B.A., B.F.A., and B.S. Core

Foundational Skills Credits: 10-28

Mathematics* (up to 2 classes, 0-8 credits)
Writing* (up to 2 classes, 0-8 credits)
Communication and Language (one class, 3-4 credits)
Critical Thinking (one class, 3-4 credits)
Health Promotion (one class, 3-4 credits)

First Year Seminars Credits: 8

Exploring Knowledge Credits: 20-26

Literary and Aesthetic Perspectives (two classes, 6-8 credits)
Scientific Perspectives (two classes, 8-10 credits)
Social, Historic, and Civic Perspectives (two classes, 6-8 credits)

Integrating Knowledge Credits: 6-8

Citizenship, Social Responsibility, and Global Awareness (one class, 3-4 credits)
Science, Technology, and Society (one class, 3-4 credits)

Total Credits: 44-70

Note: For eligible courses in each area, please refer to the Approved General Education Courses section of the catalog.

Any 3-4 credit course completed by a student as part of a Study Abroad Experience that does not articulate as a previously identified course in any other WOU General Education requirement be used in fulfillment of the Integrating Knowledge: Citizenship, Social Responsibility, and Global Awareness requirement.

*Students may show competency through test scores or challenge exams (if eligible).