General Education Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree
The General Education requirements encompass a broad program of study in Liberal Arts, Humanities, Math, English, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences designed to provide every Wilmington University student with the essential foundation needed for success both in a chosen career field as well as in life. This core of study offers students grounding in cultural and aesthetic appreciation, development of effective communication skills, and training in critical thinking and scientific analysis with the aim of becoming ethically and socially responsible world citizens. The General Education core is designed to equip students with the intellectual and practical tools needed for living successfully in a rapidly changing and diverse society.
General Education courses have been selected to complement each program of study and the number of credits may vary by degree program. The following is a list of the requirements for the baccalaureate degree:
General Education Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree
WORLDVIEW AND ETHICS (6 credits)
HIS 381 Contemporary Global Issues
PHI 100 Introduction to Critical Thinking
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY (6 credits)
ENG 122 English Composition 2
Technology Requirement (See Program)
LEADERSHIP & GROWTH (9 credits)
Choose One (1): PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology or SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
Humanities Electives (6 credits)
MAKING DECISIONS & PROBLEM SOLVING (9-10 credits)
MAT 205 Introductory Survey of Math
Natural Science Elective
Economics (See Program)
USE ORAL & WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (9 credits)
ENG 121 English Composition 1
ENG 131 Public Speaking
Choose One (1) (See Program for Requirement):
ENG 310 Research Writing
ENG 360 Creative Writing
ENG 330 Professional Writing
Total credits: 39-40
Second Bachelor's Degree
A minimum of 30 additional upper level credit hours above the total credit hour requirement for the first bachelor’s degree must be completed in order to earn a second bachelor’s degree, and all course requirements of the second degree must be met. The 30 additional credit hours required to earn the second degree must be earned at Wilmington University. Completion of the two degrees does not have to occur simultaneously. As long as a student earns the minimum additional credits and the specific program requirements are met, the second degree may be completed at a later time.