 3 hours applied to B-I; 3 hours applied to B-II)
… This course may be taken only as part of a 12-hour Humanities Semester Program.
II. Electives....... 6 hours Architectural & Manufacturing Sciences (AMS) 180, Prin. of Architectural Practice Art (ART) 100, Art Appreciation [h] Art (ART) 105, Art Survey Art (ART) 106, Art Survey French (FREN) 323, French Civilization and Culture German (GERM) 333, German Civilization and Culture German (GERM) 335, Contemporary Culture and Civilization History (HIST) 305, Ancient Greece History (HIST) 306, Ancient Rome History (HIST) 307, The Middle Ages History (HIST) 417, The Age of the Renaissance History (HIST) 418, The Age of the Reformation … Humanities (HUM) 171, Fine Arts/Medieval/Renaissance Europe … Humanities (HUM) 173, Phil/Religion Medieval/Ren. Europe … Humanities (HUM) 181, Fine Arts/Modern Western World … Humanities (HUM) 183, Phil/Religion/Modern Western World … Humanities (HUM) 191, Fine Arts of Ancient Greece and Rome … Humanities (HUM) 193, Religion/Phil/Ancient Greece and Rome Music (MUS) 120, Music Appreciation [h] Music (MUS) 326, Music History I Music (MUS) 327, Music History II Philosophy (PHIL) 115, Elementary Logic Philosophy (PHIL) 120, Intro to Philosophy: Philosophy (PHIL) 201, Love and Friendship Philosophy (PHIL) 320, Ethics [h] Philosophy (PHIL) 321, Morality and Business Philosophy (PHIL) 322, Biomedical Ethics Philosophy (PHIL) 323, Social Ethics Religious Studies (RELS) 100, The New Testament Religious Studies (RELS) 101, The Old Testament/Hebrew Scriptures Religious Studies (RELS) 102, Introduction to Religious Studies[h] Religious Studies (RELS) 305, Christian Religious Traditions Religious Studies (REL) 323, Social Ethics Spanish (SPAN) 373, Spanish Civilization and Culture Theatre (THEA) 151, Theatre Appreciation Theatre (THEA) 354, History of Drama to 1640 Theatre (THEA) 355, History of Drama since 1640 t CLEP General Exam—Humanities (6 hours: 3 hours applied to B-I; 3 hours applied to B-II) t When CLEP examination credit is used in Category B-II, additional credit may be earned in any course in Category B-II. … This course may be taken only as part of a 12-hour Humanities Semester Program.
C. Social and Behavioral Sciences......... 9 hours At least three fields must be represented; History 119 or History 120 is required. Agriculture (AGRI) 108, Rural Sociology . Anthropology (ANTH) 125, Intro to Biological Anthropology . Anthropology (ANTH) 130, Intro to Archaeology Consumer and Family Sciences (CFS) 311, Family Relations [h] Economics (ECON) 150, Introduction to Economics [h] Economics (ECON) 202, Principles of Economics (micro) Economics (ECON) 203, Principles of Economics (macro) Folk Studies (FLK) 371, Urban Folklore Geography (GEOG) 101, Principles of Huma Geography [h] Geography (GEOG) 350, Economic Geography Geography (GEOG) 360, Geography of North America Geography (GEOG) 471, Natural Resource Management Geography (GEOG) 480, Urban Geography Gerontology (GERO) 100, Intro to Gerontology History (HIST) 119, Western Civilization to 1648 [h] History (HIST) 120, Western Civilization since 1648 [h] Philosophy (PHIL) 202, Racial Justice Political Science (PS) 110, American National Government [h] Political Science (PS) 250, International Politics [h] Political Science (PS) 260, Intro to Comparative Politics Political Science (PS) 267, Introduction to East European Studies Psychology (PSY) 100, Introduction to Psychology [h] Psychology (PSY) 199, Intro to Developmental Psychology (PSY) 350, Social Psychology [h] Religious Studies (RELS) 202, Racial Justice Religious Studies (RELS) 325, Religion in Contemporary America Social Work (SWRK) 101, Foundations of Human Services Sociology (SOCL) 100, Introductory Sociology [h] Sociology (SOCL) 210, Interaction: Self in Society Sociology (SOCL) 220, Marriage and Family Women's Studies (WOMN) 200, Introduction to Women's Studies t CLEP Exam—Social Science-History (6 hours: 3 hours applied in Category C and 3 hours applied as elective)
t When 3 hours of CLEP examination credit are used in Category C, additional credit may be earned by taking courses from two different fields in Category C, including History 119 or 120.
D. Natural Sciences—Mathematics.. 9 hours At least two fields must be represented in Science (D-I) including at least one course designated as a lab course. At least three hours in this category must be in Mathematics (D-II).
I. * Science. Minimum 6 hours Agriculture (AGRI) 101, The Science of Agriculture Agriculture (AGRI) 280, Intro/Environmental Science Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences (AMS) 210, Introduction to Technology Astronomy (ASTR) 104, Astronomy of the Solar System (DL) Astronomy (ASTR) 106, Astronomy of Stellar Systems (DL) Astronomy (ASTR) 214, General Astronomy (DL) Biology (BIOL) 113, General Biology Biology (BIOL) 114, General Biology Laboratory (DL) Biology (BIOL) 120, Biological Concepts; Cells, Metabolism and Genetics [h] Biology (BIOL) 121, Biological Concepts; Cells, Metabolism and Genetics Lab (DL) Biology (BIOL) 122, Biological Concepts; Evolution, Diversity and Ecology Biology (BIOL) 123, Biological Concepts; Evolution, Diversity and Ecology Lab (DL) Biology (BIOL) 131, Human Anatomy and Physiology (DL) Biology (BIOL) 207, General Microbiology Biology (BIOL) 208, General Microbiology Lab (DL) Biology (BIOL) 280, Intro/Environmental Science Biology (BIOL) 300, Genetics and Human Affairs [h] Biology (BIOL) 302, Human Biology [h] Chemistry (CHEM) 101, Introduction to Chemistry (DL) Chemistry (CHEM) 102, Introduction to Chemistry Lab (DL) Chemistry (CHEM) 105, Fundamentals of General Chemistry Chemistry (CHEM) 106, Fundamentals of General Chemistry Lab (DL) Chemistry (CHEM) 109, Chemistry for the Health Sciences Chemistry (CHEM) 116, Introduction to College Chemistry Chemistry (CHEM) 120, College Chemistry I Chemistry (CHEM) 121, College Chemistry I Lab (DL) [h] Chemistry (CHEM) 280, Intro/Environmental Science . Environmental (ENV) 280, Intro/Environmental Science Geography (GEOG) 100, Intro to the Physical Environment [h] Geography (GEOG) 121, Meteorology (DL) Geography (GEOG) 280, Intro/Environmental Science Geology (GEOL) 102, Introduction to Geology Geology (GEOL) 111, The Earth Geology (GEOL) 113, The Earth Lab (DL) Geology (GEOL) 112, Earth History Geology (GEOL) 114, Earth History Lab (DL) Physics (PHYS) 100, Energy Physics (PHYS) 101, Concepts of Motion (DL) Physics (PHYS) 103, Light, Color and Vision (DL) Physics (PHYS) 105, Concepts of the Physical World (DL) Physics (PHYS) 130, Acoustics of Music and Speech (DL) Physics (PHYS) 201, College Physics I (DL) Physics (PHYS) 231, Introduction to Physics and Biophysics I Physics (PHYS) 232, Lab for Physics 231 (DL) Physics (PHYS) 250, University Physics I Physics (PHYS) 251, Laboratory for PHYS 250 (DL) Public Health (PH) 280, Intro/Environmental Science t CLEP Exam—Natural Science
t When 6 hours of CLEP examination credit are used in Category D-I, an additional lab must be taken to fulfill Category D-I.
(DL) Designated Lab course.
II. Mathematics. Minimum 3 hours Math (MATH) 109, General Mathematics Math (MATH) 116, Fundamentals of College Algebra Math (MATH) 117, Trigonometry Math (MATH) 118, College Algebra and Trigonometry Math (MATH) 119, Fundamentals of Calculus Math (MATH) 122, Calculus of a Single Variable I Math (MATH) 126, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I [h] Math (MATH) 203, Statistics t CLEP Exam - Mathematics (6 hours)
t When 6 hours of CLEP examination credit are earned in mathematics, 3 hours may be used in fulfilling the requirement in Category D-II and the additional 3 hours credit may be used as elective credit. E. World Cultures and American Cultural Diversity............. ............... 3 hours African American Studies (AFAM) 190, African American Experience African American Studies (AFAM) 350, Peoples and Cultures of Africa African American Studies (AFAM) 358, Blacks/Amer Hist to 1877 African American Studies (AFAM) 359, Blacks/Amer Hist since 1877 African American Studies (AFAM) 360, History of Africa African American Studies (AFAM) 368, African Governments and Politics African American Studies (AFAM) 377, African American Folklife African American Studies (AFAM) 393, African American Lit African American Studies (AFAM) 410, African American Music . Anthropology (ANTH) 120, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology . Anthropology (ANTH) 335, Old World Prehistory . Anthropology (ANTH) 336, New World Prehistory . Anthropology (ANTH) 343, Anthropology of Gender Anthropology (ANTH) 350, Peoples and Cultures of Africa Anthropology (ANTH) 410, African-American Music Communication (COMM) 263, Fundamentals of Communication and Culture Design Merchandising Technology (DMT) 346, Architecture/Culture (Honors participation or 3.2 GPA required.) English (ENG) 387, Women's Biography and Autobiography English (ENG) 393, African American Literature Folk Studies (FLK) 280, Cultural Diversity in U.S. Folk Studies (FLK) 350, Peoples and Cultures of Africa Folk Studies (FLK) 377, African-American Folklife Folk Studies (FLK) 410, African-American Music Geography (GEOG) 110, World Regional Geography [h] Geography (GEOG) 200, Introduction to Latin America History (HIST) 110, Introduction to Asian Civilizations History (HIST) 200, Introduction to Latin America History (HIST) 353, Indian Peoples of North America History (HIST) 358, Blacks in American History to 1877 History (HIST) 359, Blacks in American History since 1877 History (HIST) 360, History of Africa History (HIST) 364, Latin America: Colonial Period History (HIST) 365, Latin America: The Republics History (HIST) 370, Modern South Asia History (HIST) 461, Modern East Asia History (HIST) 463, 1492 and the Atlantic World: The Intersection of Cultures Political Science (PS) 200, Introduction to Latin America Political Science (PS) 365, Government and Politics of the Middle East
Political Science (PS) 366, Government and Politics of East Asia Political Science(PS) 368, African Government and Politics Religious Studies (RELS) 103, Religions of Asia Religious Studies (RELS) 302, Buddhist Religious Traditions Religious Studies (RELS) 303, Hindu Religious Traditions Religious Studies (RELS) 304, Judaic Religious Traditions Religious Studies (RELS) 306, Islamic Religious Traditions Religious Studies (RELS) 307, Native American Religious Traditions Religious Studies (RELS) 308, East Asian ReligiousTraditions Religious Studies (RELS) 320, Religions of the Middle East Sociology (SOCL) 362, Race, Class and Gender Sociology (SOCL) 375, Diversity in American Society Spanish (SPAN) 200, Introduction to Latin America Spanish (SPAN) 372, Latin American Civilization and Culture International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam in History of Africa, History of West South Asia, and History of East Southeast Asia accepted
F. Health and Wellness......... 2 hours Animal Science (ANSC) 232, Basic Equitation Consumer and Family Sciences (CFS) 111, Human Nutrition Military Science (MIL) 101, Military Mountaineering and Leadership Music (MUS) 347, Marching Band Physical Education (PE) 100, Concepts of Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Physical Education (PE) 101, 102, Activity Course Psychology (PSY) 250, Adjustment and Personal Growth + Public Health (PH) 100, Personal Health Public Health (PH) 111, Human Nutrition Public Health (PH) 165, Drug Abuse Safety (SFTY) 171, Safety and First Aid + Health 100 required for all students seeking teacher certification in P-5.
Total Minimum General Education Requirements 02/2005
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