Cardinal Core
Foundations
Speaking and Listening
| COMM 210 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Quantitative Reasoning
One course from
Written Communication
| ENG 103 | Rhetoric and Writing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
A minimum grade of C- or higher is required in ENG 103.
Research-Based Writing
One course from
| ENG 208 | Composing Research | 3 |
| HSC 208 | Research-Based Writing for Health Sciences and the Healthcare Professions | 3 |
| MGT 208 | Research-Based Writing for Business | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Ways of Knowing
One course from each of the following areas: Social and Behavioral, Humanistic and Artistic, Scientific
Social and Behavioral
| ADPR 202 | Strategic Communication Theory and Inquiry | 3 |
| AFAM 100 | Introduction to African-American Studies | 3 |
| ANTH 101 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 103 | Archaeology and Culture | 3 |
| ANTH 111 | Anthropology of Everyday Life | 3 |
| CJC 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJC 102 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| COMM 150 | Communication in a Connected World | 3 |
| CT 100 | Future Technology Innovations | 3 |
| ECON 116 | Introduction to Economics | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Elementary Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECYF 250 | Family Relations | 3 |
| EDAC 101 | Seminar in Lifelong Learning | 3 |
| EDPS 270 | Human Development Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| EDPS 311 | Artificial Intelligence in Education | 3 |
| EDST 100 | Introduction to Education Systems and Policy | 3 |
| ENG 220 | Language and Society | 3 |
| ENG 231 | Introduction to Professional Writing | 3 |
| GEOG 121 | Geography, Culture, and Diversity | 3 |
| GEOG 150 | Global Geography | 3 |
| HIST 150 | The West in the World | 3 |
| HIST 198 | The Global South | 3 |
| HONR 189 | Honors Introduction to Social and Global Issues | 3 |
| HSC 180 | Principles of Public Health | 3 |
| INTB 265 | Introduction to International Business | 3 |
| ISOM 125 | Introduction to Business with Integrated Computer Applications | 3 |
| PLAN 120 | Public Engagement: Practice, Theory and Design | 3 |
| POLS 130 | American National Government | 3 |
| POLS 140 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| POLS 293 | International Relations | 3 |
| PSYS 100 | Introduction to Psychological Science | 3 |
| SOC 100 | Exploring Society | 3 |
| SOC 224 | Families and Society | 3 |
| SOC 242 | Understanding Social Issues | 3 |
| SOCW 100 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SPAA 100 | Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders | 3 |
| WGS 210 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Humanistic and Artistic
Scientific
| ANTH 105 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ASTR 100 | Introductory Astronomy: A Study of the Solar System and Beyond | 3 |
| ASTR 120 | The Sun and Stars | 3 |
| BIO 100 | Biology for a Modern Society | 3 |
| BIO 102 | Biological Concepts for Teachers | 3 |
| BIO 111 | Principles of Biology 1 | 4 |
| BIO 112 | Principles of Biology 2 | 4 |
| CHEM 100 | People and Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 101 | General, Organic, and Biochemistry for the Health Sciences | 5 |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| CS 200 | Computing, AI, and Society | 3 |
| EXSC 292 | Anatomy of Human Movement | 3 |
| GEOG 101 | Earth, Sea, and Sky: A Geographic View | 3 |
| GEOG 265 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GEOL 101 | Planet Earth's Geological Environment | 3 |
| HONR 179 | Honors Introduction to Science and Society | 3 |
| HOSP 147 | Food Protection | 3 |
| HSC 260 | Introduction to Research Methods in the Health Sciences | 3 |
| ISOM 200 | Practical Application of the Scientific Method | 3 |
| NREM 221 | Soil Resources | 3 |
| NREM 241 | Air Resources | 3 |
| NUTR 275 | Personal Nutrition | 3 |
| PHYC 100 | Conceptual Physics | 3 |
| PHYC 101 | Physical Science Concepts for Teachers | 3 |
| PHYC 110 | General Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHYC 120 | General Physics 1 | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3-5 |
Beneficence Theme
Students select one Beneficence Theme and complete one course from each of the following domains within that theme: Social and Behavioral, Humanistic and Artistic, Scientific
Being Human
Exploring what makes us human, including the cultures and values that guide us in an interconnected and rapidly changing universe
Social and Behavioral
| ANTH 207 | Introduction to Medical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 209 | Anthropology of Food | 3 |
| ANTH 220 | Pets ‘n People: Past ‘n Present | 3 |
| ANTH 317 | Environmental Ethnohistory of North America | 3 |
| COMM 240 | Interpersonal Communication in Action | 3 |
| ECYF 340 | Life and Workplace Management | 3 |
| ECYF 375 | Healthy Partner Relationships | 3 |
| EDPS 211 | Development of Creative Thinking | 3 |
| ENG 219 | Introduction to Linguistic Science | 3 |
| ENT 241 | The Entrepreneurial Experience | 3 |
| HSC 261 | Health, Sexuality, and Family Life | 3 |
| HSC 371 | Death and Dying | 3 |
| KINE 121 | Sport, Exercise, Recreation and Wellness: From Self to Society | 3 |
| MGT 250 | Lessons in Leadership | 3 |
| MUSE 175 | Music in Everyday Life and Contexts | 3 |
| POLS 230 | Civic Engagement and Participation | 3 |
| SOC 255 | Sociology of Happiness | 3 |
| SOC 260 | Social Interaction | 3 |
| SPCE 290 | Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder | 3 |
Humanistic and Artistic
Scientific
| ASTR 124 | The Solar System | 3 |
| ASTR 126 | Black Holes, Dark Matter, and Cosmology | 3 |
| HSC 283 | Patterns of Health and Disease: A Population Perspective | 3 |
| HSC 381 | Stress Management | 3 |
| MATH 260 | A Cultural Perspective on the History of Mathematics | 3 |
| MMP 135 | Introduction to Music Production | 3 |
| SPCE 280 | Behavior Analysis: Principles, Procedures, and Philosophy | 3 |
Global Connections
Recognizing our interdependence and appreciating the varied cultural voices and experiences that shape our world
Social and Behavioral
| ANTH 207 | Introduction to Medical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 209 | Anthropology of Food | 3 |
| COMM 290 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| CSHU 205 | Social and Behavioral Inquiry in Global Contexts | 3 |
| CT 115 | Social Media Video Algorithms and Video Content Elements | 3 |
| ENG 218 | Introduction to Language Learning Theories and Research | 3 |
| HIST 270 | Migration Stories | 3 |
| HIST 272 | Managing Wellness, Policing Bodies: Public Health in History | 3 |
| HIST 275 | The Making of the Twenty-First Century | 3 |
| HSC 371 | Death and Dying | 3 |
| KINE 121 | Sport, Exercise, Recreation and Wellness: From Self to Society | 3 |
| POLS 311 | Dictatorship and Democracy | 3 |
| SOC 328 | Globalization and the Social World | 3 |
Humanistic and Artistic
| CC 205 | Mythologies of the World | 3 |
| CH 334 | Chinese Cultures and Societies | 3 |
| COMM 322 | Communication and Popular Culture | 3 |
| CSHU 206 | Humanistic and Artistic Expression in Global Contexts | 3 |
| ENG 205 | World Literature | 3 |
| JAPA 250 | Japanese Anime | 3 |
| JOUR 302 | People and Cultures in Media | 3 |
| ML 200 | Pop Culture and Global Perspectives | 3 |
| ML 201 | Flavors of the World Through Language and Literature | 3 |
| ML 305 | Global Voices, Shared Stories | 3 |
| MUHI 105 | Music and Popular Culture in the U.S. | 3 |
| MUHI 186 | Popular Music in a Globalized World | 3 |
| PHIL 215 | Philosophy of Race | 3 |
| PHIL 310 | African Philosophy | 3 |
| RELS 206 | Sex and the Bible | 3 |
Scientific
| CSHU 204 | Scientific Inquiry in Global Contexts | 3 |
| HSC 285 | Global Health | 3 |
| MATH 260 | A Cultural Perspective on the History of Mathematics | 3 |
| METC 100 | Weather and Climate | 3 |
| METC 332 | Climate Change and Modification | 3 |
Innovation and Creativity
Encouraging imagination and advancement in the arts, sciences, and technology
Social and Behavioral
| BA 205 | Foundations of Business Analytics | 3 |
| CT 112 | Computer Applications for Design Solutions | 3 |
| ECON 204 | Business of AI | 3 |
| EDPS 211 | Development of Creative Thinking | 3 |
| EDTE 255 | Learning and Teaching with Emerging Technologies | 3 |
| ENT 241 | The Entrepreneurial Experience | 3 |
Humanistic and Artistic
Scientific
| ASTR 124 | The Solar System | 3 |
| ASTR 126 | Black Holes, Dark Matter, and Cosmology | 3 |
| BIO 130 | EcoPhysiology and Human Health | 3 |
| DANA 100 | Introduction to Data Analytics | 3 |
| KINE 100 | Emergency Preparedness and Response | 3 |
| MATH 118 | Finite Math -- Discover the Future | 3 |
| MMP 135 | Introduction to Music Production | 3 |
| PHYC 151 | Energy: Technology and Society | 3 |
Personal and Financial Wellness
Enhancing physical and mental wellbeing, professional success, and economic responsibility
Social and Behavioral
| ACC 310 | Federal Income Taxation of Individuals and Businesses | 3 |
| COMM 240 | Interpersonal Communication in Action | 3 |
| ECYF 202 | Child and Family Wellness | 3 |
| ECYF 340 | Life and Workplace Management | 3 |
| EDPS 225 | Life Hacks for Thriving: Optimized Learning and Purposeful Living | 3 |
| FIN 110 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| GERO 301 | Aging Well: Adaptations in Later Life | 3 |
| HSC 261 | Health, Sexuality, and Family Life | 3 |
| HSC 372 | Women and Health | 3 |
| MUSE 175 | Music in Everyday Life and Contexts | 3 |
| PSCR 380 | Conflict Prevention and Resolution | 3 |
| SOC 255 | Sociology of Happiness | 3 |
Humanistic and Artistic
Scientific
Social Responsibility
Engaging responsibly with historical and contemporary frameworks to build and sustain stronger communities
Social and Behavioral
| ACC 310 | Federal Income Taxation of Individuals and Businesses | 3 |
| BA 205 | Foundations of Business Analytics | 3 |
| COH 100 | Introduction to Health Consumerism | 3 |
| COH 120 | Connecting Passion to Purpose Through Community Engagement | 3 |
| COMM 290 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| CT 112 | Computer Applications for Design Solutions | 3 |
| CT 115 | Social Media Video Algorithms and Video Content Elements | 3 |
| ECON 204 | Business of AI | 3 |
| ECON 311 | Environmental Economics | 3 |
| EDFO 350 | Social, Historical, and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDMU 205 | Introduction to Multicultural Education | 3 |
| ENG 229 | Forensic Linguistics | 3 |
| FIN 110 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| GERO 301 | Aging Well: Adaptations in Later Life | 3 |
| HIST 270 | Migration Stories | 3 |
| HIST 272 | Managing Wellness, Policing Bodies: Public Health in History | 3 |
| HIST 275 | The Making of the Twenty-First Century | 3 |
| HSC 372 | Women and Health | 3 |
| ISOM 251 | Supply Chain and Logistics in Society | 3 |
| MCOB 150 | The Beneficence of Business | 3 |
| MGT 250 | Lessons in Leadership | 3 |
| PLAN 221 | Introduction to Community Development Planning | 3 |
| PLAN 257 | Resilient Towns and Cities: Introduction to Environmental Planning | 3 |
| POLS 360 | Non-Profit Administration | 3 |
| PSCR 380 | Conflict Prevention and Resolution | 3 |
| SOC 328 | Globalization and the Social World | 3 |
| SUST 250 | Introduction to Sustainability | 3 |
Humanistic and Artistic
| CH 334 | Chinese Cultures and Societies | 3 |
| ENG 212 | Introduction to Disability Studies | 3 |
| ENG 214 | Introduction to Literature and Gender | 3 |
| ENG 215 | Introduction to African-American Literature | 3 |
| HIST 245 | History through Objects | 3-6 |
| MUHI 186 | Popular Music in a Globalized World | 3 |
| MUSE 265 | Foundational Teaching and Learning in Music | 3 |
| PHIL 203 | Social and Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 230 | Environmental Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 235 | Bioethics | 3 |
| RELS 290 | Death and Afterlife | 3 |
| SPCE 200 | Exceptional Children and Adults | 3 |
Scientific
Sustainability
Fostering growth, environmental stewardship, care for human and nonhuman life, and quality of place
Social and Behavioral
| ANTH 317 | Environmental Ethnohistory of North America | 3 |
| COH 100 | Introduction to Health Consumerism | 3 |
| ECON 311 | Environmental Economics | 3 |
| ECYF 202 | Child and Family Wellness | 3 |
| ISOM 251 | Supply Chain and Logistics in Society | 3 |
| MCOB 150 | The Beneficence of Business | 3 |
| PLAN 221 | Introduction to Community Development Planning | 3 |
| PLAN 257 | Resilient Towns and Cities: Introduction to Environmental Planning | 3 |
| POLS 347 | Environmental Politics and Law | 3 |
| SUST 250 | Introduction to Sustainability | 3 |
Humanistic and Artistic
| ART 110 | Creating Sustainable Art | 3 |
| EMDD 216 | Design Thinking | 3 |
| ML 201 | Flavors of the World Through Language and Literature | 3 |
| PHIL 230 | Environmental Ethics | 3 |
Scientific
Honors in Practice
Fostering student-directed discovery through high-impact learning opportunities
Social and Behavioral
| HONR 205 | Dynamic Perspectives in Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
Humanistic and Artistic
| HONR 206 | Dynamic Perspectives in Humanities, Arts, and Design | 3 |
Scientific
| HONR 204 | Dynamic Perspectives in the Natural Sciences | 3 |
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| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Total Credit Hours: 30
A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required to fulfill the University Core Curriculum requirements.
A maximum of 6 credit hours may double-count between a student's major and the Unviersity Core Curriculum, unless otherwise specified.