General Education Overview: Pre-Summer 2008
Explanation of General
Education Requirements
Please note: This overview is for students starting before Summer 2008
Education Requirements
Please note: This overview is for students starting before Summer 2008
General Education Blocks
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Advanced Writing & 1 Perspectives Course
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G1 Block
Arts & Humanities |
G2 Block
Science and Mathematics |
G3 Block Social Sciences |
English Composition, Speech, & Wellness |
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General Education Rules of Thumb
- Only approved General Education (GenEd) courses may be used
- Courses should be picked in consultation with your adviser
- Two Courses in the same department in each block (G1, G2, G3)
- Three Courses at 200 level or above
- Four "W" Courses in any block
- An "AW" Course is NOT the same as a "W" Course
- Some courses can count twice (e.g., major required related and General Education; 200-level G1 and W, etc.)
Other Sources of Help
- Your Advisor
- The advisors and other staff at Academic Advisement
- Millersville's Website
- DARS (Degree Audit Report System)
Advanced Writing & One Perspectives course
- Four Writing Intensive(W) Courses
- One Upper Level Writing(AW) Course
- One Perspectives Course
Arts & Humanities (G1 Block)
- Art
- Communications
- Foreign Languages
- Humanities
- Music
- Philosophy
- Theater
Science & Mathematics (G2 Block)
You must take at least two courses from these departments (including at last one lab):
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Physics
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 do not count as math or physical/life science.
Social Sciences (G3 Block)
- African-American Studies
- Anthropology
- Business
- Economics
- Geography
- Gerontology
- History
- International Studies
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Social Work
- Women's Studies
Additional General Education (G4 Block)
- Composition (ENGL 110)
- Speech (Comm 100)
- Wellness (WELL 175)
Announcements
New issue of The Advisement Times! Check it out for information on the Academic Survival Kit, important dates and helpful hints. For both students and advisers on all things advisement! Now available on our website and all around campus. Pick up a copy today!
STUDENTS
October 14 - Winter/Spring Schedule Available online
October 16 - Deadline for changes to majors or minors (to be in effect for Spring 2010 Registration). The form can be found in the Student Forms Center
October 28 - Registration for Winter Session
November 6 - Last Day to withdraw from a course
November 12-20 - Spring 2010 Registration
- Check back often for more important dates and announcements!
October 14 - Winter/Spring Schedule Available online
October 16 - Deadline for changes to majors or minors (to be in effect for Spring 2010 Registration). The form can be found in the Student Forms Center
October 28 - Registration for Winter Session
November 6 - Last Day to withdraw from a course
November 12-20 - Spring 2010 Registration
Check out: Academic Survival Kit!
ADVISERS
- October 20, 21, and 23 - Fall 2009 Academic Adviser Enrichment Series
Three topics to improve your advising skills!
- Max System Tool Box for Advisers
- Understanding Old & New General Education Requirements
- Interpreting Degree Audits (DARS)
Four sessions of each! Please click here for flyer and RSVP information.
Keep Checking Back for Upcoming Announcements
Three topics to improve your advising skills!
- Max System Tool Box for Advisers
- Understanding Old & New General Education Requirements
- Interpreting Degree Audits (DARS)
Four sessions of each! Please click here for flyer and RSVP information.
Keep Checking Back for Upcoming Announcements
Advisement Times
