2007-2008 Grace University Catalog
Division of General Education
Division Chair:
Elizabeth J. Hawkins, M.A. |
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Overview
In addition to the requirements of Biblical and Professional Studies, Grace University maintains a Division of General Education. In each program, students will take courses in basic oral and written communication skills, science, math, social science, humanities, and technology which are offered by the General Education Division. The goal of the division is to challenge students to be critical thinkers who integrate Biblical truth with knowledge about God’s created universe and the culture in which they live.
General Education Common Core
Within the General Education Division, a common core has been established for all bachelor level students. The Bachelor of Science Degree includes the following minimum core:
| Communications (written & oral)* |
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9 |
| Social Science ** |
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9 |
| Philosophy or World view |
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3 |
| Music or Art |
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3 |
| Literature |
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3 |
| Math |
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3 |
| Science |
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3 |
| Physical Fitness |
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5 |
| Freshmen & Senior Integration Seminars |
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2 |
| Basic computer Competency † |
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* Includes a two sequence course offering.
** Students may choose from the following classes to satisfy the social science sequence requirement in programs that require it.
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PSY 211 Child Dev & PSY 212 Adult Development
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SS 431 American Civ 1 & SS 432 American Civ 2
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SS 331 World Civ 1 & SS 332 World Civ 2
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SS 201 Prin of Economics 1 & SS 202 Prin of Economics 2
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PSY 201 Interpersonal Comm & PSY 412 Group Dynamic
† All students are expected to have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office prior to starting at Grace University. This will allow each student to be most effective in using the campus network and library and computer lab resources. Successfully passing a competency exam is considered a fulfillment of the GE division objective of “technological” competence for our students. During the Fall Orientation, all new students will be taking a test over Microsoft Office Basics. Any student who does not pass this basic computer competency test will be enrolled in IT 095 Microsoft Office Basics for their first semester and charged $150 for this zero credit course.
Additional Standards
Any student who takes 25% or more of their general education requirements at another institution is required to take either HU 414 Ethics or HU 323 World views as a world view integration requirement.
Division of General Education Objectives
The objectives of the General Education Division are applicable to most programs and are listed below, rather than with each program:
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The student should demonstrate the development of a world view that integrates a broad knowledge of human history, behavior, and culture with biblical truth; |
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The student should demonstrate the skills essential to effective oral and written communication; |
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The student should develop on aesthetic sense of the arts through exposure to the humanities; |
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The student should display a biblically-informed appreciation for the human body in an individualized fitness program and exposure to activities that have immediate and lifelong health benefits; |
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The student should demonstrate the ability to draw conclusions from research data using the scientific method; and |
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The student should demonstrate the ability to use computer application software to construct printed materials or multimedia presentations. |
