1. IPFW General Education 2013-14 +
PSY 10000
Dr. Blakemore
IPFW General Education

2. IPFW General Education (GenEd)
Applies to all IPFW degrees, and was mandated by the state for maximum portability/transferability
If you complete general education at any state institution you can transfer the entire package, but if you only complete some courses, then just the courses transfer to the new school
Generally, the courses you take for GenEd will work for any degree
For GenEd credit, specific courses must have been approved by the GenEd Committee, and must meet certain requirements to be offered for GenEd credit
Can find the list in the bulletin at
And on the General Education website at:

3. Baccaleaureate Framework
It is assumed that GenEd, as well as other courses, will lead to the development of skills in six areas.
Acquisition of Knowledge
Application of Knowledge
Personal and Professional Values
Sense of Community
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Communication
These are developed in more detail on the Academic Plan assignment

4. Categories and Outcomes
General Education consists of 33 credits, in eight categories (30 are mandated by the state, in seven of the categories)
Each category has several learning outcomes associated with it (more later)
Some courses in a category meet all learning outcomes for a category, and some do not
You need to meet both: All the categories and all the learning outcomes

5. The Categories A: Foundational Intellectual Skills
A.1. Written Communication
A.2. Speaking and Listening
A.3. Quantitative Reasoning
You need at least one course (at least 3 credits) in each of Areas A.1, A.2, & A3.
You also need to meet all 22 learning outcomes for areas A.1, A.2, and A.3

6. The Categories B: Ways of Knowing
B.4. Scientific Ways of Knowing
B.5. Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing
B.6., Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
B.7., Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing
You need one course in each of the above areas, at least 3 credits per area
You also need to meet all 23 learning outcomes for areas B4., B.5, B.6, & B7

7. The Categories C. Capstone
C.8. Capstone Experience
One approved course, inside or outside of the major, at least three credits
And meet all four learning outcomes for capstone

8. Three more courses
From any category

9. Learning Outcomes Category A.1: Written Communication
1.1. Produce texts that use appropriate formats, genre conventions, and documentation styles while controlling tone, syntax, grammar, and spelling Demonstrate an understanding of writing as a social process that includes multiple drafts, collaboration, and reflection Read critically, summarize, apply, analyze, and synthesize information and concepts in written and visual texts as the basis for developing original ideas and claims Demonstrate an understanding of writing assignments as a series of tasks including identifying and evaluating useful and reliable outside sources Develop, assert and support a focused thesis with appropriate reasoning and adequate evidence Compose texts that exhibit appropriate rhetorical choices, which include attention to audience, purpose, context, genre, and convention Demonstrate proficiency in reading, evaluating, analyzing, and using material collected from electronic sources (such as visual, electronic, library databases, Internet sources, other official databases, federal government databases, reputable blogs, wikis, etc.).

10. Learning Outcomes Category A.2: Speaking and Listening
2.1. Use appropriate organization or logical sequencing to deliver an oral message Adapt an oral message for diverse audiences, contexts, and communication channels Identify and demonstrate appropriate oral and nonverbal communication practices Advance an oral argument using logical reasoning Provide credible and relevant evidence to support an oral argument Demonstrate the ethical responsibilities of sending and receiving oral messages Summarize or paraphrase an oral message to demonstrate comprehension.

11. Learning Outcomes Category A.3: Quantitative Reasoning
3.1. Interpret information that has been presented in mathematical form (e.g. with functions, equations, graphs, diagrams, tables, words, geometric figures) Represent information/data in mathematical form as appropriate (e.g. with functions, equations, graphs, diagrams, tables, words, geometric figures) Demonstrate skill in carrying out mathematical (e.g. algebraic, geometric, logical, statistical) procedures flexibly, accurately, and efficiently to solve problems Analyze mathematical arguments, determining whether stated conclusions can be inferred Communicate which assumptions have been made in the solution process Analyze mathematical results in order to determine the reasonableness of the solution Cite the limitations of the process where applicable Clearly explain the representation, solution, and interpretation of the math problem.

12. Learning Outcomes Category B.4: Scientific Ways of Knowing
4.1. Explain how scientific explanations are formulated, tested, and modified or validated. 4.2 Distinguish between scientific and non‐scientific evidence and explanations. 4.3 Apply foundational knowledge and discipline‐specific concepts to address issues or solve problems. 4.4 Apply basic observational, quantitative, or technological methods to gather data and generate evidence‐based conclusions. 4.5 Use current models and theories to describe, explain, or predict natural phenomena. 4.6 Locate reliable sources of scientific evidence to construct arguments related to real-world issues.

13. Learning Outcomes Category B.5: Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing
5.1 Demonstrate knowledge of major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical patterns, or historical contexts within a given social or behavioral domain. 5.2 Identify the strengths and weaknesses of contending explanations or interpretations for social, behavioral, or historical phenomena. 5.3 Demonstrate basic literacy in social, behavioral, or historical research methods and analyses. 5.4 Evaluate evidence supporting conclusions about the behavior of individuals, groups, institutions, or organizations. 5.5 Recognize the extent and impact of diversity among individuals, cultures, or societies in contemporary or historical contexts. 5.6 Identify examples of how social, behavioral, or historical knowledge informs and can shape personal, ethical, civic, or global decisions and responsibilities.

14. Learning Outcomes Category B
Learning Outcomes Category B.6: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
6.1 Recognize and describe humanistic, historical, or artistic works or problems and patterns of the human experience. 6.2 Apply disciplinary methodologies, epistemologies, and traditions of the humanities and the arts, including the ability to distinguish primary and secondary sources. 6.3 Analyze and evaluate texts, objects, events, or ideas in their cultural, intellectual or historical contexts. 6.4 Analyze the concepts and principles of various types of humanistic or artistic expression. 6.5 Create, interpret, or reinterpret artistic and/or humanistic works through performance or criticism. 6.6 Develop arguments about forms of human agency or expression grounded in rational analysis and in an understanding of and respect for spatial, temporal, and cultural contexts. 6.7 Analyze diverse narratives and evidence in order to explore the complexity of human experience across space and time.

15. Learning Outcomes Category B
Learning Outcomes Category B.7: Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing
7.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the creative process using the vocabulary of the appropriate discipline. 7.2 Perform or create a work of personal expression and bring the work to fruition using applicable skills. 7.3 Articulate a reflective and critical evaluation of their own and other's creative efforts using written and/or oral communication. 7.4 At least two additional learning outcomes selected from

16. Learning Outcomes Category C.8: Capstone Experience
8.1. Produce an original work involving the creation or application of knowledge, performance or service Report the results of original work through a discipline-appropriate product Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and professional ethics by understanding the ethical responsibilities related to the profession associated with the subject of the capstone project Demonstrate critical-thinking abilities and familiarity with quantitative and/or qualitative reasoning.

17. Overall View
One course each from categories A1 to B7 (7 courses, at least 21 credits)
Three more courses from categories A & B, to bring total to 30 credits
Up to six credits in categories A & B can originate in the major
The 30 credits transfers as general education to all state universities (with the associated learning outcomes)
IPFW requires a capstone (could be in the major) bringing the grand total to 33 credits
All learning outcomes must also be met

18. Courses Approved for GenEd
The entire current list, and whether they meet all learning outcomes for their category is at:
Look for the long table below the goals

20. Category A.1 Written Communication
Most psychology majors will take ENG W131 to meet this requirement
Or perhaps
ENG W140 (honors composition)

21. Category A.2: Speaking and Listening
Most psychology majors will take COM 11400, Fundamentals of Speech Communication, to meet this requirement

22. Category A.3: Quantitative Reasoning
If you place in MA or 11300, you must complete them before taking General Education Courses for which they are a prerequisite
After that, most psychology majors take:
STAT 12500
MA 15300, or
MA 16800
If you place higher than MA 15300, you still must take a course to meet the learning outcomes

23. Category B4: Scientific Ways of Knowing
Take any course in this area. Keep in mind that the college will require a lab (later), so you might take a lab course here.
Maybe take ANTH B200

24. Category B5: Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing
A psychology course, likely PSY will meet this requirement

25. Category B6: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
Take any approved course in this area.

26. Category B7: Interdisciplinary and Creative Ways of Knowing
Take any approved course in this area.
MUS L153?

27. Three more classes from any area
If you have selected courses from A1 to B7 which meet all the learning outcomes for each area, then all your learning outcomes are met
Just pick three more approved courses (one more can be from the psych major)
But if you have chosen courses in A1 to B7 that don’t meet all outcomes, then make sure these three extra courses meet the remaining outcomes

28. Category C8: Capstone Experience
Take any approved course in this area.
It can be from the major
In future there will be a capstone in the psychology major, then it will be the required capstone, but not for this bulletin year