General Education requirements for an Associate Degree
| Semester Hours | |
|---|---|
| Critical Thinking and Studies in Diversity (CT 101)*. | 3 |
| Mathematics (One course MA 140 or higher)* | 3 |
| Oral Communication (COM 205*) | 3 |
| Composition (ENG 101* and ENG 102*). | 6 |
| Natural Sciences (Any Biological (BIO) or Physical (PSC) Science with a lab) | 4 |
| Behavioral or Sociological Sciences (Any PSY, SOC, HIS, or SS course) | 3 |
| Arts and Humanities (Spanish is required for Teacher Education, Nursing and Equine majors) Art (ART), Humanities (HUM), Literature (ENG-Literature) or any Foreign Language course, Music (MUS), Philosophy (PHIL), Religion (REL) |
3 |
| Total | 25 |
Additional Requirements
- Demonstrated Computer Competency
- *Minimum grade of “C” required for graduation
- ACT Math score of 18; or SAT Math score of 490; or MAPP Math score of 111 for MA 140 or higher
- ACT English score of 18; or SAT Writing score of 450; or MAPP Writing score of 112 for English 101
- Students who have completed two years of high school Spanish with a grade of “C” or better may choose an alternative course to satisfy the Arts and Humanities requirement
General Education Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree
| Semester Hours | |
|---|---|
| Critical Thinking and Studies in Diversity (CT 101)* | 3 |
| Mathematics (One course MA 140 or higher)* | 3 |
| Literacy (Must take ENG 101*, ENG 102*, COM 205*) | 9 |
| Natural Sciences (Any Biological (BIO) and Physical (PSC) Science – (one must include lab) | 7 |
| Arts and Humanities (Spanish is required for Teacher Education, Nursing and Equine majors) Select from three different areas: Art (ART), Literature (ENG-Literature) or anyForeign Language course, Humanities (HUM), Music (MUS), Philosophy (PHIL), Religion (REL). |
9 |
| Social Sciences Select from two different areas: History (HIS), Government (GOVT), Psychology (PSY), Sociology (SOC), any Social Science course (SS), or any Economics course. |
6 |
| Total | 37 |
Additional Requirements
- Demonstrated Computer Competency
- All Women’s College students are required to take one three-hour course designated as Women’s Studies. Does not apply to School for Career Development or Online students.
- *Minimum grade of “C” required for graduation.
- ACT Math score of 18; or SAT Math score of 490; or MAPP Math score of 111 for MA 140 or higher
- ACT English score of 18; or SAT Writing score of 450; or MAPP Writing score of 112 for English 101
- Students who have completed two years of high school Spanish with a grade of “C” or better may choose an alternative course to satisfy the Arts and Humanities requirement

