Education Requirements Explanation of General
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
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capable of understanding curriculum
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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!
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