Core Curriculum October 29, 2007

Purpose of the Core Curriculum Provide the content knowledge required to prepare students for success in any major. Provide the content knowledge required to prepare students for success in any major. Provide students the fundamental basis for a “college” education. Provide students the fundamental basis for a “college” education.

USG Core Curriculum Areas A-E common to all 35 USG colleges and universities Areas A-E common to all 35 USG colleges and universities Area F varies with major Area F varies with major Variations in Areas A, B, and D dependent upon major. Variations in Areas A, B, and D dependent upon major.

Transfer Credit Transfer of credit between USG institutions: Transfer of credit between USG institutions: All completed core areas transfer. All completed core areas transfer. Prerequisite courses in some Core areas may be required depending on choice of major. Prerequisite courses in some Core areas may be required depending on choice of major. Bachelors degrees equal complete Core regardless of transfer institution except for prerequisite courses. Bachelors degrees equal complete Core regardless of transfer institution except for prerequisite courses.

Transfer Credit Transfer of credit from a non-USG institution: Transfer of credit from a non-USG institution: Transfer equivalency evaluation is made by Registrar’s Office. Transfer equivalency evaluation is made by Registrar’s Office. Transfer is course-by-course (unless the student has a bachelor’s degree). Transfer is course-by-course (unless the student has a bachelor’s degree). Non-equivalent courses Non-equivalent courses Appear as 1000A, 2000B, etc. Appear as 1000A, 2000B, etc. Course substitution may be possible. Course substitution may be possible. TF^ notation TF^ notation

Common Core Areas A: Essential Skills A: Essential Skills B: Institutional Options B: Institutional Options At CSU: Critical Thinking and Communication At CSU: Critical Thinking and Communication C: Humanities C: Humanities D: Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Technology D: Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Technology E: Social Sciences E: Social Sciences

Area A – Essential Skills A1: 6 hours A1: 6 hours ENGL 1101 – English Composition I ENGL 1101 – English Composition I ENGL 1102 – English Composition II ENGL 1102 – English Composition II A2: 3 hours A2: 3 hours MATH 1xxx MATH 1xxx Course depends upon math placement and major requirements of degree program Course depends upon math placement and major requirements of degree program

Area A2 - Mathematics Allowed courses in Area A2: Allowed courses in Area A2: MATH 1101 – Mathematical Modeling MATH 1101 – Mathematical Modeling MATH 1111 – College Algebra MATH 1111 – College Algebra MATH 1113 – Pre-Calculus MATH 1113 – Pre-Calculus MATH 1241 – Survey of Calculus MATH 1241 – Survey of Calculus MATH Calculus MATH Calculus

Area A2 - Mathematics Math issues Math issues MATH 1101 (Math Modeling) and MATH 1111 (College Algebra) – either is acceptable, but some majors prefer MATH MATH 1101 (Math Modeling) and MATH 1111 (College Algebra) – either is acceptable, but some majors prefer MATH Math placement Math placement Testing Testing Prior courses Prior courses MATH 1231 (Statistics) does not count in Area A2 MATH 1231 (Statistics) does not count in Area A2 Caution: hardcopy Academic Catalog error; okay in on-line version. Caution: hardcopy Academic Catalog error; okay in on-line version.

Area A2 - Mathematics Some majors require a math course higher than MATH 1101 or MATH 1111: Some majors require a math course higher than MATH 1101 or MATH 1111: Biology and Mathematics: MATH 1113 (Pre-Calculus) Biology and Mathematics: MATH 1113 (Pre-Calculus) Pre- Engineering: MATH 1501 (Calculus I) Pre- Engineering: MATH 1501 (Calculus I) Prerequisites for these higher-level math courses must be met, but they do not count toward graduation: Prerequisites for these higher-level math courses must be met, but they do not count toward graduation: MATH 1113 requires MATH 1111 and MATH 1112 (Trigonometry). MATH 1113 requires MATH 1111 and MATH 1112 (Trigonometry). MATH 1501 requires MATH 1111, MATH 1112 and MATH MATH 1501 requires MATH 1111, MATH 1112 and MATH MATH 1111 and MATH 1112 may be taken simultaneously. MATH 1111 and MATH 1112 may be taken simultaneously.

Area B – Critical Thinking and Communication B1: 3 hours B1: 3 hours CRIT 1101 – Critical Thinking CRIT 1101 – Critical Thinking B2: 1 or 2 hours depending on major B2: 1 or 2 hours depending on major Communications courses Communications courses Foreign language courses (2 nd courses: SPAN 1002 or FREN 1002) Foreign language courses (2 nd courses: SPAN 1002 or FREN 1002)

Area B2 - Communications Acceptable courses in Area B2: Acceptable courses in Area B2: COMM1001Presentational Speaking (1 hr) COMM1001Presentational Speaking (1 hr) COMM1002Presentation Applications (1 hr) COMM1002Presentation Applications (1 hr) COMM1110Spoken Communication (3 hrs) COMM1110Spoken Communication (3 hrs) FREN1002Elementary French II (3 hrs) FREN1002Elementary French II (3 hrs) SPAN1002Elementary Spanish II (3 hrs) SPAN1002Elementary Spanish II (3 hrs)

Area C - Humanities C1: 3 hours C1: 3 hours Choice of English Literature, Philosophy, or Foreign Language (3 rd or 4 th course). Choice of English Literature, Philosophy, or Foreign Language (3 rd or 4 th course). C2: 3 hours C2: 3 hours Choice of Art History, Film, Music Appreciation, World Music, Aesthetics, Theater Appreciation, or Foreign Language (3 rd or 4 th course). Choice of Art History, Film, Music Appreciation, World Music, Aesthetics, Theater Appreciation, or Foreign Language (3 rd or 4 th course).

Area C1 - Literature, Philosophy, or Intermediate Foreign Language Choose one course from the following: Choose one course from the following: ENGL2111World Literature I—Pre-Modern ENGL2111World Literature I—Pre-Modern ENGL2112World Literature II—Modern World ENGL2112World Literature II—Modern World ENGL2121British Literature I ENGL2121British Literature I ENGL2122British Literature II ENGL2122British Literature II ENGL2131American Literature I ENGL2131American Literature I ENGL2132American Literature II ENGL2132American Literature II FREN2001Intermediate French I FREN2001Intermediate French I FREN2002Intermediate French II FREN2002Intermediate French II PHIL2201Introduction to World Philosophy PHIL2201Introduction to World Philosophy SPAN2001Intermediate Spanish I SPAN2001Intermediate Spanish I SPAN2002Intermediate Spanish II SPAN2002Intermediate Spanish II

Area C2 - Fine Arts or Intermediate Foreign Language Choose one of the following courses: Choose one of the following courses: ART2301Art of the Pre-Modern World ART2301Art of the Pre-Modern World ART2302Art of the Modern World ART2302Art of the Modern World CMS2100Introduction to Film CMS2100Introduction to Film FREN2001Intermediate French I FREN2001Intermediate French I FREN2002Intermediate French II FREN2002Intermediate French II MUSC2101Music Appreciation MUSC2101Music Appreciation MUSC2301Introduction to World Music MUSC2301Introduction to World Music PHIL2401Introduction to Aesthetics PHIL2401Introduction to Aesthetics SPAN2001Intermediate Spanish I SPAN2001Intermediate Spanish I SPAN2002Intermediate Spanish II SPAN2002Intermediate Spanish II THEA1100Theater Appreciation THEA1100Theater Appreciation

Area D – Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Technology D1: 7 or 8 hours depending on major D1: 7 or 8 hours depending on major A science sequence consisting of two courses and one or two labs in the same discipline. A science sequence consisting of two courses and one or two labs in the same discipline. Choice of Biology, Chemistry or Physics Choice of Biology, Chemistry or Physics D2: 3 hours D2: 3 hours Choice of math, computing, computer science or science courses. Choice of math, computing, computer science or science courses. Course may be specified by major in some cases. Course may be specified by major in some cases.

D1 – Science Sequence Non-science majors (7 hours) Non-science majors (7 hours) Two courses and one lab in same sequence Two courses and one lab in same sequence BIOL 1111, 1111L and 1112 – Introductory Biology BIOL 1111, 1111L and 1112 – Introductory Biology CHEM 1151, 1151L and 1152 – Survey of Chemistry CHEM 1151, 1151L and 1152 – Survey of Chemistry PHYS 1111, 1111L and 1112 – Introductory Physics PHYS 1111, 1111L and 1112 – Introductory Physics Non-science majors may take the science majors’ sequences, but must take two labs if they do so. Non-science majors may take the science majors’ sequences, but must take two labs if they do so.

D1 – Science Sequence Health-science majors (8 hours) Health-science majors (8 hours) Two courses and two labs in same sequence Two courses and two labs in same sequence Biology, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Engineering majors (8 hours) Biology, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Engineering majors (8 hours) CHEM 1211, 1211L, 1212, and 1212L – Principles of Chemistry CHEM 1211, 1211L, 1212, and 1212L – Principles of Chemistry Mathematics majors (8 hours) – any “Principles” sequence Mathematics majors (8 hours) – any “Principles” sequence

D1 – Science Sequence BIOL 1151, 1151L, 1152 and 1152L – Human Anatomy and Physiology sequence can never be used in Area D1 (BOR regulation). BIOL 1151, 1151L, 1152 and 1152L – Human Anatomy and Physiology sequence can never be used in Area D1 (BOR regulation). SCI 1111, 1111L and 1112 – Integrated Science sequence is no longer offered at CSU (see Natural Sciences department head if a student has taken only the first course in this sequence at CSU). SCI 1111, 1111L and 1112 – Integrated Science sequence is no longer offered at CSU (see Natural Sciences department head if a student has taken only the first course in this sequence at CSU).

D2 – Science, Mathematics or Technology Choose one course from the following: Choose one course from the following: MATH1221Finite Mathematics MATH1221Finite Mathematics MATH1231Introductory Statistics MATH1231Introductory Statistics MATH1241Survey of Calculus MATH1241Survey of Calculus MATH1113Pre-Calculus MATH1113Pre-Calculus MATH1501Calculus I MATH1501Calculus I MATH2502Calculus II MATH2502Calculus II CPTG1111Introduction to Computing and CPTG 1010Computing with Spreadsheets CPTG1111Introduction to Computing and CPTG 1010Computing with Spreadsheets CSCI1301Computer Science I CSCI1301Computer Science I SCI1901Selected Topics in Science SCI1901Selected Topics in Science

Area E – Social Sciences E1: 3 hours E1: 3 hours POLS1101 American Government POLS1101 American Government E2: 3 hours E2: 3 hours HIST1111Survey of Pre-Modern World History HIST1111Survey of Pre-Modern World History HIST1112Survey of Modern World History HIST1112Survey of Modern World History SOSC2501Survey of Social Science and Contemporary Issues SOSC2501Survey of Social Science and Contemporary Issues

Area E – Social Sciences (cont’d) E3: 3 hours, choose one of the following: E3: 3 hours, choose one of the following: HIST2111Survey of U.S. History to 1877 HIST2111Survey of U.S. History to 1877 HIST2112Survey of U.S. History Since Reconstruction HIST2112Survey of U.S. History Since Reconstruction E4: 3 hours, choose one of the following: E4: 3 hours, choose one of the following: SOCI1101Introduction to Sociology SOCI1101Introduction to Sociology PSYC1101Introduction to Psychology PSYC1101Introduction to Psychology

Advisement Process Advisement is conducted by: Advisement is conducted by: General Academic Advisors and Faculty Advisors General Academic Advisors and Faculty Advisors Advising venues: Advising venues: New student orientations New student orientations Continuing students Continuing students “Orientation” and “Must See Advisor” holds in some Colleges/Schools “Orientation” and “Must See Advisor” holds in some Colleges/Schools Hand-off between General Academic Advisors and Faculty Advisors Hand-off between General Academic Advisors and Faculty Advisors

Advisement Tools Academic Catalog Academic Catalog Schedule of Courses Schedule of Courses Course listings Course listings Advisement Webs Advisement Webs The DUCK The DUCK

Legislative Requirements Georgia law requires that each candidate for a degree demonstrate a knowledge of the history and constitution on the United States and Georgia. Georgia law requires that each candidate for a degree demonstrate a knowledge of the history and constitution on the United States and Georgia. These requirements may be met by receiving a passing grade in certain courses, or by passing the appropriate examination: These requirements may be met by receiving a passing grade in certain courses, or by passing the appropriate examination: HIST 2111/2112 satisfies the Georgia and US history. HIST 2111/2112 satisfies the Georgia and US history. POLS 1101 satisfies the Georgia and US Constitution. POLS 1101 satisfies the Georgia and US Constitution. HIST 3110 satisfies Georgia history and the Georgia Constitution. HIST 3110 satisfies Georgia history and the Georgia Constitution. CITZ 1001 satisfies Georgia and US history, and Georgia and US Constitution. CITZ 1001 satisfies the legislative requirement only. This course may not be applied towards any other degree requirement, including free electives. CITZ 1001 satisfies Georgia and US history, and Georgia and US Constitution. CITZ 1001 satisfies the legislative requirement only. This course may not be applied towards any other degree requirement, including free electives. Transfer credit - students with transfer credit (HIST 2111, HIST 2112 or POLS 1101) from outside the University System of Georgia will need to contact the Testing Center regarding the legislative exams. Transfer credit - students with transfer credit (HIST 2111, HIST 2112 or POLS 1101) from outside the University System of Georgia will need to contact the Testing Center regarding the legislative exams.

Regents’ Test USG requirement to certify basic college-level competency in reading and writing USG requirement to certify basic college-level competency in reading and writing All students must pass or exempt the Regents’ Test to earn a degree at CSU. All students must pass or exempt the Regents’ Test to earn a degree at CSU. Exemptions: Exemptions: Reading Portion: 510 SAT-I Verbal or 23 ACT Reading Reading Portion: 510 SAT-I Verbal or 23 ACT Reading Essay Portion: 3 on AP English, 4 on IB English, 650 on SAT II writing, or combination high SAT I V & ENGL 1101 grade of A or B Essay Portion: 3 on AP English, 4 on IB English, 650 on SAT II writing, or combination high SAT I V & ENGL 1101 grade of A or B SAT and ACT scores must be from a national administration. SAT and ACT scores must be from a national administration. Bachelor’s degree Bachelor’s degree

Regents’ Test Students should take test during their first semester of enrollment Students should take test during their first semester of enrollment If > 45 hours without taking or passing test, must take RGTE 0199 and RGTR If > 45 hours without taking or passing test, must take RGTE 0199 and RGTR Must continue to take skills courses until they are passed. Must continue to take skills courses until they are passed. Cannot take other courses unless enrolled in skills courses. Cannot take other courses unless enrolled in skills courses. Cannot withdraw from skills courses without withdrawing from other courses. Cannot withdraw from skills courses without withdrawing from other courses.

Core Course Substitutions The department head for the core course for which the substitution is requested is the approving authority. The department head for the core course for which the substitution is requested is the approving authority. The Registrar has already ruled that the courses is NOT equivalent. The Registrar has already ruled that the courses is NOT equivalent. Provide a course description or course syllabus. Provide a course description or course syllabus.

Some Commonly Accepted Substitutions Area C: HUMN 1000A Area C: HUMN 1000A Area D1: A student who starts as a science major and then changes to a non-science major can complete a sequence with the non-science major course. Area D1: A student who starts as a science major and then changes to a non-science major can complete a sequence with the non-science major course. Example: BIOL 1107, BIOL 1107L and BIOL Example: BIOL 1107, BIOL 1107L and BIOL Area D2: Just about any science course will be accepted. Area D2: Just about any science course will be accepted.

Some Examples from the DUCK Current Learning Support Current Learning Support Current Learning Support Current Learning Support Learning Support completed Learning Support completed Learning Support completed Learning Support completed Transfer student Transfer student Transfer student Transfer student Legislative Requirement Legislative Requirement Legislative Requirement Legislative Requirement CPC Requirement CPC Requirement CPC Requirement CPC Requirement

Future of the Core Curriculum BOR Strategic Goal 1: Renewing Excellence in Undergraduate Education to Meet Student’s 21 st Century Needs BOR Strategic Goal 1: Renewing Excellence in Undergraduate Education to Meet Student’s 21 st Century Needs Includes restructuring of the core curriculum to focus on a common System set of competencies that reflect the knowledge and skills expected of an educated person in the 21 st century. Includes restructuring of the core curriculum to focus on a common System set of competencies that reflect the knowledge and skills expected of an educated person in the 21 st century.