General Education Requirements

The core curriculum at McNeese, which is consistent with the standards and requirements of the Louisiana Board of Regents, is intended to provide students with the skills and competencies necessary to accomplish two outcomes: (1) success in their disciplines and (2) effective and appropriate writing as required by their disciplines.

(1) Success in the disciplines:

The core curriculum aims to ensure that, upon graduation, students will:

1. a.) Communicate effectively in written English and b.) Communicate effectively in oral English
2. Read with comprehension
3. Reason abstractly and think critically
4. Understand numerical data and statistics
5. Understand the scientific method
6. Be familiar with key technologies and informational applications
7. Learn independently
8. Recognize and appreciate cultural diversity
9. Understand the nature and value of the fine and performing arts
10. Develop a personal value system while retaining a tolerance for others
11. a.) Understand the American political system and b.) Understand the American economic system

In its mission to ensure that all graduates have these skills or competencies, students are required to enroll in courses that assess these requirements, as mandated in all undergraduate degree plans. Students must enroll in at least three hours within each of these competencies:

*Denotes Majors Only 

1. (a) Communicate effectively in written English
ART 101	BIOL 102	ENGL 102	ENGL 221	HIST 122	PHIL 312
ART 102	BIOL 106	ENGL 105H	ENGL 301	HIST 201	PHIL 315
*ART 105	CHEM 101	ENGL 106H	ENGL 302	HIST 202	PHIL 331
ART 217	CHEM 102	ENGL 201	FFND 101	HUMN 105H	PHIL 341
ART 218	CHEM 135	ENGL 202	GEOL 102	MBIO 201	PHSC 102
ART 331	CHEM 136	ENGL 203	HIST 101	MCOM 131	PHSC 111
ART 351	*CHEM 441	ENGL 204	HIST 102	PHIL 201	WMST 201
ART 431	ENGL 101	ENGL 204H	HIST 121	PHIL 311
1. (b) Communicate effectively in oral English
*CHEM 441	COMM 201	COMM 205	*EDUC 411 (402-406)	*TECH 290	*THEA 212
2. Read with comprehension
ENGL 101	ENGL 201	ENGL 204H	GEOG 221	HIST 122	PHIL 312
ENGL 102	ENGL 202	ENGL 301	HIST 101	PHIL 102	PHIL 315
ENGL 105H	ENGL 203	ENGL 302	HIST 102	PHIL 201	PHIL 331
ENGL 106H	ENGL 204	GEOG 111	HIST 121	PHIL 311	PHIL 341
3. Reason abstractly and think critically
ENGL 102	ENGL 204	ENGL 302	PHIL 102	PHIL 311	PHIL 331
ENGL 106H	ENGL 204H	MATH 170	PHIL 201	PHIL 312	PHIL 341
ENGL 203	ENGL 301	MATH 190	PHIL 251	PHIL 315	PHSC 235
4. Understand numerical data and statistics
CHEM 101	MATH 113	MATH 170	MATH 231	PHYS 151	PHYS 212
CHEM 102	MATH 122	MATH 175	PHSC 235	PHYS 152	SOCL 231
CJUS 231	MATH 130	MATH 190	PHSC 236	PHYS 211	STAT 231
GEOL 102
5. Understand the scientific method
BIOL 101	BIOL 225	ENSC 101	MBIO 201	PHYS 151
BIOL 102	BIOL 226	ENSC 102	PHSC 101	PHYS 211
BIOL 105	CHEM 101	GEOL 101	PHSC 111	PSYC 101
BIOL 106	CHEM 102	GEOL 102	PHSC 236	SOCL 201
6. Be familiar with key technologies and informational applications
AGRI 401	CSCI 102	EDTC 100*	HIST 210	OSBC 102	OSBC 307
ART 105*	CSCI 180	EDTC 245*	MUSC 202*	OSBC 105	OSBC 361
CPST 101	CSCI 241	ENGR 109	NURS 326*	OSBC 207	TECH 290
7. Learn independently
CHEM 102		ENGL 102		ENGL 106H	WMST 201
8. Recognize and appreciate cultural diversity
CJUS 231	HIST 121	LATN 201	PSYC 101	SOCL 231
FREN 201	HIST 122	LATN 202	PSYC 310	SPAN 201
FREN 202	HIST 201	MUSC 315	PSYC 311	SPAN 202
HIST 101	HIST 202	MUSC 318	SOCL 211	WMST 201
9. Understand the nature and value of the fine and performing arts
ART 101	ART 218	ART 351	ART 364	ART 431	MUSC 319
ART 102	ART 228	ART 361	ART 365	MUSC 271	MUSC 353
ART 105	ART 245	ART 362	ART 367	MUSC 315	THEA 161
ART 217	ART 331	ART 363	ART 368	MUSC 318
10. Develop a personal value system while retaining a tolerance for others
CJUS 231	HIST 101	HIST 202	MUSC 318	PSYC 311	SPAN 202
*CJUS 401	HIST 102	HUMN 105H	MUSC 319	SOCL 211
ENGL 221	HIST 121	LATN 201	PHIL 341	SOCL 231
FREN 201	HIST 122	LATN 202	PSYC 101	SOCL 401
FREN 202	HIST 201	MUSC 315	PSYC 310	SPAN 201
11. (a) Understand the American political system
GOVT 201		HIST 201		HIST 202
11. (b) Understand the American economic system
ECON 201	ECON 203		HIST 201		HIST 202

(2) Effective and appropriate writing in the disciplines:

In its mission to ensure that all students have the requisite writing skills and competencies that constitute effective and appropriate writing in the disciplines, McNeese requires the completion of a specified number of credit hours in core courses designated as writing-enriched. Students pursuing the Bachelor Degree are required to complete a minimum of 31 credit hours of core courses designated as writing-enriched. Nineteen (19) of these hours will come from general education credit as follows: one credit hour from Freshman Foundations; six credit hours from English 101-102; six credit from the Science-Mathematics array; and, six credit hours from the the Humanities-Social Sciences-Fine Arts array. Additionally, students will complete twelve (12) credit hours of writing-enriched courses in the major; specifically: six credit hours coming from 300 or 400 levels; three credit hours from a major course with level subject to department head approval; and, three credit hours from the capstone course defined by each department or program. Students pursuing the Associate degree are required to complete 16 credit hours of courses designated as writing-enriched. Ten (10) of these hours will come from general education credit as follows: one credit hour from Freshman Foundations; six credit hours from English 101-102; and three credit hours from any writing-enriched general education course. Additionally students will complete six (6) credit hours of writing-enriched courses in the major as defined by each department or program.

 

General Education Writing Enriched (WE) Courses *Majors Only; **Cross-list
English	ENGL 101, 102, 105H, 106H, 201, 202, 221, 301, 302; FFND 101
Mathematics and Natural Sciences	BIOL 102, 106; CHEM 101, 102, 135, 136; ENSC 102; GEOL 102; MATH 170, 231**; MBIO 201; PHSC 101, 102, 111, 236; PHYS 151, 152; STAT 231**
Humanities, Fine Arts, and Social/Behavioral Sciences	ART 101, 102, 105*, 217, 218, 351; HIST 101, 102, 121, 122, 201, 202; HUMN 105H; MCOM 131; MUSC 319*; PHIL 201, 311, 312, 315, 331, 341; PSYC 101; SPAN 201, 202, 315, 316, 341, 343, 410, 411, 421, 441; WMST 201
Note: For Writing Enriched courses in the major, please see Course Descriptions . These courses are indicated with a WE.

 

 

MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY CORE REQUIREMENTS

The core curriculum at McNeese, which is consistent with the standards and requirements of the Louisiana Board of Regents, is intended to provide students with the skills and competencies necessary to succeed in their disciplines.

 

Students entering a Bachelor Degree program must complete these requirements.
ENGLISH: English 101 and 102 or their equivalents.	6
MATHEMATICS: Math 113 or above and one additional 3-hour course in mathematics or statistics.	6
NATURAL SCIENCES: Course work must include both biological and physical sciences. Six hours must be earned in a single biological or physical science area; the remaining 3 hours must be earned in a science area other than that previously selected. A 6-hour sequence is recommended. Biological sciences include biology, microbiology, and environmental science. Physical sciences include chemistry, physical science, physics, geology, and environmental science.	9
HUMANITIES: Foreign language (above intro-level), history, literature, MCOM 131, philosophy, religious studies, and speech At least 3 hours must be at the 200 level or above.	9
FINE ARTS: Art, music, dance, or theatre.	3

 

Students entering a Bachelor Degree program must complete these requirements.
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Government, INOV 180, Psychology, and Sociology.	6
COMPUTER AND INFORMATIONAL LITERACY: Curriculum chosen by student must provide experience to ensure computer and informational literacy.	-
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION: One of the following courses must be completed as a general education core course, a course specific to a student’s major, or an elective: ANTH 331; ART 351, 361, 362, 363, 367, 368; BADM 218; ENGL 201, 202, 221, 401, 402, 404, 409, 413, 415, 421, 422, 431, 451, 479; COMM 375; GEOG 101, 102, 311, 321, 331, 411, 441, 461; GOVT 240, 315, 320, 403, 422; HIST 101, 102, 121, 122, 331, 333, 341, 342, 343, 344, 353, 355, 356, 362, 408, 431, 432, 441, 442, 450, 451, 456, 457, 461, 462, 465; HUMN 105H; MUSC 315, 318, 319; PHIL 311, 312, 313, 315; RELS 211; SOCL 401, 407, 430; THEA 472; WMST 311; and all foreign language courses.	-
ORAL COMMUNICATION: Curriculum chosen by student must provide experience to ensure oral communication competency.	-
ORIN 101 and FFND 101	1
MAAP 200: Midpoint Assessment of Academic Progress Examination (prior to taking 300-level major courses)	0
TOTAL HOURS IN CORE	40

 

Students entering an Associate Degree program must complete these requirements.
A=ADN, AGS; AA=Associate of Arts; AS=Associate of Science	A	AA	AS
ENGLISH: English 101 and 102 or their equivalents.	6	6	6
MATHEMATICS: Math 113 or above and one additional 3-hour course in mathematics or statistics.	3	3	6
NATURAL SCIENCES: Course work must include six hours of natural science in any biological or physical science. Biological sciences include biology, microbiology, and environmental science. Physical sciences include chemistry, physical science, physics, geology, and environmental science.	6	6	6
HUMANITIES: Foreign language above intro-level, philosophy, religious studies, history, communications, literature.	3	3	3
FINE ARTS: Art, music, dance, or theatre.	3	3	3
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Government, INOV 180, Psychology, and Sociology.	6	6	3
COMPUTER AND INFORMATIONAL LITERACY: Curriculum chosen by student must provide experience to ensure computer and informational literacy.	-	-	-
ORAL COMMUNICATION: Curriculum chosen by student must provide experience to ensure oral communication competency.	-	-	-
ORIN 101 and FFND 101	1	1	1
TOTAL HOURS IN CORE			28

 

COURSES SPECIFIED FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, COMPUTER LITERACY, AND CAPSTONE MEETING REQUIREMENTS

Fall 2011-Spring 2012

*Subject to change

 

CURRICULUM	INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION	COMPUTER LITERACY	CAPSTONE
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
ACCOUNTING	BADM 218	OSBC 207	MGMT 481
FINANCE	BADM 218	OSBC 207	MGMT 481
GENERAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	BADM 218	OSBC 207	MGMT 481
MANAGEMENT	BADM 218	OSBC 207	MGMT 481
MARKETING	BADM 218	OSBC 207	MGMT 481
BURTON COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
ATHLETIC TRAINING	ART Elective	CSCI 241	HHP
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION	HIST 122, International Education Elective (see chart above)	EDTC 245	EDUC 468P
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION	International Education Elective (see chart above)	EDTC 245	EDUC 468E
*SECONDARY EDUCATION (Business Education, Chemistry Education, Environmental Science Education)	International Education Elective (see chart above)	EDTC 245	EDUC 468S
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION, GRADES K-12	International Education Elective (see chart above)	EDTC 245	HHP 468
HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE	ENGL 201-202	CSCI 102	HHP 458, HHP 459
PSYCHOLOGY	HIST 101-102	CPST or CSCI Elective	PSYC 499
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING	Humanities Elective (see chart above)	ENGR 109	ENGR 491
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY	International Education Elective (see chart above)	CPST or CSCI Elective; TECH 104	TECH 420, PRTC 414
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
ENGLISH and ENGLISH EDUCATION	ENGL 401	CPST 101/EDTC 245	ENGL 410/EDUC 468S
FOREIGN LANGUAGES and FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION	Any FREN, LATN, SPAN course	CPST 101/EDTC 245, FORL 480	FREN or SPAN 410 or LATN 410/EDUC 468S
*HISTORY and SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION	HIST 101-102, HIST 121-122	HUMN 201/CPST 101	HIST 410/THEA 410
*LIBERAL STUDIES and THEATRE ARTS	HIST 101-102, HIST 121-122/THEA 472-473	HUMN 201	HIST 410
MASS COMMUNICATION	MCOM 385	MCOM 355	MCOM 400, MCOM 419, MCOM 462
*MUSIC and MUSIC EDUCATION	MUSC 202	MUSC 101-101L	MUSC 490/MUED 442
CRIMINAL JUSTICE	HIST 101-102; HIST 121-122	Any CPST, CSCI, OSBC course	SOSC 400
GOVERNMENT	GOVT 240	Any CPST, CSCI, OSBC course	SOSC 400
SOCIOLOGY	Any FREN, LATN, SPAN course	Any CPST, CSCI, OSBC course	SOSC 400
*ART and ART EDUCATION	ART 361, 362, 363, 367	ART 105	ART 430, 450/ARED 445
COLLEGE OF NURSING
NURSING	NURS 391	NURS 326	NURS 420
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES and AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, GR. 6-12	Humanities Elective (see chart above) International Education Elective (see chart above)	Any CPST, CSCI, or OSBC course	AGRI 441
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE and BIOLOGY EDUCATION	International Education Elective (see chart above)	CSCI 241/EDTC 245	BIOL 481/EDUC 468S
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE	International Education Elective (see chart above)	CSCI 241	CLS 440
RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES	RADS 462	RADS 354	RADS 465
CHEMISTRY	HUMN/Social Sciences Elective	CSCI 102, 104, or 180	CHEM 451
*FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES	HIST 201	CPST 101	NUFS 481, NUFS 459
*MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES and MATH EDUCATION and PHYSICS	International Education Elective (see chart above)	CSCI 180/EDTC 245/CPST, or CSCI 102 or 104	MATH 491/EDUC 468S/PHYS 431
COMPUTER SCIENCE	International Education Elective (see chart above)	CSCI Elective	CSCI 491
GENERAL AND BASIC STUDIES
GENERAL STUDIES	HUMN Elective (see advisor)	CPST 101, CSCI 102, 180, or 241	GNST 400