Education Requirements Explanation of General Short Course in MU’s General Education Requirements “A genius is a talented person who does his homework.”

Education Requirements

Education Requirements

Explanation of General

Explanation of General

Short Course in MU’s General Education Requirements

“A genius is a talented person who does his homework.”

Thomas Edison

Disclaimer: This Web-based tutorial should not be viewed as a complete description of all the precise requirements for Gen Ed. It does not replace the Catalog, Curriculum Guide, or DARS, but is intended to aid in understanding those sources.

G1 Block Arts &

Humanities

G2 Block Science &

Mathematics

G3 Block Social

Sciences

English Composition, Speech, & Wellness

1 Advanced Writing & 1 Perspectives Course

54 CreditsCourses in

Major & Other

Required Courses

30 to 50+

Credits

Your Major is Built on a Foundation of General Education Courses

ARTS & HUMANITIESG1 BLOCK

ArtCommunications EnglishForeign LanguagesHumanitiesMusicPhilosophy Theater

Pick 4 courses total, including 2 courses from 1 department (but no more than 2 courses from 1 dept. can

count in this block!)

Science & MathematicsG2 Block

Science & MathematicsG2 Block

BiologyChemistryComputer ScienceEarth SciencesMathematicsNursingPhysics

Pick 4 courses total, including 2 courses from 1 department (but no more than 2 AND with the restrictions that follow!)

Physical/Life Science Requirement G2 Block

Physical/Life Science Requirement G2 Block

Must take at least 2 courses from among these departments (including at least 1 lab):

Biology

Chemistry

Earth sciencePhysics

Mathematics RequirementG2 Block

All students must take at least one approved math course

Math 100 or higher (not including Math 101)

Some majors (e.g., El Ed, OSEH, Biology, etc.) require one or more specific math courses.

Math 101 (College Algebra) does not count in this block!

Computer Science courses don’t count

as math or a physical/life science

Social SciencesG3 Block

African-Amer Studies

Anthropology

Business

Economics

Geography

Gerontology

History International StudiesPolitical SciencePsychologySociologySocial WorkWomen’s Studies

Pick 4 courses total, including 2 courses from 1 department (but no more than 2 courses from 1 dept.

can count in this block!)

Additional Gen Ed Requirements (G4)

FundamentalsComposition (ENGL 110)

Speech (COMM 100)

A Perspectives (P) course

A 2nd Perspectives course or other Gen Ed Elective

4 Writing Intensive (W) courses

An Upper Level Writing (AW) course

Wellness (WELL 175)

Now that we’ve enumerated the requirements, let’s review some general principles that guide the program and tools to help you along the way.

At MU Writing is Central to the Academic Process

Gen Ed Writing Requirements:

English Comp [ENGL 110]

4 Writing Intensive (W) Courses

1 Advanced Writing (AW) Course [ENGL 311, 312, 313, or 316]

General Education Rules of ThumbGeneral Education Rules of Thumb

Courses must be approved for Gen Ed 2 courses in same dept. in each block 3 courses at 200 level or above4 “W” courses Anywhere“AW” is NOT “W”Some courses can count twice (e.g., major required related and Gen Ed; 200-level G1 and W )

Other Sources of Help

Other Sources of Help

AdviserMU Web Sites DARSDegree Audit Reporting System

Degree Audit Reporting System

Hidden Door

to MAX !

Open Sections

Go Back to Our Home Page & Click Here For Your Transcript & DARS

Looking for a Major? Need

Study Help? Go to

“Advisement”.

What or Who Is DARS and How Can It Help

Me?

An Administrator determined

that neither faculty nor students were

capable of understanding curriculum

requirements. Only the Great DARS

with the help of his disciple MAX, was

able to decipher the general education

curriculum and ultimately determine

if and when you will ever graduate.

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Work With Your Adviser To Select the Right Courses

Your Adviser Wants to Help YouCheck Out His/Her Office HoursSet an Introductory AppointmentSee Adviser Before Registering Develop a 4 Year Plan

Fall (Fresh yr.)ENGL 110

ESCI 104/105

PSYC 100

HIST 106

MUSI 100

Fall (Soph. yr.)Consider W Courses

Pre-Requisites

Major/Minor Exploration

Completion of G Blocks

Spring (Fresh yr.) MATH 100

WELL 175

ENGL 230

COMM 100

BIOL 100

Spring (Soph. yr.)Consider W Courses

Pre-Requisites

Major/Minor Exploration

Completion of G Blocks

Begin a 4 Year Plan With Your Adviser

[The example given above might represent the first two years of study for someone entering MU as an undecided major. Other sample plans are available for majors at

Departmental Websites.]

Don’t Be TimidYour Adviser’s Job is to Advise!

Course Advice•Selection•Exceptions

Career DecisionsAcademic PoliciesGraduate School

But the ultimate responsibility lies with

youKeep track of your progress with DARS and gold (GenEd), blue (major), and gray (minor) sheets http://muweb.millersville.edu/~forms/student/Keep your records current – file forms promptly with Registrar for change of major, minor, transfer courses, etc. http://muweb.millersville.edu/~advisemt/Keep in touch with your advisorUse all the support available to get the job done right!

If You Still Have Questions:

See Your Adviser

Visit or Call the Office of Academic Advisement (717-872-3257)

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