Courses for General Education Requirements

Cultural Diversity

AAA 900 International Study Semesters Abroad (Off Campus Program only) +
AAA 949 - International Study Semesters Abroad (Off Campus Program only) +
AAA 950 - National Study Semesters Off Campus (Off Campus Program only) +
AAA 960 - National Study Semesters Off Campus (Off Campus Program only) +
AAA 965 - National Study Semesters Off Campus (Off Campus Program only) +
CC 300CD - Seminar: Topics in Cultural Diversity Credits: 3
CC 325CD - Seminar: Topics in Cultural Diversity Credits: 3
CE 298 - European Infrastructure Systems Credits: 3
CVA 291 - Topics in World Cinema Credits: 3
CVA 315 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
CVA 465 - Race, Class, & Gender in Media Credits: 3
ECON 136 - Economics of Health, Education, and, Welfare Credits: 3
ECON 233 - The Economics of Race and Gender Credits: 3
ECON 336 - Economics of Developing Nations Credits: 3
ED 470 - Diversity, Equity, and Education Credits: 3
ENGL 204 - Middle Eastern Cinema-WIC Credits: 3
ENGL 260 - Cross-Cultural Narratives Credits: 3
ENGL 334 - Sociolinguistics: Lang Across Cultr P-12 Credits: 3
ENGL 344 - Sociolinguistics:languag Across Cultures Credits: 3
ENGL 360 - Cross-Cultural Engagement: Englsh Studis Credits: 3
ENGL 365 - Studies in American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 368 - Teaching of English to Speakers of Other, Languages: Theory and Methods I Credits: 3
ENGL 369 - Teaching of English to Speakers of, Another Language: Methods and Practices Credits: 3
FREN 291 - Topics in World Cinema Credits: 3
FREN 300 - Topics in French and Francophone Cultures Credits: 3
GEO 102SS - Globalization and Development Credits: 3
GEO 200CD - American Ethnic Geography Credits: 3
GEO 301CD - Regional Geographies of the World Credits: 3
GER 291 - Topics in World Cinema Credits: 3
GER 300 - Topics in German-Language Culture Credits: 3
GS 200 - Study Circle on Race Relations Credits: 2
GS 201 - Facilitator Training for Study Circles Credits: 1
GS 202 - Study Circles on Race Relations: Civic, Engagement Credits: 1
HIST 140 - Introduction to East Asian Culture Credits: 3
HIST 225 - Alternative Perspectives of United States History Credits: 3
HIST 232 - Latin American History and Society Credits: 3
HIST 235 - Modern Mexico: Competing Visions of the, Nation Credits: 3
HIST 250 - African History and Society Credits: 3
HIST 304 - European Imperialism and the Colonial, Experience Credits: 3
HIST 329 - Revolution! Insurgence in Latin America, Century Latin America Credits: 3
HIST 333 - Latin America in the Cold War Era Credits: 3
HIST 341 - Revolution and Its Roots: The Making of, Modern China Credits: 3
HIST 342 - Tragedy and Triumph: The Making of, Modern Japan Credits: 3
HIST 350 - Colonialism and Independence:, Understanding Modern Africa Credits: 3
HIST 355 - Modern Middle Eastern History Credits: 3
IPE 304 - Introduction to Epidemiology Credits: 3
IPE 318 - Global Health Issues Credits: 3
MGT 440 - Cross-Cultural Management, Perspectives Credits: 3
MUS 204 - Popular Music in America Credits: 3
MUS 304 - World Music Credits: 3
PHIL 120 - Culture, Identity and Values Credits: 3
PHIL 220 - Buddhism Credits: 3
PHS 360 - Interprofessional Service Learning in Health in Central America Credits: 3
POLS 110 - Introduction to Politics Credits: 3
POLS 130 - Comparative Politics Credits: 3
POLS 231 - Politics of Developing States Credits: 3
REL 202 - Reading the Bible Across Culture & Time Credits: 3
REL 202WIC - Reading the Bible across Culture & Time Credits: 3
REL 221 - Christianity Credits: 3
REL 223 - Judaism Credits: 3
REL 225 - Islam Credits: 3
REL 225WIC - Islam Credits: 3
REL 231 - Hinduism Credits: 3
REL 235 - World Religions Credits: 3
REL 300 - Human Experience and Faith Expression: Theories and Methods Credits: 3
REL 301 - Creation Narratives: Interfaith Conversations about Origins Credits: 3
REL 311 - Quranic Studies Credits: 3
REL 314 - Hindu Sacred Texts and Motifs Credits: 3
REL 315 - Narratives of Love in South Asian Literature Credits: 3
REL 322 - To the Ends of the Earth: Christian Missions and Culture to 1500 Credits: 3
REL 331 - Islamic Law Credits: 3
REL 334 - South Asian Rituals and Performances Credits: 3
REL 335 - Sacred Geographies Credits: 3
REL 336 - Modernity, Migration, & the Merging of Cultures Credits: 3
REL 354 - Muslim Identity in Media and Literature Credits: 3
REL 365 - Anthropology of the Body Credits: 3
REL 366 - Bollywood Movies: Religion, Popular Culture, and Society Credits: 3
SOC 210 - Contemporary Social Problems Credits: 3
SOC 275 - Inequality in America Credits: 3
SOCW 260 - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Credits: 3
SPAN 210 - Advanced Communication in Spanish Credits: 3
SPAN 232 - Hispanics in the US: Studies in Culture and Society Credits: 4
SPAN 291 - Topics in World Cinema Credits: 3
SPAN 300 - Topics in Spanish-Speaking Cultures Credits: 3
WLC 150 - Global Perspectives Credits: 3
WLC 337 - Ethnology and History of Costa Rica Credits: 0.5

Humanities: Fine and Performing Arts

CC 205 - Word and Image Credits: 3
CVA 101 - Art & Humanity: Paleolithic-1300ACE Credits: 3
CVA 102 - Art & Humanity: 1300 ACE - Present Credits: 3
CVA 121 - Drawing Credits: 3
CVA 122 - Painting Credits: 3
CVA 125 - Ideation Credits: 3
CVA 160 - Media Storytelling Credits: 3
CVA 163 - Photography Credits: 3
CVA 227 - Figure Drawing Credits: 3
CVA 230 - Graphic Design Credits: 3
CVA 270 - Introduction to Cinema Studies Credits: 3
CVA 271 - Cinema Production Credits: 3
CVA 291 - Topics in World Cinema Credits: 3
CVA 330 - Advanced Design Credits: 3
CVA 331 - Web Design Credits: 3
ENGL 201 - Introduction to Creative Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 270 - Introduction to Cinema Studies Credits: 3
ENGL 323 - Short Story Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 324 - Poetry Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 325 - Creative Nonfiction Credits: 3
ENGL 431 - Advanced Writing and Rhetoric Credits: 3
GER 271 - German Play Production Credits: 1
GER 291 - Topics in World Cinema Credits: 3
MUEN 350 - Choirs (three credits of choir)
MUEN 352 - Bands (three credits of band)
MUEN 354 - Orchestra (three credits of orchestra)
MUS 101 - Introduction to Music Credits: 3
MUS 190 - Topics in Music Credits: 1
MUS 204 - Popular Music in America Credits: 3
MUS 318 - Music/Baroque,classical, E Rom Eras, Early Romantic Eras Credits: 3
MUS 319 - Music of the Late Romantic and Modern Eras Credits: 3
MUS 350 - Music and Meaning Credits: 3
MUTH 120 - Introduction to Music Therapy Credits: 3
THTR 101 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3
THTR 129 - Basic Stagecraft Credits: 3
THTR 130 - Theatre Practicum:Stage Management Credits: 1
THTR 131 - Theatre Practicum: Scenery and Lighting Credits: 1
THTR 132 - Theatre Practicum: Costume and Makeup Credits: 1
THTR 133 - Theatre Practicum: Performance Credits: 1
THTR 230 - Costume and Makeup Credits: 3
THTR 231 - Scenery and Lighting Credits: 3
THTR 289 - Introduction to Dance Credits: 3
THTR 292 - Ballet Technique I Credits: 3
THTR 293 - Modern Technique I Credits: 3
THTR 294 - Jazz Technique I Credits: 3
THTR 296 - Tap Technique I Credits: 3
THTR 297 - Musical Theatre Dance Credits: 3
THTR 298 - Dance Composition I Credits: 3
THTR 392 - Ballet Technique II Credits: 3
THTR 393 - Modern Technique II Credits: 3
THTR 394 - Jazz Technique II Credits: 3
THTR 396 - Tap Technique II Credits: 3

Humanities: History

Any 3-credit course in History (HIST)
WLC 337 - Ethnology and History of Costa Rica Credits: 0.5

Humanities: Literature

CC 300HL - Seminar: Topics in Literature Credits: 3
CC 325HL - Seminar: Topics in Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 200 - Literary Studies Credits: 3
ENGL 203 - Middle Eastern Literatures-WIC Credits: 3
ENGL 309 - Literature of the Medieval Period Credits: 3
ENGL 312 - American Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 313 - American Literature II Credits: 3
ENGL 315 - Writing and Rhetoric for Professionals Credits: 3
ENGL 320 - Early English Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 330 - Literature of the Restoration and, Eighteenth Century Credits: 3
ENGL 350 - British Literature of the Nineteenth Century Credits: 3
ENGL 365 - Studies in American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 370 - Modern and Contemporary Fiction Credits: 3
ENGL 372 - Modern and Contemporary Drama Credits: 3
ENGL 375 - Modern and Contemporary Poetry Credits: 3
ENGL 410 - Shakespeare Credits: 3
ENGL 456 - The Novel Credits: 3
ENGL 478 - Literature for Children Credits: 3
ENGL 479 - Young Adult Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 490 - Topics in Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 493 - Seminar in English Literature Credits: 3
GER 200 - German Literary Studies Credits: 3
SPAN 200 - Hispanic Literary Studies Credits: 3

Humanities: Philosophy

Any 3-credit course in Philosophy (PHIL) except PHIL 145
CC 110 - Texts and Contexts I: Traditions of Human Thought
CC 300 - Seminar Credits: 3 (as designated)
CHEM 490 - The Scientific Endeavor Credits: 3 (when cross-listed with CC 300)
NS 490 - The Scientific Endeavor Credits: 3 (when cross-listed with CC 300)
PHYS 490 - The Scientific Endeavor Credits: 3 (when cross-listed with CC 300)
REL 337 - Philosophy of Religion Credits: 3
REL 357 - Bioethics Credits: 3

Social Sciences

A 3-credit course from Economics (ECON)
A 3-credit course from Political Science and International Relations (POLS)
A 3-credit course from Sociology (SOC)
CC 115 - Texts and Contexts II: Traditions of Human Thought
CC 255 - Interpretation: Self, Culture, Society Credits: 3
CC 300 - Seminar Credits: 3 (as designated)
CC 325 - Seminar Credits: 3 (as designated)
CVA 315 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
CVA 465 - Race, Class, & Gender in Media Credits: 3
ED 206 - School and Society Credits: 3
ENGL 334 - Sociolinguistics: Lang Across Cultr P-12 Credits: 3
ENGL 344 - Sociolinguistics:languag Across Cultures Credits: 3
GEO 101 - World Human Geography Credits: 3
GEO 102SS - Globalization and Development Credits: 3
GEO 200CD - American Ethnic Geography Credits: 3
GEO 201 - Economic Geography Credits: 3
GEO 212 - Introduction to Archaeology Credits: 3
GEO 265 - Sustainability: Envrnmnt, Ecnmy, Socty Credits: 3
GEO 280 - Geography of Cyberspace Credits: 3
GEO 301CD - Regional Geographies of the World Credits: 3
GEO 320 - Urban Geography Credits: 3
GEO 321 - Urban and Regional Planning Credits: 3
GEO 420 - Rural Geography Credits: 3
GEO 470 - Political Geography Credits: 3
GEO 474 - Historical Geography of the United, States Credits: 3
PSJ 201 - Principles of Peace and Social Justice Credits: 3
SOCW 151 - Introduction to the Profession of Social, Work Credits: 3
SOCW 210 - Social Welfare Policy: History & Program Credits: 3
SOCW 220 - Human Behavior and Social Environment Credits: 3
SOCW 260 - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Credits: 3
WLC 335 - Perspectives on Healthcare Costa Rica Credits: 3

Natural Sciences

ASTR 101 - Astronomy Credits: 3 AND
ASTR 101L - Astronomy Laboratory Credits: 1
ASTR 252 - Introduction to Stellar Astronomy Credits: 3 AND
ASTR 101L - Astronomy Laboratory
Credits: 1
ASTR 253 - Introduction to Galactic Astrophysics, And Cosmology Credits: 3 AND
ASTR 101L - Astronomy Laboratory
Credits: 1
BIO 151 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BIO 152 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
BIO 171 - Unity of Life Credits: 4
BIO 172 - Diversity of Life Credits: 4
BIO 270 - Genetics and Genome Evolution Credits: 4
CHEM 111 - Introduction to Chemistry Credits: 4
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 131 - General Chemistry I for Chemistry Career Credits: 4
CHEM 132 - General Chemistry II for Chemistry Caree Credits: 4
GEO 104 - Environmental Earth Science Credits: 4
GEO 130 - Earth From Above Credits: 4
GEO 360 - Soils and the Environment Credits: 3
GEO 266 - River Systems and Landforms Credits: 3
MET 103 - Introduction to Meteorology Credits: 4
MET 190 - Topics in Weather and Climate Credits: 4
NS 101 - Introduction to Forensic Science Credits: 3
NS 102 - Science of the Indiana Dunes Credits: 3
NS 103 - Practical Stream Stewardship: How to, Save the Planet One Trout At a Time Credits: 3
NS 104 - Principles of Evolution Credits: 3
NS 105 - Discovering Insects: Pests Or Pals? Credits: 3
NS 106 - The Science of Sustainability and Environmental Justice Credits: 4
NS 190 - Topics in Natural Science Credits: 3
PHYS 111 - Essentials of Physics Credits: 3 AND
PHYS 111L - Essentials of Physics Laboratory Credits: 1
PHYS 112 - Essentials of Physics Credits: 3 AND
PHYS 112L - Essentials of Physics Laboratory Credits: 1
PHYS 141 - Newtonian Mechanics Credits: 3 AND
PHYS 141L - Experimental Physics I Credits: 1
PHYS 142 - Electricity, Magnetism, & Waves Credits: 3 AND
PHYS 142L - Experimental Physics II Credits: 1
PHYS 151 - Newtonian Mechanics- Honors Credits: 3 AND
PHYS 141L - Experimental Physics I
Credits: 1
PHYS 152 - Electricity, Magnetism, & Waves - Honors, Waves - Honors Credits: 3 AND
PHYS 142L - Experimental Physics II
Credits: 1
PSY 110 - General Psychology Credits: 3 AND
PSY 111 - Laboratory in General Experimental, Psychology Credits: 1

Quantitative Analysis

Please refer to degree requirement descriptions for details. Some degrees require specific courses from this list.

CS 115 - Computers and Computation Credits: 3
MATH 120 - Mathematical Ideas Credits: 3
MATH 122 - Applied Calculus, Variables Credits: 4
MATH 124 - Finite Mathematics Credits: 4
MATH 125 - Calculus & Functions Part I Credits: 4
MATH 126 - Calculus and Functions Part II Credits: 4
MATH 131 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 213 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I Credits: 3
PHIL 145 - Elemementary Logic and Critical Thinking Credits: 3
POLS 210 - Research Methods in Political Science Credits: 3
PSY 201 - Statistical Methods Credits: 3
SOC 319 - Quantitative Survey Analysis Credits: 3
SOCW 366 - Research and Statistics: Implementation Credits: 3
DATA 140 - General Statistics Credits: 3

Writing Intensive Courses

At least one course identified as a Writing Intensive Course (WIC). This course may also be counted as partial fulfillment of another general education requirement. Sophomore standing recommended.

CC 115B - Texts and Contexts II: Second Half Spring, Human Thought Credits: 3
CC 215WIC - The Christian Tradition And Disbelief Credits: 3
CE 213 - Techn and Prfsnl Wrtng in Cvl & Envrnmtl, Civil Engineering Credits: 1
ECE 211 - Technical Writing for ECE Credits: 1
ENGL 200 - Literary Studies Credits: 3
ENGL 203 - Middle Eastern Literatures-WIC Credits: 3
ENGL 204 - Middle Eastern Cinema-WIC Credits: 3
ENGL 205 - Writing for Health Sciences Credits: 3
ENGL 210 - Intro/Bus & Prof Writing-WIC Credits: 3
GEO 265 - Sustainability: Envrnmnt, Ecnmy, Socty Credits: 3
HIST 225 - Alternative Perspectives of United States History Credits: 3
HIST 333 - Latin America in the Cold War Era Credits: 3
HIST 390 - Topics in History Credits: 1
ME 201 - WIC:Tech Writ-Mech Engrs/Bioe Credits: 1
MUS 350 - Music and Meaning Credits: 3
MUS 390 - Topics in Music Credits: 1
POLS 211 - Policy and Persuasion Credits: 3
POLS 290 - Topics in Political Science Credits: 3
REL 201WIC - Survey of Biblical Literature Credits: 3
REL 202WIC - Reading the Bible across Culture & Time Credits: 3
REL 225WIC - Islam Credits: 3
SOC 290WIC - Topics in Sociology WIC Credits: 3
SOC 291WIC - Topics in Criminology WIC Credits: 3
SOCW 210 - Social Welfare Policy: History & Program Credits: 3

Writing in the Discipline

The course(s) required to fulfill the Writing in the Discipline (WID) requirement are designated by each department. A WID course may also be counted as partial fulfillment of another general education requirement. Junior standing recommended.

BIO 430 - Plant Biology Credits: 4
BIO 435 - Insect Biology Credits: 4
BIO 440 - Ecology Credits: 4
BIO 445 - Forensic Biology Credits: 4
BIO 460 - Cell Biology Credits: 4
CE 334 - Fluid Mechanics Credits: 4
CHEM 311 - Elementary Physical Chemistry Credits: 4
CHEM 321 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: 4
CS 493 - Seminar in Professional Practices Credits: 2
CVA 244 - Persuasion and Advocacy Credits: 3
ECE 340 - Electronics I Credits: 3
ECON 337 - Public Economics Credits: 3
ENGL 309 - Literature of the Medieval Period Credits: 3
ENGL 315 - Writing and Rhetoric for Professionals Credits: 3
ENGL 320 - Early English Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 323 - Short Story Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 324 - Poetry Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 325 - Creative Nonfiction Credits: 3
ENGL 326 - Playwriting Credits: 3
ENGL 431 - Advanced Writing and Rhetoric Credits: 3
GER 354WID - German Studies: Difference & Belonging (WID) Credits: 3
GER 355WID - German Studies: Love, Friendship, and Coming of Age (WID) Credits: 3
GER 356WID - German Studies: Science, Society, and the Natural World (WID) Credits: 3
GER 357WID - German Studies: Sagas, Legends, and Fairy Tales (WID) Credits: 3
IPE 318 - Global Health Issues Credits: 3
MATH 266 - Transitions in Mathematics Credits: 2
ME 333 - Mechanical Measurements Laboratory Credits: 4
MKT 304 - Marketing Management Credits: 3
MUS 318 - Music/Baroque,classical, E Rom Eras, Early Romantic Eras Credits: 3
MUS 405 - Arts and Entertainment Administration Credits: 3
MUTH 340 - Psychology of Music Credits: 3
PHYS 314 - Writing in Physics and Astronomy Credits: 2
POLS 326 - The Presidency Credits: 3
POLS 327 - Congress Credits: 3
POLS 342 - Political Ideologies Credits: 3
POLS 360 - Public Administration Credits: 3
POLS 361 - Public Policy Credits: 3
PSY 321 - Laboratory in Cognitive Development Credits: 1
REL 300 - Human Experience and Faith Expression: Theories and Methods Credits: 3
SMGT 415 - Research Methods in Sports Management Credits: 3
SOCW 356 - Genrlst Pract W/ Individual & Families Credits: 3
SPED 440 - Differentiated Instructional Processes Credits: 3
DATA 299 - Data Science Colloquium I Credits: 1
DATA 399 - Data Science Colloquium II Credits: 1
XS 415 - Research Methods in Exercise Science Credits: 3

Capstone Writing Assignment

The Capstone Writing Assignment (CWA) requirement may be fulfilled by completing a department-designated assignment, often assigned in capstone courses. Senior standing recommended.

BIO 493 - Seminar in Biology Credits: 1
BIO 496 - Research in Biology Credits: 1
BUS 475 - Business Policy & Strategy Credits: 3
CHEM 499 - Chemistry Colloquium IV Credits: 0
CS 372 - Computability and Computational Complexity Credits: 4
CVA 499 - Capstone Senior Project Credits: 3
ECON 499 - Capstone in Economics Credits: 3
ED 445 - Sem: Efficacy in Professional Practice Credits: 3
ENGL 492 - Seminar in Creative Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 493 - Seminar in English Literature Credits: 3
GE 498 - Senior Design Project II Credits: 3
GEO 475 - Culture, Nature, Landscape Credits: 3
GER 493 - Senior German Seminar Credits: 3
HIST 493 - Research Seminar Credits: 3
MATH 499 - Mathematics Colloquium III Credits: 1
MUS 319 - Music of the Late Romantic and Modern Eras Credits: 3
MUTH 493 - Music Therapy Research Seminar Credits: 1
PHYS 445 - Senior Research in Physics Credits: 1
POLS 493 - Senior Seminar in Political Science Credits: 3
PSY 493 - Senior Assessment Credits: 0
REL 493 - Senior Seminar in Religious Studies Credits: 2
SOC 493 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3
SPAN 499 - Capstone Senior Project Credits: 1
DATA 499 - Data Science Colloquium III Credits: 1
WLC 493 - Senior Seminar in World Lang & Cultr Credits: 3