Presentation College General Education Program - Associate Degree Programs

Educational Philosophy and Purpose

In recognition of our diverse, rapidly changing world, Presentation College's general education program prepares undergraduate students for responsible citizenship, ethical leadership, and careers or further education.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACCALAUREATE DEGREE: 44 Credits 

Foundational Series: 13–16 credits

• Communication Skills (9 cr)
• EN 113/EN 114 College Composition I (3 cr)
• EN 133: College Composition II (3 cr)
• CT 233: Communication Skills I: Interpersonal Communication (3 cr)
• Science and Quantitative Reasoning (4-7 cr)
• Minimum competency on ACT/SAT for placement into MA 153 or MA 243 OR completion of intermediate algebra course (3 cr)
• Natural Science Lecture and Laboratory (4 cr)
• Critical Inquiry and Information Literacy (3 cr)
• GE 150: Critical Inquiry and Information (3cr)

Intellect and Inquiry Series: 3 credits

• Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement—lower level (3 cr)

Lantern Series: 8 credits

• Theological and Ethical Education (6 cr)
• RS 123: The Christian Tradition (3 cr)
• RS 293: Christian Ethics (3 cr)
• Personal Health and Wellbeing (1 cr)
• GE 148: Personal Health and Wellbeing (1 cr)
• College Experience (1 cr)
• GE 111: The College Experience (1 cr)