CORE+
Degree Requirements Successful completion of 124 Semester hours of credit (ACAD088, EDUC088, and developmental courses may not be included) Overall GPA of 2.00 36-75 semester hours and/or 48 semester hours within a single discipline. At least 12 semester hours of upper-level (300-400) courses in a major must be completed at The University of Findlay. At least 42 semester hours of approved courses for at least 3 semester hours in each CORE+ outcome. Minimum accepted grade for CORE+ curriculum for general education courses is a “C-”
Other possible foundational courses Students will need to be aware of potential additional coursework needed to satisfy prerequisites for C2 and O2: MATH110 ENGL145 ENGL104 ENGL106 Students entering The University of Findlay as first-time, full time students must complete ACAD125, ACAD190, ANSC110, BIOL110, BUAD100, BUAD110, CSCI110, EDUC088, EQST100, ESOH110, HEPR150, PHAR150, or PVET110 during their first semester of enrollment.
C1: Critical Thinking Outcome: Must take ONE of the following: _____ _____ BIOL 102 Intro to the Biological Sciences _____ _____ BIOL 201 Intro to Anatomy and Physiology _____ _____ CHEM 111 Basic Chemistry _____ _____ CHEM 130 General Chemistry I _____ _____ CSCI 191 Visual Basic Programming _____ _____ CSCI 192 Introduction to Java Programming _____ _____ ESOH 240 Energy for a Sustainable Future _____ _____ FORS 201 Forensic Science _____ _____ GEOL 120 Introduction to Geology _____ _____ PHYS 100 Astronomy _____ _____ PHYS 150 Conceptual Physics _____ _____ PHYS 250 General Physics I/Lecture May not be a complete list of available courses. Refer to the Academic Course schedule for courses with C1 designation.
C2 Critical Thinking Outcome: Must take ONE of the following: _____ _____ MATH 130 Practical Perspectives in Math _____ _____ MATH 132 Applied Mathematical Analysis _____ _____ MATH 133 Applied Calculus _____ _____ MATH 138 College Algebra _____ _____ MATH 139 Trigonometry _____ _____ MATH 140 Precalculus _____ _____ MATH 141 Calculus I _____ _____ MATH 223 Applied Statistics and Data Analysis MATH110 or its equivalent is prerequisite for courses in this outcome
C3 Critical Thinking Outcome: Must take ONE of the following: Courses that satisfy this outcome are in disciplines such as, but not limited to: Political Science Communication Psychology Economics Sociology History Refer to the Academic Course schedule for courses with C3 designation. Gerontology Philosophy
O1 Oral and Written Communication Skills – Outcomes: Must take ONE of the following: _____ _____ COMM 110 Principles of Speech _____ _____ COMM 211 Argumentation and Debate _____ _____ THEA 150 Acting I May not be a complete list of available courses. Refer to the Academic Course schedule for courses with O1 designation.
O2 Oral and Written Communication Skills – Outcomes: Must take ONE of the following: _____ ENGL 202 Writing and Literature _____ ENGL 272 Introduction to Technical Communication _____ ENGL 282 Introduction to Writing for the Sciences _____ ENGL 302 Advanced Writing _____ ENGL 305 E-Rhetoric and Writing _____ ENGL 306 E-Literature and Writing Many of these courses have a pre-requisite that needs met before student may register. Please refer to the current Undergraduate Catalog for requirements.
O3 Oral and Written Communication Skills – Outcomes: Must take ONE of the following: _____ ART 205 Introduction to Digital Design _____ CSCI 148 Educational Technology _____ CSCI 149 Computer Concepts for Business _____ CSCI 150 Digital Literacy for the Liberal Arts _____ CSCI 190 Digital Literacy for the Sciences May not be a complete list of available courses. Refer to the Academic Course schedule for courses with O3 designation.
R1 Relationships with the World – Outcomes: Must take ONE of the following: Courses that satisfy this outcome are in disciplines such as, but not limited to: Religion Ethnic or Gender Studies Bilingual Multicultural (BLMC) Refer to the Academic Course schedule for courses with R1 designation. Languages (Japanese, French, German, Spanish) Ethics
R2 Relationships with the World – Outcomes: Must take ONE of the following: _____ _____ BIOL 100 Integrated Approach to the Sciences _____ _____ BIOL 180 Oceanus _____ _____ ESOH 100 Environment and Society _____ _____ GEOG 101 Economic Geography _____ _____ GEOG 200 Human Geography _____ _____ GEOL 205 Surficial Earth Systems _____ _____ PHIL 235 Environmental and Animal Ethics May not be a complete list of available courses. Refer to the Academic Course schedule for courses with R1 designation.
R3 Relationships with the World – Outcomes: Must take ONE of the following: _____ _____ COMM 216 Interpersonal Communication _____ _____ CJUS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice _____ _____ ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics _____ _____ GERN 200 The Aging Process _____ _____ PLAW 100 Introduction to Law _____ _____ POLS 202 Comparative Politics _____ _____ POLS 203 International Relations _____ _____ SOWK 101 Introduction to Social Work _____ _____ SOWK 170 Topics in Social Work May not be a complete list of available courses. Refer to the Academic Course schedule for courses with R3 designation.
E1 Engagement for Meaningful Lives and Productive Careers – Outcomes: Must take ONE of the following: _____ PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy _____ PHIL 210 Philosophy of Religion _____ PHIL 270 Existentialism _____ RELI 101 Introduction to Religion _____ RELI 102 The Jewish and Christian Traditions _____ RELI 235 The Old Testament _____ RELI 240 The New Testament May not be a complete list of available courses. Refer to the Academic Course schedule for courses with E1 designation.
E2 Engagement for Meaningful Lives and Productive Careers – Outcomes: Must take ONE of the following: Courses that satisfy this outcome are in disciplines such as, but not limited to: Refer to the Academic Course schedule for courses with E2 designation. Art COMM Music Theatre Literature (ENGL)
E3 Engagement for Meaningful Lives and Productive Careers – Outcomes: Must take one additional course from the previous lists (C1, C2, C3, O1, O2, O3, R1, R2, R3, E1, or E2) above: Must select ONE course from the outcome above that has not already been taken. Example: If student took BIOL102 in C1, this course cannot be used to also satisfy E3. Student may choose a different course from C1 to be used for this outcome.
U1 & U2: Oiler Six Outcomes U1 and U2 combined must have a total of 6 hours Student MUST take at least 3 semester hours in U1 Student can take all 6 hours in U1 Or Student can take 3-5 hours in U1 and the remaining hours in U2 No more than 3 hours can be taken in U2
U1 Oiler Six Outcomes: Must take ONE of the following: Student MUST take at least 3 semester hours from U1. Example: Student takes U1: ART495 for 6 credit hours. U1 & U2 outcomes are satisfied Example: Student takes U1: ART495 for 3 credit hours. Can take additional 3 credit hours from U1 OR can take 3 hours from U2 to satisfy outcome. Example: Student takes U1: ART495 for 4 credit hours. Can take 2 credit hours from U2: HPE 100 to satisfy outcome.
U2 Oiler Six Outcomes: No more than 3 hours from: _____ ART 195 Topics in Art _____ CJUS 111 Self Defense/ Stress Management _____ COMM 312 Small Group Communication _____ FNCE 200 Personal Finance _____ HEPR 150 Introduction to Health Professions _____ HPE 100 Wellness _____ MUSC 190 Concert Chorale (choir) _____ MUSC 191 Concert Band _____ MUSC 192 Orchestra _____ MUSC 250 Topics in Music _____ THEA 210 Theatre Practicum _____ An additional CORE elective from the previous lists (C1, C2, C3, O1, O2, O3, R1, R2, R3, E1, or E2) that has NOT already been used
Summary **At least 42 semester hours of approved courses as indicated within the following outcomes R3- 3 hours E1- 3 hours E2- 3 hours **At least 3 semester hours in EACH CORE+ outcome E3- 3 hours C1- 3 hours U1 and U2: combined total 6 hours C2- 3 hours C3- 3 hours Refer to the Academic Course schedule for courses with specific designations. O1- 3 hours Many of these courses have a pre-requisite that needs met before student may register. Please refer to the current Undergraduate Catalog for requirements. O2- 3 hours O3- 3 hours R1- 3 hours R2- 3 hours
Where to Find a complete listing of CORE Plus courses: Fall 2017 Academic Course Schedule: http://my.findlay.edu/UF/academicschedule/WideAcademicSchedule. asp * My Findlay [Add/Drop Classes(under More Search Options)]