Section I: Foundational Skills

Courses in this section ensure that students have the foundation necessary to fulfill the following core GS objectives:

• Communicate effectively and responsibly
• Demonstrate critical and reflective thinking
• Find, evaluate, and integrate sources
• Exhibit logical and quantitative reasoning
• Understand how the redemptive activity of God as revealed in Scripture calls us to a life of service
• Develop a holistic understanding of the principles of health and wellness

Oral Communications (4)

Choose one of the following:

SPCH 101	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	4
SPCH 207	Small Group Communication	4

Quantitative Reasoning (4)

Choose one of the following:

MATH 105	Math for the Liberal Arts	4
MATH 106	Introduction to Statistics	4
MATH 121	Precalculus I	4
MATH 171	Calculus I	4

These courses apply only to those majoring in elementary education:

MATH 112	Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I	3
MATH 113	Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II	3

Foundations of Faith (4)

Choose one of the following:

RELB 104	The Ministry of Jesus	4
RELB 111	Messages of the Old Testament	4
RELB 231	Exploring the New Testament	4

Physical Health

Choose two of the following:

PEAC 113-190

Physical Activity Courses

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Written Communication and Information Literacy*

ENGL 121	Introduction to Analytical Writing	3
ENGL 122	Introduction to Research Writing	3