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Nov 24, 2024
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2014-2015 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
General Education Core Curriculum
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Mission
McNeese State University’s general education curriculum consists of coursework from six, broad disciplinary areas: Writing, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Fine Arts. The mission of this core curriculum is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge, skills, and methods of inquiry that support advanced study in their chosen degree program and constitute the characteristics of an informed, college-educated citizen.
Institutional Mission Reference
The broad, skills-based curriculum supports the university’s mission to offer an array of programs with foundations in these disciplinary areas that serve the students and community of the Southwest Louisiana region and beyond.
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Learning Competencies
Upon completion of the general education curriculum, students will be able to:
- Communicate effectively in written English (Area A1-English);
- Critically evaluate numerical data and use quantitative analytical skills to solve problems (Area A2-Mathematics);
- Understand and apply the principles of the scientific method (Area B-Natural Sciences);
- Demonstrate abstract reasoning and critical thinking (Area C-Humanities);
- Develop the ability to recognize fine and performing arts as expressions of human experience and to make informed judgments about them (Area D-Fine Arts);
- Learn independently by applying concepts from social and behavioral sciences to a variety of situations (Area E-Social/Behavioral Sciences).
Additional Requirements
General Education Prerequisites Must be Successfully Completed (D or better) Prior to Enrollment in Upper Level Courses
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| Math |
3 credit hours |
| English Composition |
6 credit hours |
| Science |
3 credit hours |
Full-time students seeking the baccalaureate degree must successfully complete certain general education prerequisites prior to enrolling in upper level (300 and 400) courses. Additional prerequisites may be required depending upon specific degree program requirements. Students should meet with their faculty advisor to discuss optimal course scheduling according to the degree plan. Writing Across the Curriculum
McNeese faculty are committed to ensuring that graduates write appropriately and effectively both generally and in their chosen field of study. In the general education core, students must take twelve (12) credit hours of coursework with the “WE” (writing enriched) designation. Additional “WE” hours (12) are required at the program-level as identified in each program-specific curriculum guide. General Education Core Curriculum Guide
Area A-Basic Skills (13 hours)
Freshman Foundations & Students in Transition
1 hour
Course Outcomes: Upon completion of FFND 101, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of demands of college-level study and appropriate strategies for successfully meeting those demands;
- Demonstrate familiarity with basic knowledge and skills associated with their chosen discipline and program of study;
- Demonstrate an awareness of the range of resources associated with campus life and learning.
English
6 hours
Competency: To communicate effectively in written English. Mathematics
6 hours
Competency: Critically evaluate numerical data and use quantitative analytical skills to solve problems.
Choose TWO from the appropriate category listed below: Majors: Engineering Technology, Health and Human Performance, Medical Laboratory Science, Radiologic Science, Biology, Computer Science, Nutrition, Math, Chemistry, Psychology
Majors: Education, Nursing, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Mass Communication, Political Science, Humanities
- MATH 113 - College Algebra (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)
- MATH 122 - Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3) (Education only)
- MATH 170 - Precalculus College Algebra (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- MATH 231 - Elementary Probability and Statistical Inference (Lec. 3, Cr. 3) (Athletic Training, Criminal Justice, Mass Communication, Nursing, Political Science, Sociology)
Area B-Natural Sciences (9 hours)
Competency: To understand and apply the principles of the scientific method.
Choose THREE from the following (individual programs may require specific courses and labs):
Louisiana Board of Regents specifies: BAS, BA, BS, and B degrees shall require the successful completion of at least nine (9) hours of natural science, as follows: six (6) hours shall be earned in a single life or physical science; the remaining three (3) hours must be earned in a natural science area other than that previously selected (both life and physical sciences must be taken to fulfill this requirement). Category: Life Sciences
- BIOL 101 - Introduction to Biology I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- BIOL 102 - Introduction to Biology II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- BIOL 105 - Living World I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- BIOL 106 - Living World II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- BIOL 201 - Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health (Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4)
- BIOL 225 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
- BIOL 226 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
- ENSC 101 - General Environmental Science I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- ENSC 102 - General Environmental Science II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Category: Physical Sciences
- CHEM 101 - General Chemistry I (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4) (Required for Engineering & Engineering Technology Majors)
- CHEM 102 - General Chemistry II (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4) (Required for Engineering Majors)
- CHEM 120 - Integrated Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- CHEM 135 - Applications of Chemistry to Modern Lifestyles (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- CHEM 136 - Chemical Issues in the Environment (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- ENSC 101 - General Environmental Science I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- ENSC 102 - General Environmental Science II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- GEOL 101 - Physical Geology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- GEOL 102 - Historical Geology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- PHSC 101 - Physical Science (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- PHSC 102 - Introductory Astronomy (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- PHSC 235 - Physical Science for Elementary School Teachers I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- PHYS 151 - Introductory Applied Physics I (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4) (Required for Engineering Technology Majors)
- PHYS 211 - University Physics I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3) (Required for Engineering Majors)
- PHYS 212 - University Physics II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Area C-Humanities (9 hours)
Competency: Demonstrate abstract reasoning and critical thinking. Category: Literature (Required for All Majors)
Choose ONE from the following: Category: History (Required for All Majors)
Choose ONE from the following: Category: Broad Humanities
Choose ONE from below OR ONE ADDITIONAL from History Category above: - COMM 201 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- COMM 205 - Interpersonal Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- FREN 201 - Intermediate French (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- FREN 202 - Intermediate French (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- HUMN 105H - Honors Humanities: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern (Lec. 3, Cr. 3) (Honors College Students only)
- INOV 280 - Innovation Engineering II-Communicate (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- LATN 201 - Intermediate Latin (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- LATN 202 - Intermediate Latin (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- PHIL 102 - Critical Thinking (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- PHIL 201 - Introduction to Philosophy (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- PHIL 251 - Biomedical Ethics and Decision Making (Lec. 3, Cr. 3) (Required for Health Science Majors)
- PHIL 252 - Ethics in the Sciences (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- RELS 201 - Study of Religion (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- RELS 211 - World Religions (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- WMST 201 - Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Area D-Fine Arts (3 hours)
Competency: Develop the ability to recognize fine and performing arts as expressions of human experience and to make informed judgments about them.
Choose ONE of the following (individual programs may require specific courses): - ART 101 - Basic Design (Lab. 6, Cr. 3)
- ART 102 - Basic Design (Lab. 6, Cr. 3)
- ART 105 - Art and the Computer (Lab. 6, Cr. 3)
- ART 217 - Drawing (Lab. 6, Cr. 3)
- ART 228 - Introduction to Photography (Lab. 6, Cr. 3)
- ART 245 - Introduction to Clay (Lab. 6, Cr. 3)
- ART 331 - Art Education (Lab. 6, Cr. 3)
- ART 251 - Introduction to Visual Arts (Lab. 6, Cr. 3)
- ART 261 - Art History: Ancient through Medieval (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- ART 262 - Art History: Renaissance to Modern (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- ART 363 - Art History: Origins of Modern Art (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- ART 365 - History of Film (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- ENGL 271 - Creative Writing Workshop (Poetry) (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- ENGL 272 - Creative Writing Workshop (Fiction) (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- MUSC 215 - Music Appreciation (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- MUSC 318 - Music in Today’s Societies (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- MUSC 353 - The History of Rock and Roll (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- THEA 161 - Theatre Arts Appreciation (Lec. 3, Lab. 1, Cr. 3)
Area E-Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
Competency: To learn independently by applying concepts from social and behavioral sciences to a variety of situations.
Choose TWO of the following (individual programs may require specific courses): - ANTH 201 - Cultural Anthropology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- ANTH 203 - Archaeology/Prehistory Origins of Society (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- CJUS 111 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- ECON 201 - Economic Principles (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- FIN 201 - Personal Finance (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- GEOG 111 - Introduction to Geography (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- GEOG 221 - Geography of Louisiana (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- INOV 180 - Innovation Engineering I - Create (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- POLS 201 - American Government (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- PSYC 211 - Educational Psychology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3) (Education Majors only)
- PSYC 233 - Psychology of Human Development (Lec. 3, Cr. 3) (Required for Nursing Majors)
- PSYC 310 - Child Psychology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- PSYC 311 - Adolescent Psychology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- SOCL 201 - Introductory Sociology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
- SOCL 211 - Social Problems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
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