General Education Courses: Enrolled Before 2016
In addition to TECEPs and courses, credit in general education areas may be earned through other non-college developed exams.
Effective July 1, 2013, general education courses are organized into four main categories. Some courses can be used to satisfy requirements in more than one category, but each course may only be used once in a degree. You are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to plan your general education requirements.
- Intellectual and Practical Skills
- Personal & Social Responsibility
- Human Cultures & the Physical and Natural World
- General Education Electives
Definitions:
Area Elective (A, B or C) — Select any course from the appropriate group of courses to fulfill elective requirements for Intellectual and Practical Skills, Personal and Social Responsibility and Human Cultures and the Physical and Natural World.
General Education Electives – Select from any course listed in A, B, C or D.
1 This course is also offered as a TECEP® exam.
2 This course is ONLY offered as a TECEP® exam.
Zero Textbook Cost
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A. Intellectual & Practical Skills Courses
English Composition
- ENC-1010: English Composition I 1
- ENC-1020: English Composition II 1
Math
- MAT-1050: Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics 1
- MAT-1150: Intermediate Algebra
- MAT-1190: Quantitative Business Analysis
- MAT-1210: College Algebra 1
- MAT-1290: Precalculus
- MAT-2310: Calculus I
- MAT-2320: Calculus II
- MAT-2700: Discrete Mathematics
- MAT-3010: History of Mathematics
- MAT-3210: Linear Algebra
- MAT-3310: Calculus III
- MAT-3320: Calculus IV
- MAT-3510: Mathematical Modeling
- MAT-3610: College Geometry
- MAT-4010: Mathematical Logic
- STA-2010: Principles of Statistics 1
Intellectual and Practical Skills Electives
Communications
- COM-1200: Introduction to Mass Communication I
- COM-1210: Introduction to Mass Communication II
- COM-2090: Public Speaking1
- COM-2100: Public Relations: Thought and Practice 2
- COM-3300: Interpersonal Communication
- COM-3350: Intercultural Communication
- MAN-3730: Managerial Communications 1
- MAN-3760: Leadership Communications
- MKT-3210-TE: Marketing Communications 2
Computer Information Systems
- CIS-1070: Computer Concepts and Applications 1
- CIS-3010: Management Information Systems
- CIS-3110: Database Management
- CIS-3200: System Analysis and Design I
Computer Science
- COS-1010: Introduction to Computers
- COS-1160: C Programming
- COS-2410: Data Structures
Computer Technology
- CMP-2020: Foundations of Information Technology
- CMP-3540-TE: Network Technology 1
Controls
- CTR-2120: Programmable Logic Controllers
Electrical Technology
- ELE-2110: DC Circuits
- ELE-2120: AC Circuits
English
- ENG-2010: Technical Writing 1
Journalism
- JOU-1100: Introduction to News Reporting 2
- JOU-3520: News Writing
Mathematics
- MAT-1050: Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics 1
- MAT-1150: Intermediate Algebra
- MAT-1190: Quantitative Business Analysis
- MAT-1210: College Algebra 1
- MAT-1290: Precalculus
- MAT-2310: Calculus I
- MAT-2320: Calculus II
- MAT-2700: Discrete Mathematics
- MAT-3010: History of Mathematics
- MAT-3210: Linear Algebra
- MAT-3310: Calculus III
- MAT-3320: Calculus IV
- MAT-3510: Mathematical Modeling
- MAT-361: College Geometry
- MAT-4010: Mathematical Logic
Philosophy
- PHI-1300-TE: Introduction to Critical Reasoning 2
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
- PLA-1000: Introduction to Prior Learning Assessment
- PLA-2000: Introduction to Portfolio Development
Social Sciences
- SOS-1100: Critical Information Literacy
Statistics
- STA-2010: Principles of Statistics 1
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B. Personal & Social Responsibility Courses
(Select two courses from this list to satisfy Diversity and Global Literacy and the Personal and Social Responsibility elective. You may also select one of the two courses from Responsible Ethical Leadership Courses.)
Diversity or Global Literacy
Anthropology
- ANT-1010: Introduction to Anthropology
Communications
- COM-3350: Intercultural Communication
Geography
- GOG-2300: World Geography
Global Studies
- GLB-3010: Global Issues in Society
- LDR-4220: Leadership in a Global Environment
- MAN-3720: International Management
History
- HIS-1260: World History from 1600 to Present 2
- HIS-2100: American Civil Rights Movement
- HIS-2610: Introduction to Chinese History and Culture
- HIS-3010: African History and Culture
- HIS-3061: African American History
Political Science
- POS-3150: International Relations I
- POS-4200: Conflict in International Relations
- POS-2820: Introduction to Comparative Politics 2
Psychology
- PSY-2700: Psychology of Women 2
Religion
- REL-4050: Introduction to World Religions
Sociology
- SOC-1010: Introduction to Sociology 1
- SOC-2100: Marriage and the Family 1
- SOC-3220: Cultural Diversity in the United States
Responsible Ethical Leadership Courses
- ETH-2100: Environmental Ethics 2
- PHI-2860: Contemporary Ethics Humanities
- PHI-3840: Ethics and the Business Professional
- PHI-4750: Biomedical Ethics
- SOS-4500: Ethics in the Social Sciences
Personal/Social Responsibility Elective
- Any course listed Diversity or Global Literacy or Responsible Ethical Leadership
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C. Human Cultures & the Physical and Natural World Courses
Humanities Courses
Art
- ART-1000: A World of Art
Communications
- COM-1200: Introduction to Mass Communications I
- COM-1210: Introduction to Mass Communications II
- COM-2090: Public Speaking
- COM-2100-TE: Public Relations Thought & Practice 2
- COM-3300: Interpersonal Communication
- COM-3350: Intercultural Communication
- COM-3390: The Story of Human Language
- MAN-3730: Managerial Communications 1
- MAN-3760: Leadership Communications
- MKT-3210-TE: Marketing Communications 2
English
- ENG-2010: Technical Writing 1
- ENG-2980: Jane Austen: Pride and Prejudice
- ENG-3930: One Writer’s Vision: Jane Austen
Ethics
- ETH-2100-TE: Environmental Ethics 2
Film
- FIL-1100: American Cinema
Homeland Security
- HLS-3550: Critical Thinking for Homeland Security
Humanities
- HUM-1010: Introduction to the Humanities I: Philosophical Thought
- HUM-1020: Introduction to the Humanities II: Drama, Poetry and Narrative
- HUM-1030: Introduction to the Humanities III: Music
- HUM-1040: Introduction to the Humanities IV: Fine Arts and Architecture
Journalism
- JOU-1100: Introduction to News Reporting 2
- JOU-3520: News Writing
Literature
- LIT-2050: American Literature I
- LIT-2060: American Literature II
- LIT-2210: Introduction to Children’s Literature
- LIT-2910: Analysis and Interpretation of Literature
- LIT-3010: Advanced American Literature I
- LIT-3020: Advanced American Literature II
- LIT-3310: African Encounters
- LIT-4600: Non-Western Literature
Music
Philosophy
- PHI-1300-TE: Introduction to Critical Reasoning 2
- PHI-2860: Contemporary Ethics
- PHI-3700: Philosophy of Religion
- PHI-3840: Ethics and the Business Professional
- PHI-4750: Biomedical Ethics
Photography
- PHO-1010: Introduction to Photography
Religion
- REL-2290: Principles of Christian Faith
- REL-4050: World Religions
Spanish
- SPA-1010: Elementary Spanish I
- SPA-1020: Elementary Spanish II
- SPA-1030: Elementary Spanish III
Social Sciences Courses
Anthropology
- ANT-1010: Introduction to Anthropology
Administration of Justice
- CRJ-1020: Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CRJ-2800: Forensic Science
- CRJ-3030: White Collar Crime
- CRJ-3810: Victimology and Criminal Behavior
- CRJ-4840: Public Policy, Crime and Criminal Justice
Economics
- ECO-1110: Macroeconomics
- ECO-1120: Microeconomics 1
- ECO-4900: International Economics
Environmental Science
Geography
- GOG-2300: World Geography
Global Studies
- GLB-3010: Global Issues in Society
History
- HIS-1010: Western Civilization I
- HIS-1020: Western Civilization II
- HIS-1130: American History I
- HIS-1140: American History II
- HIS-1260-TE: World History from 1600 to Present 2
- HIS-2100: American Civil Rights Movement
- HIS-2350: American Civil War
- HIS-2610: Introduction to Chinese History and Culture
- HIS-3010: African History and Culture
- HIS-3060: African American History
- HIS-3100: The Middle East
- HIS-3560: War and American Society
- LDR-3240: Leaders in History
Homeland Security
- HLS-4100: Counterterrorism: Constitutional and Legislative Issues
- HLS-4200: Homeland Security: Preparedness, Prevention and Deterrence
- HLS-4290: Protecting the Homeland – Response and Deterrence
Leadership
- LDR-3240: Leaders in History
Management
- MAN-3110: Organizational Behavior
Political Science
- POS-1010-TE: Introduction to Political Science 2
- POS-1100: American Government
- POS-2820-TE: Introduction to Comparative Politics 2
- POS-3100: Constitutional Issues
- POS-3150: International Relations I
- POS-4200: Conflict in International Relations
Psychology
- PSY-1010: Introduction to Psychology
- PSY-2110: Developmental Psychology
- PSY-2700-TE: Psychology of Women 2
- PSY-3000: Thanatology: An Understanding of Death and Dying
- PSY-3220: Research in Experimental Psychology
- PSY-3310: Introduction to Counseling
- PSY-3500: Abnormal Psychology 1
- PSY-3520: Psychology of Personality
- PSY-3600: Organizational Theory
- PSY-3630: Industrial Psychology
- PSY-3700: Introduction to Social Psychology
- PSY-3790: Social Psychology
Sociology
- SOC-1010: Introduction to Sociology 1
- SOC-2100: Marriage and the Family 1
- SOC-2420: Juvenile Delinquency
- SOC-2910: Criminology
- SOC-3220: Cultural Diversity in the United States
- SOC-3620: Sociology of Work
- SOC-3760: Women and Social Action
- SOC-3840: Gangs
- SOC-3870: Modern Sociological Foundations
- SOC-4170: Contemporary Sociological Theory
Social Sciences
- SOS-1100: Critical Information Literacy
- SOS-1500: Self Assessment and Career Exploration
- SOS-3040: Drugs and Society
- SOS-3200: The Management of Stress and Tension
- SOS-3600: Games People Play: Game Theory in Life, Business and Beyond
- SOS-4400: Terrorism
- SOS-4500: Ethics in the Social Sciences
- SOS-4920: Research Methods in the Social Sciences
Natural Sciences Courses
Administration of Justice
- CRJ-2800: Forensic Science
Astronomy
- AST-1010: Introductory Astronomy
Biology
- BIO-1010: Introductory Biology 1
- BIO-2080: The Science of Nutrition 1
- BIO-2110: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIO-2120: Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- BIO-3100: Man’s Best Friend: The Biology and Behavior of Dogs
Chemistry
- CHE-1010: Survey of Chemistry
- CHE-1110: General Chemistry I
- CHE-1120: General Chemistry II
- CHE-1210: General Chemistry I with labs
- CHE-1220: General Chemistry II with labs
- CHE-1280: General Chemistry Labs I
- CHE-1290: General Chemistry Labs II
Computer Science
- COS-1010: Introduction to Computers
- COS-1160: C Programming
- COS-2130: C++ Programming
- COS-2410: Data Structures
- COS-3300: Computer Architecture
- COS-3520: Operating Systems
- COS-4510: Artificial Intelligence
Computer Information Systems
- CIS-1070: Computer Concepts and Applications 1
- CIS-3010: Management Information Systems
- CIS-3110: Database Management
- CIS-3200: System Analysis and Design I
- CIS-3510: Software Engineering
Controls
- CTR-2120: Programmable Logic Controllers
Earth Science
- EAS-1010: General Earth Science
- EAS-1311: Elements of Meteorology 1
Electrical Technology
- ELE-2110: DC Circuits
- ELE-2120: AC Circuits
Engineering Mechanics
- EGM-2110: Statics
Environmental Science
- ENS-3140: Global Environmental Change
- ENS-3600: Environmental Sustainability and Social Justice
Fitness and Wellness
- FIT-2110: Kinesiology
Geology
- GEO-1510: Physical Geology
Gerontology
- GER-3120: Biological Aspects of Aging
Global Studies
- GLB-3010: Global Issues and Society
Philosophy
- PHI-4750: Biomedical Ethics
Physics
- PHY-1110: Physics I
- PHY-1120: Physics II
- PHY-1150: Physics I with lab
- PHY-1160: Physics II with lab
- PHY-1280: Physics I Lab
- PHY-1290: Physics II Lab
Interdisciplinary
Any course listed under Humanities, Social Sciences or Natural Sciences
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D. General Education Elective Courses