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

Written Communication and Information Literacy (9)

ENGL 121College Writing I

3

ENGL 122College Writing II

3

ENGL 223Research Writing

3

Oral Communications (4)

Choose one of the following:
SPCH 101Fundamentals of Speech Communication

4

SPCH 207Small Group Communication

4

Quantitative Reasoning (4)

Choose one of the following:
MATH 105Math for the Liberal Arts

4

MATH 106Introduction to Statistics

4

MATH 121Precalculus I

4

MATH 171Calculus I

4

These courses apply only to those majoring in elementary education:
MATH 112Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I

3

MATH 113Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II

3

Foundations of Faith (4)

Choose one of the following:
RELB 104The Ministry of Jesus

4

RELB 111Messages of the Old Testament

4

RELB 231Exploring the New Testament

4

Physical Health (2)

Choose two of the following:
PEAC 113-190Physical Activity Courses

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