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General Education Program

General Education Program
Education for Participation in the Global Community

Director: Chris Foreman
Email: cforeman@emich.edu
Website: http://www.emich.edu/gened

General education is the core of an undergraduate education. It is general in that it provides students with a comprehensive educational experience and prepares them for study within their major.  General education teaches students to think critically and communicate effectively; it provides an introduction to the methodologies and practices of the…academic disciplines; it promotes intellectual curiosity and a love of learning.  General education…(is) the heart of an EMU education and a source of institutional pride.

Area I: Effective Communication (GEEC)

  1. Required course in Written Composition or Waiver1
  2. Required course in Oral Communication or Departmental Waiver1

Area II: Quantitative Reasoning (GEQR)

  1. One course in Quantitative Reasoning or Waiver1

Area III: Perspectives on a Diverse World

  1. One course on Global Awareness (GEGA)
  2. One course on US Diversity (GEUS)

Area IV: Knowledge of the Disciplines

  1. Two courses in the Arts with different prefixes (GEKA)
  2. Two courses in Humanities with different prefixes (GEKH)
  3. Two courses in Natural Science with different prefixes (GEKN)
  4. Two courses in Social Science with different prefixes (GEKS)

Area V: Learning Beyond the Classroom (LBC/GELB)

Satisfy two (2) of the six (6) groups through a combination of experiences and/or courses by completing one from each of the two you choose.

  1. Self and Well-Being
  2. Community Service, Citizenship & Leadership
  3. Cultural & Academic Activities & Events
  4. Career and Professional Development
  5. International & Multicultural Experience
  6. Undergraduate Research

 

Total Credits for General Education 30-57 hours
Minimum Credits for Academic Major (includes Writing Intensive Requirement2) 30 hours
Minimum Credits for Academic Minor 20 hours
Credits Allowed for Electives (number depends on major/minor choice, waivers, LBC choices) 0-44 hours
Total Minimum Credits for Graduation
124 hours


1 Information about Waivers, Placement, and Substitutions can be found here.
2 Other University Requirements: All students must complete an approved upper-level “Writing Intensive” course; this may be a required course within the major. Students must check with their major advisors. In the schedule book, “Writing Intensive” courses will always be indicated with a “W” after the course prefix and number.

Area I: Effective Communication (GEEC)

One option from the following:

One option from the following:

Area II: Quantitative Reasoning (QR/GEQR)

This requirement is initially based on students’ Math sub-score for the ACT or SAT. The scores on the following matrix determine what Math course or courses a student may use to fulfill his/her QR requirement depending on his/her major.

 

Math Level
 ACT Score SAT Score QR Choice Score1 Take a course or courses from the following
1 less than 19 less than 520 N/A MATH 097/MATH 098 (or math placement test) in preparation for MATH 110 or MATH 110E
3 19-22 520-570 N/A MATH 110 or MATH 110E
4-5 23-27 580-660 53-92 MATH 110 or MATH 110E or
        the student may use another course from the list below for his/her QR:
        MATH 118 Linear Models and Probability 
        MATH 119 Applied Calculus 
        MATH 120 Calculus I 
        MATH 170 Elementary Statistics 
        PHIL 181 Logic and Model Theory 
        PLSC 210 Introduction to Political Analysis 
        SOCL 250 Quantitative Applications in Sociology 
        STS 224 Solving Quantititative Problems in Technology 
6 28 or higher 670 or higher 93 or higher Students are waived from the this requirement 

1 For more information regarding QR Choice, go here.

Area III: Perspectives on a Diverse World

Courses applicable to the categories of Global Awareness and U.S. Diversity may also be listed as courses within the Knowledge of the Disciplines. However, students may NOT use the same course to meet both requirements.

One course on Global Awareness (GEGA):

  • GERT 219 - Around the World in 80 Years (3 hrs)
     
  • HLAD 390 - Poverty, Human Rights and Health [effective Spring 2008] (3 hrs)
    or
  • PLSC 390 - Poverty, Human Rights and Health [effective Spring 2008] (3 hrs)
     
  • PLSC 120 - Global Issues [effective Spring 2008] (3 hrs)
  • STS 170 - Global Technologies [effective Winter 2008] (3 hrs)

One course on US Diversity (GEUS):

  • LITR 164 - Introduction to Asian American Literature [effective Spring 2008] (3 hrs)
  • WGST 202 - Introduction to Gender and Sexuality [effective Winter 2008] (3 hrs)

Area IV: Knowledge of the Disciplines

Courses applicable to the Knowledge of the Disciplines may also be listed as courses within the categories of Global Awareness and U.S. Diversity. However, students may NOT use the same course to meet both requirements.

Two courses in Arts with different prefixes (GEKA):

Choose two courses with different prefixes (e.g. ART and CRTW):

  • ART 168 - Photography for Non-Majors
  • ART 169 - Watercolor for Non-Majors
  • ART 169L - Watercolor for Non-Majors
  • CTAR 150L - Introduction to Theatre

Two courses in Humanities with different prefixes (GEKH):

Choose two courses with different prefixes (e.g. LITR and PHIL):

Two courses in Natural Science with different prefixes (GEKN):

Choose two courses with different prefixes (e.g. BIOL and CHEM):

Two courses in Social Sciences with different prefixes (GEKS):

Choose two courses with different prefixes (e.g. AAS and ECON):

Area V: Learning Beyond the Classroom (LBC/GELB)

Satisfy two (2) of the following six (6) groups by completing one experience or course from each of the two you choose. (e.g., Group 3: Attend eight (8) cultural or academic events; and Group 2: Complete WGST 230 Conversations with Girls)

Make sure you sign-in for LBC events you attend or if a card reader is being used, that you run your student EID through the card reader. For other experiences, check with your supervisor or professor.

Group 1: Self and Well-Being

Group 2: Community Service, Citizenship and Leadership

  • Alternative Breaks (through Diversity & Community Involvement’s VISION program)
  • Campus CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
  • Cellar Roots Editor
  • Center for Student Involvement Manager
  • Consistent community service of 40 hours or more with a recognized student organization (e.g., Habitat for Humanity, Best Buddies, EMU recognized Fraternity/Sorority, Green, Jumpstart, Kid Connection, Student Against Hunger and Homelessness, VOICE, Serving Seniors, or America Reads)
  • Community Service Officer (CSO) Experience
  • Dining Services Manager
  • Echo Editor
  • Echo Sales Manager
  • Emerging Leaders Series
  • Greek Impact Leadership Program
  • LeaderShape
  • Naval ROTC Summer Cruise
  • Orientation – New Student Orientation Assistant
  • OTEAM (Orientation Team)
  • REC/IM Supervisor
  • Resident Advisor
  • Service on the executive board of a student organization for one academic year
  • Student Volunteerism Conferences (e.g. MCC Service Leadership Camp, Idealist Conference, Breakaway ABC School)
  • Student Center Information Center Manager
  • Student Center Building Manager
  • Student Program Coordinators (e.g. Center for Multicultural Affairs, LGBT Resource Center, Women’s Center, and VISION)
  • CSIE 177L - Groundwater Studies (3 hrs)
  •   (3 hrs)
  •   [effective Winter 2008] (4 hrs)
  • SWRK 350L - Generalist Scial Work Practice: Orgranizations and Communications [effective Winter 2008] (3 hrs)
  •   (3 hrs)

Group 3: Cultural and Academic Activities and Events

  • Attendance at eight (8) cultural or academic events sponsored by Campus Life; Diversity and Community Involvement; academic departments, programs, and/or colleges (e.g., theatrical, musical, and/or dance performances; diversity and multicultural events; lectures or colloquia; and science, technology, or art exhibits) - see the Campus Calendar Web site (http://www.emich.edu/clcal) for a listing.
  • Participation in a production of an arts or entertainment event (e.g., as a performer or exhibitor, member of the stage or costume crew, or Campus Life’s program board or marketing staff)
  • ART169L - Watercolor for Non-Majors (3 hrs)
  •   (3 hrs)
  •   (1/3 hrs)
  •   (1/3 hrs)

Group 4: Career and Professional Development

  • Aviation Safety and Professional Workshops
  • Career Services Workshop “Choosing a Major/Career”
  • Clinicals
  • Co-op Courses
  • Eastern Echo Staff Member
  • EMU Judicial Affairs Workshop
  • Field Experiences/Field Work/DTC (Dietetics) Experiences
  • Internship Courses
  • Practicums
  • Road Rules for Choosing a Major
  • Significant and documented involvement with a professional (discipline-based) organization
  • Student Teaching Experience (4-12 hrs)
  •   (3 hrs)
  •   (2 hrs)
  •   [effective 2009] (3 hrs)

Group 5: International and Multicultural Experience

  • Alternative Breaks outside the United States or designated U.S. Breaks (These are through Diversity & Community Involvement’s VISION program.)
  • Foreign language, any first (3 – 5 credit hours)
  • Foreign language, any second course in a foreign language if a first course is used to fulfill the Humanities requirements (3 – 5 credit hours)
  • Model United National Conference
  • Significant, documented participation in the planning and implementation of a major international, diversity or multicultural event
  • Study Abroad experience
  • PLSC 391 - Field Study: Poverty, Human Rights & Health (3 hrs)
  •   (3 hrs)
  •   (3 hrs)

Group 6: Undergraduate Research

  • Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM)
  • Presentation of original student work at a state, regional, national, or international conference
  • Presenter at the Undergraduate Symposium
  • Publication of original student work
  • Product Research & Development Enterprise

Notes:

Unless otherwise marked all courses are effective Fall 2007.

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