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Colonnade Requirements

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Online Courses


Most courses are three credit-hours. Exceptions are noted in the course descriptions below. 

**Students must have a high school GPA of 2.5 to participate in WKU's Dual Credit Program. New students must submit transcripts after applying. Any other course requirements are listed in the course description. 

Fall 2024 Online courses will begin August 19th and end December 5th, 2024.   

2024-2025 tuition is TBD per credit hour (tuition amount will NOT include any materials required for your course)  

Fall 2024 Online Registration will open March 11th

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ART 100 -

 

3 Credit Hours

Art Appreciation - Arts & Humanities Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

An introductory study of the visual arts.

CHEM 101 - 

3 Credit Hours

Intro to Chemistry - Natural & Physical Sciences Lab Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

A one semester terminal course covering applied chemistry and environmental considerations which can be used for general education requirements in the science field for non-science majors and mi

nors. In-class laboratory constitutes 20 percent of class. 

CHEM 109 - 

4 Credit Hours

 

 

 

Chemistry for Health Sciences- Natural & Physical Sciences Lab Colonnade/Gen. Ed. WRS APPROVED

A course designed to emphasize the practical aspects on inorganic, organic and biochemistry as related to human health. The course is offered specifically for students in the allied health programs, but is also recommended for students in physical education, recreation, health and safety and other disciplines dealing with human health. It does not count toward a major or minor in chemistry, but does satisfy general education requirement. 

 

 

CHIN 101 -

3 Credit Hours

 

Elementary Chinese II -Language Requirement Colonnade/Gen Ed.

Conversational Mandarin with basic grammar and basic functional vocabulary of the Chinese language. Includes aspects of contemporary Chinese culture.        

This course has required Zoom meetings, MWF, 12:40-1:35                   

 

COMM 145 -

 

3 Credit Hours

 

Fundamentals of Public Speaking - Human Communications Colonnade/Gen Ed.

Focuses on the preparation and delivery of public speeches (informative and persuasive), with skills development in listening, teamwork, and interpersonal communication contexts.

CRIM 101 -

3 Credit Hours

Intro to Criminal Justice - Social & Behavioral Studies Colonnade/Gen. Ed. WRS APPROVED

Survey of criminal justice systems, including police, courts and corrections.

ECON 150 - 

3 Credit Hours

Intro Economics - Social & Behavioral Studies Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

WRS APPROVED

A general introduction to economic concepts, ideas, institutions and methods of analysis with emphasis on the description of economic processes and the functioning of institutions in a market economy.

ENG 100

3 Credit Hours

Introduction to College Writing

Emphasizes writing for a variety of rhetorical situations with attention to voice, audience, and purpose. Provides practice in development, organization, revision, and editing. Introduces research skills.

ENV 120 -

3 Credit Hours

 

Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health- Social & Behavioral Studies Colonnade/Gen. Ed

WRS APPROVED

An introduction to the principles of occupational safety and health. A survey course covering the basic principles and techniques of accident investigation and prevention. 

ENV 280 -

3 Credit Hours

 

Introduction to Environmental Science - Natural & Physical Sciences Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

WRS APPROVED

An introductory course devoted to the study of environmental issues. A general understanding of the application of science to solve contemporary environmental challenges. 

FIN 161 -

3 Credit Hours

Personal Finance - Social & Behavioral Studies Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

WRS APPROVED

Designed to serve the personal finance needs of students regardless of their major fields. Practical applications in personal and family financial planning, including credit, buying, borrowing, banking, insurance, investments, taxation, estate planning and home ownership.

HIM 100 - 

4 Credit Hours

Health Data Content and Structure

WRS APPROVED

Emphasis on the health information profession, interdisciplinary relationships, health care data management, documentation standards, methods of access and retention of image-based information and maintenance of health information in acute and non-acute care facilities. Procedures for maintaining vital statistics and specialized registries will be included.

HIM 225 -

2 Credit Hours

Legal Issues in Health Information Management

Advanced course relating concepts and principles of law,    the health record as a legal document, confidential communication, consents and authorization, release of information and current trends in health legislation.

HIM 290 - 

2 Credit Hours

Medical Terminology

WRS APPROVED

A course designed to acquaint the student with the specialized language of medicine and to develop communication skills in areas where use of medical terms is necessary and appropriate.

HIST 102 - 

3 Credit Hours

 

World History - World History Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

A comparative historical survey of the major political, religious, and cultural developments in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from 1500 to present.

LEAD 200 - 

3 Credit Hours

Introduction to Leadership Studies - Social & Behavioral Studies Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

WRS APPROVED

An introduction to the basics of effective leadership including an investigation of leadership theories and assessment of leadership styles.

PS 110 - 

3 Credit Hours

American National Government - Social & Behavioral Studies Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

The essentials of the political system and processes, particularly at the national level, in the United States.

PSY 100 -

3 Credit Hours

Intro Psychology - Social & Behavioral Studies Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

An introductory course dealing with principles of behavior, scientific methods of psychology, measurement, learning, perception, motivation, development, personality, abnormal behavior, social behavior, intelligence, and other topics.

PSYS 160 -

 

3 Credit Hours

 

Intro Biopsychology -Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code E-NS | NS 

An introductory class emphasizing the contributions of molecular, cellular, physiological, and evolutionary biology to the scientific understanding of psychological processes. Topics include the brain and nervous system, sensation and perception, hormones and behavior, and the interaction of genes and environment.

RELS 100 -

3 Credit Hours

The New Testament - Arts & Humanities Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

An introduction to the historical, literary, and cultural approaches to the New Testament with a view toward understanding and interpretation.

RELS 101 -

 

3 Credit Hours

The Old Testament/Hebrew Scriptures - Arts & Humanities Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

An introduction to the historical, literary, and cultural approaches to the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) with a view toward understanding and interpretation.

RELS 102 -

3 Credit Hours

World Religions - Arts & Humanities Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

An introduction to the study of religion from Western and non-Western cultures. The course surveys and critiques definitions of religion and examines topics such as the historical, social, psychological, and ethical implications of a number of religious traditions.

SOCL 100 -

3 Credit Hours

Intro Sociology - Social & Behavioral Studies Colonnade/Gen. Ed.

Introduction to the basic concepts of society and culture, group behavior, population, class, minorities, community, social institutions and social changes.

 

Is the course you want full? Email Ara Sprouse at ara.sprouse@wku.edu with any questions.

 


 

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