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General Education Curriculum & Degree Requirements

The general education degree curriculum outlined below applies to new full-time undergraduate students enrolling in the current term. Students previously enrolled full-time will complete the General Education curriculum as defined in earlier catalogs. If you are looking for a bachelor's degree in general studies, your career trajectory may benefit from this program.

Integrated Studies Courses

Integrated Studies courses are available in Sections I, III, IV, V, and VI of the General Education curriculum. All baccalaureate students must take at least one Integrated Studies course. If a student is transferring from a Kentucky public institution, and has a transcript noted “General Education Certified”, that student will not be obligated but recommended to take at least one Integrated Studies course. Integrated Studies courses are designated with a 40X course number (ART 401, BIOL 403, etc.) and the area of the General Education curriculum.

General Education Curriculum for a Bachelor's Degree (37 hours)

I. Christian Faith (6 Hours including either MSMN 135 or MSMN 136)

II. Writing Competence (6 hours)

III. Mathematical and Scientific Reasoning (7 hours)

A. Mathematics (3 Hours)

B. Science (4 Hours)

IV. Historical and Cultural Understanding (6 hours)

A. History (3 Hours)
B. Culture (3 Hours)

V. Aesthetic Appreciation (6 hours representing two departments)

VI. Social and Professional Awareness (6 hours representing two departments)

General Education Curriculum for a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (30 hours)

I. Christian Faith (3 Hours)

II. Writing Competence (6 hours)

III. Mathematical and Scientific Reasoning (6 hours)

A. Mathematics (3 Hours)

B. Science (4 Hours)

IV. Historical and Cultural Understanding (6 hours)

A. History (3 Hours)
B. Culture (3 Hours)

V. Aesthetic Appreciation (3 hours)

VI. Social and Professional Awareness (6 hours representing two departments)

General Education Curriculum for an Associates Degree (31 hours)

I. Christian Faith (3 Hours)

II. Writing Competence (6 hours)

III. Mathematical and Scientific Reasoning (7 hours)

A. Mathematics (3 Hours)

B. Science (4 Hours)

IV. Historical and Cultural Understanding (6 hours)

A. History (3 Hours)
B. Culture (3 Hours)

V. Aesthetic Appreciation (3 hours)

VI. Social and Professional Awareness (6 hours representing two departments)

General Education Curriculum for an Associates of Applied Science Degree (21 hours)

I. Christian Faith (3 Hours)

II. Writing Competence (3 hours)

III. Mathematical and Scientific Reasoning (6 hours)

A. Mathematics (3 Hours)

B. Science (4 Hours)

IV. Historical and Cultural Understanding (3 hours)

A. History (3 Hours)

B. Culture (3 Hours)

V. Aesthetic Appreciation (3 hours)

VI. Social and Professional Awareness (3 hours)

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