{"id":24535,"date":"2023-04-18T12:30:02","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T19:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/gened\/?page_id=24535"},"modified":"2025-08-26T11:30:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T18:30:08","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/gened\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;FAQ&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Heading&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_menu menu_id=&#8221;61&#8243; submenu_direction=&#8221;downwards&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f2f2f2&#8243; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-11px||-11px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_menu][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#ce202f&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>FAQ<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are a student who has a question they cannot find an answer to here, please contact your academic advisor. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How to find your advisor: \u200b\u200b<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/advising\/how-to-find-your-advisor\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/wou.edu\/advising\/how-to-find-your-advisor\/<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or email <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"mailto:advising@wou.edu\">advising@wou.edu<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>Faculty and advisors questions should be guided to the General Education director: gened@wou.edu<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;General Education Advising&#8221; module_id=&#8221;genedadvising&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;General Education Advising Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ce202f&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||5px|20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>General Education Advising<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How do I get advising for General Education?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How do I get advising for General Education?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Your academic advisor is also your General Education advisor. Since General Education is meant to complement and support your major, and many General Education requirements also fulfill major requirements, you should be working through your degree holistically.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;I need help figuring out a General Education requirement. What should I do?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;I need help figuring out a General Education requirement. What should I do?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>First, check in with your academic advisor. They are there to help you navigate all of your degree requirements and may have some recommendations. If your advisor can\u2019t fully answer your question, the next step is to request an appointment with the General Education office. You can do this using the WCS button in your portal.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How do I pick from the available classes in these requirements?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How do I pick from the available classes in these requirements?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You can find all of the available courses in each requirement by searching the WOU course catalog (you can access this catalog for each requirement through our \u201cRequirements &amp; Courses\u201d page at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wou.edu\/gened\/requirements\">www.wou.edu\/gened\/requirements<\/a>. If you are looking for specific General Education options for an upcoming term, you can use the Attribute search feature in the Wolf Web scheduler tool to find the available General Education classes for a particular requirement.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How do I know which Foundations: Mathematics course to take?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How do I know which Foundations: Mathematics course to take?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Many majors have specific mathematics requirements, which also meet Foundations: Mathematics requirements for General Education. Check with your academic advisor. If you are not in a major that has a specific mathematics requirement, the ALEKS placement test is the best way to determine the right course for you. An ALEKS score of 61 or higher in a timed and proctored environment will meet your Foundations: Mathematics requirement.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Petitions&#8221; module_id=&#8221;petitions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Petitions Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ce202f&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||5px|20px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Petitions<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;I took a class at WOU that is not a General Education class. Can I substitute it for one of my requirements?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;I took a class at WOU that is not a General Education class. Can I substitute it for one of my requirements?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WOU courses that have not been reviewed and approved by the General Education Committee for inclusion in the program are not eligible as substitute courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;I have a few transfer classes that are coming in as electives, can they meet General Education requirements?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;I have a few transfer classes that are coming in as electives, can they meet General Education requirements?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019ve taken a look at the brief requirement overviews for General Education at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wou.edu\/gened\/requirements\">https:\/\/www.wou.edu\/gened\/requirements<\/a> and think you have a transfer course that may meet a requirement, you can submit a petition by using the petition form at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wou.edu\/gened\/petitions-form\">https:\/\/www.wou.edu\/gened\/petitions-form<\/a>. You can submit multiple courses on the same form. Make sure you have course descriptions and other documentation prepared to be included.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Transfers&#8221; module_id=&#8221;transfers&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Transfers Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ce202f&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||5px|20px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Transfers<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How does an AAOT affect my General Education requirements?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How does an AAOT affect my General Education requirements?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students with completed AAOT degrees do not need to take General Education requirements at WOU.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;I have an AA degree from an out-of-state school. Will that meet my General Education requirements?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;I have an AA degree from an out-of-state school. Will that meet my General Education requirements?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many AA degrees are already articulated with WOU\u2019s Gen Ed requirements. You can see the current list at <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/gened\/transfer-students\/transfer-student-resources\/\">https:\/\/wou.edu\/gened\/transfer-students\/transfer-student-resources\/<\/a>. If you have an AA degree that is not articulated, you should complete a petition (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wou.edu\/gened\/petitions-form\">https:\/\/www.wou.edu\/gened\/petitions-form<\/a>) to request review of your AA degree as it may meet our requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;I have a few transfer classes that are coming in as electives, can they meet General Education requirements?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;I have a few transfer classes that are coming in as electives, can they meet General Education requirements?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019ve taken a look at the brief requirement overviews for General Education at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wou.edu\/gened\/requirements\">https:\/\/www.wou.edu\/gened\/requirements<\/a> and think you have a transfer course that may meet a requirement you can submit a petition by using the petition form at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wou.edu\/gened\/petitions-form\">https:\/\/www.wou.edu\/gened\/petitions-form<\/a>. You can submit multiple courses on the same form. Make sure you have course descriptions and other documentation prepared to include.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;I took WR 227 at a community college. Can I use this course to meet my Foundations: Writing requirement?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;I took WR 227 at a community college. Can I use this course to meet my Foundations: Writing requirement?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, WR 227 counts as part of our Writing requirement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;I took a class at WOU that is not a General Education class. Can I substitute it for one of my requirements?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;I took a class at WOU that is not a General Education class. Can I substitute it for one of my requirements?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I took a class at WOU that is not a General Education class. Can I substitute it for one of my requirements?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WOU courses that have not been reviewed and approved by the General Education Committee for inclusion in the program are not eligible as substitute courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;I need help figuring out a General Education requirement. What should I do?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;I need help figuring out a General Education requirement. What should I do?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First, check in with your academic advisor. They are there to help you navigate all of your degree requirements and may have some recommendations. If your advisor can\u2019t fully answer your question, the next step is to contact the General Education office (<a href=\"mailto:gened@wou.edu\">gened@wou.edu<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Requirements&#8221; module_id=&#8221;requirements&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Requirements Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ce202f&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||5px|20px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;For Students Sub-section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#ce202f&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#ce202f&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||12px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>For Students<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What are the requirements for General Education?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;What are the requirements for General Education?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General Education requirements include the following broad categories: First Year Seminars (joining the WOU community of learners), Foundations (establishing knowledge and skills needed across the curriculum), Exploring Knowledge (building a broad disciplinary base) and Integrating Knowledge (synthesizing and applying learning through high impact practices). You can learn more about each of the General Education requirements at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wou.edu\/gened\/requirements\">https:\/\/www.wou.edu\/gened\/requirements<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Are my General Education requirements different if I\u2019m completing a BA or a BS?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Are my General Education requirements different if I\u2019m completing a BA or a BS?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beginning with the 2019-20 academic year, all BA and BS requirements are included in the major program and are not additional graduation requirements. Thus, the General Education requirements are the same for all students whether they are in a BA or a BS degree track.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What is a High Impact Practice?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;What is a High Impact Practice?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A teaching and learning practice that has been widely assessed and found to be highly beneficial for an inclusive group of college students in multiple contexts is a High Impact Practice. First Year Seminars are a High Impact Practice and all Integrating Knowledge courses are required to feature at least one High Impact Practice. You can learn more about the High Impact Practices featured in WOU General Education at <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/gened\/faculty-resources\/high-impact-practices\/\">https:\/\/wou.edu\/gened\/faculty-resources\/high-impact-practices\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Do I have to take different High Impact Practices to meet my Integrating Knowledge requirements?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Do I have to take different High Impact Practices to meet my Integrating Knowledge requirements?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is not required to take Integrating Knowledge Courses that feature different High Impact Practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Is there a way to complete my General Education requirements fully online?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Is there a way to complete my General Education requirements fully online?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During Spring 2020 all classes are available remotely. Most requirements do include at least one online or hybrid option (use the attributes search feature in the scheduler tool to find Gen. Ed. courses that are delivered remotely to find options available each term). We\u2019re working on building a cohesive fully online pathway to meet the needs of students off campus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Do General Education classes require prerequisites?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Do General Education classes require prerequisites?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most General Education courses do not have prerequisites. While some Integrating Knowledge courses do have prerequisites, those are limited to courses that meet other General Education requirements. Some courses in Foundations: Communication and Language allow students to test into higher levels if they have language experience already.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;For Advisors Sub-section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#ce202f&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#ce202f&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||12px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>For Advisors<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Who is responsible for waiving, substituting and reviewing General Education requirements?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Who is responsible for waiving, substituting and reviewing General Education requirements?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Petitions go to the Director of General Education for review. Most petitions will be decided by the Director, but may also be forwarded to the full General Education Committee for guidance. Petitions related to the Foundations Writing requirement may be forwarded to the Director of First Year Writing for review and guidance. For additional information about petitions: <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/gened\/petitions\/\">https:\/\/wou.edu\/gened\/petitions\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Requirements&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Why don\u2019t Divisions and Departments determine whether a General Education course should be waived?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The General Education requirements align to the General Education Learning Outcomes, not to individual disciplinary fields. All academic divisions are represented on the General Education Committee to provide their input on decision-making around General Education requirements.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Can students use WOU courses that have not been approved for General Education to meet a General Education requirement?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Can students use WOU courses that have not been approved for General Education to meet a General Education requirement?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>WOU courses that have not been reviewed and approved via the Faculty Senate curriculum process for inclusion in General Education should not be considered as available to meet General Education requirements.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;If a transfer student has a transfer course that they would like to count both toward General Education and to another academic program, what should they do?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;If a transfer student has a transfer course that they would like to count both toward General Education and to another academic program, what should they do?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If the major program determines that a course should permanently articulate as a WOU course, then it will articulate to the same General Education requirement as well. Thus, the student should first confer with the major program. If it is determined that the course does not articulate, the student can still request review to meet General Education requirements. If the student is unsure, they can consult with the General Education Director, who will facilitate review of the course by the necessary academic units.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What if a student has a two-year degree that is not clearing their General Education requirements?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;What if a student has a two-year degree that is not clearing their General Education requirements?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You can submit a petition to have the degree reviewed: <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/gened\/petitions\/\">https:\/\/wou.edu\/gened\/petitions\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Additional Questions on Specific Requirements&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Additional Questions on Specific Requirements&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>What General Education Requirements should students try to complete in their first year?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students should complete their First Year Seminars in their first year, along with their Foundations: Writing and Foundations: Mathematics requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Can CS 121 be used for Critical Thinking?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CS 121 does not align to any General Education content criteria or learning outcomes. This course is not eligible for General Education credit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Can General Education requirements also fulfill program requirements?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students can fulfill requirements in General Education and in other academic programs with the same course. However, major and minor programs may not require specific General Education courses to be taken as \u201chidden requirements\u201d to maintain a program under 90 credits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Is the Biology 234-5-6 for Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology sequence allowable for Scientific Perspectives?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">BI 234-5-6 at WOU are not currently approved for General Education in Science Perspectives. You may take BIO 134 and BIO 135 if you would like an anatomy and physiology course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How do the new General Education requirements integrate with B.A.\/B.S. requirements?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beginning with the 2019-20 academic year, B.A. and B.S. requirements are built into each academic major program. There are no additional graduation requirements for baccalaureate degrees beyond the General Education requirements and the University requirements (180 total credits, 60 upper division credits, 45 of most recent 60 taken at WOU).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If a student demonstrates Writing or Mathematics proficiency (through a placement test, for example) to meet a General Education requirement do they also earn credit?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A student who demonstrates proficiency via a timed and proctored version of the ALEKS placement test (<a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/math\/aleks\/aleks-gen-ed\/\">https:\/\/wou.edu\/math\/aleks\/aleks-gen-ed\/<\/a>), or writing proficiency through the WOU writing placement challenge exam (<a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/english\/first-year-writing\/\">https:\/\/wou.edu\/english\/first-year-writing\/<\/a>) may meet the requirement, but not earn credit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Can a student complete their Foundations: Communication and Language requirement with a successful TOEFL or IELETS score?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No. There are many different courses that align to the learning outcomes and content criteria for the Foundations: Communication and Language category. Foreign-language proficiency does not meet this requirement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;First Year Seminars&#8221; module_id=&#8221;fys&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;First Year Seminars Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ce202f&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||5px|20px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>First Years Seminars<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;For Students Sub-section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#ce202f&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#ce202f&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||12px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>For Students<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What are the First Year Seminars?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;What are the First Year Seminars?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>These small (no more than 25 students) classes bring together students in a community of learners to explore engaging topics. In First Year Seminars, you will have the chance to practice skills and habits regularly used by successful college students while becoming familiar with the WOU campus and community. Each student takes a writing-focused seminar (FYS 107) and a quantitative-focused seminar (FYS 207). These can be taken in any order.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How should I pick a First Year Seminar?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How should I pick a First Year Seminar?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You can choose any topic that interests you and fits your schedule. Each student takes a writing-focused seminar (FYS 107) and a quantitative-focused seminar (FYS 207). These can be taken in any order.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What will happen if I don\u2019t take my First Year Seminars before I finish my first year?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;What will happen if I don\u2019t take my First Year Seminars before I finish my first year?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You will still need to complete the requirement. It\u2019s in your best interest to complete the seminar during your first year to gain the most from it and you\u2019ll likely enjoy working with other students who are in similar situations. First Year Seminar enrollment remains available to students through their sophomore year and after that will require an override to add an FYS course.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;I had to withdraw from my First Year Seminar, do I need to take the same topic to replace the \u201cW\u201d on my transcript?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;I had to withdraw from my First Year Seminar, do I need to take the same topic to replace the \u201cW\u201d on my transcript?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You do not need to take the same topic to repeat an FYS course and replace a grade; just make sure you are taking a topic in the same FYS course (either FYS 107 or FYS 207) to replace the topic with the unsatisfactory grade.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;For Advisors Sub-section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#ce202f&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#ce202f&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||12px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>For Advisors<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Do students have to take First Year Seminars in order?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Do students have to take First Year Seminars in order?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FYS 107 is Writing-Focused Seminar and FYS 207 is Quantitative-Focused Seminar. Students can take their First Year Seminars in any order. Neither is a prerequisite for the other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Will a student be prevented from taking a First Year Seminar if they are no longer a first year student?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Will a student be prevented from taking a First Year Seminar if they are no longer a first year student?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sophomores may also register for First Year Seminars, if for some reason they are unable to complete this requirement on time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Can a student retake a First Year Seminar?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Can a student retake a First Year Seminar?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students are able to retake First Year Seminars. Even if the theme or topic is different, they can replace a low or failing grade in either FYS 107 or 207 with another term of the same FYS course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Are students allowed to take both First Year Seminars in the same term?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Are students allowed to take both First Year Seminars in the same term?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students can take their First Year Seminars in the same term; in some cases- as when the First Year Seminars are part of a learning community \u2013 they will have to take them in the same term.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Do students who change catalog years have to take First Year Seminars?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Do students who change catalog years have to take First Year Seminars?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students who change catalog years from the LACCs to the new General Education program with more than 30 credits do not need to take First Year Seminars. This requirement does not automatically waive if the student started with us as a First Time Freshman to prevent new students with lots of high school dual credit from mistakenly opting out of First Year Seminars. Contact the General Education program at <a href=\"mailto:gened@wou.edu\">gened@wou.edu<\/a> to get this exception applied for a catalog changing student.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Do transfer students have to take First Year Seminars?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Do transfer students have to take First Year Seminars?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students who transfer in with 30 or more credits of college-level work have sufficient experience with collegiate expectations to have met the spirit of the First Year Seminars. They will meet the requirement, but will not earn those 8 credits, which may be applied as electives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Students with running start or other accelerated learning credits can start with over 30 credits. Do they have to take First Year Seminars?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Students with running start or other accelerated learning credits can start with over 30 credits. Do they have to take First Year Seminars?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The goal of First Year Seminars in the General Education program is to help students who are new to college gain a sense of community and agency in supporting their own success. For this reason, students with running start and other high school to college credits must take First Year Seminars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;For Faculty Sub-section &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#ce202f&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#ce202f&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||12px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>For Faculty<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What is a First Year Seminar (FYS)?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;What is a First Year Seminar (FYS)?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The First-Year Seminars at Western are topical\/integrative seminars designed to incorporate the development of a subset of foundational skills (reading, information literacy, creative and critical thinking, technological literacy, and either writing or quantitative literacy) into topical coursework. Seminar enrollment is limited to no more than 25 students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How are FYS classes listed in the catalog?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How are FYS classes listed in the catalog?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All Writing-focused seminars are FYS 107 and all Quantitative-focused seminars are FYS 207. Students will be provided during registration with section descriptions for each FYS topic theme from which to choose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Who will create and teach FYS classes?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Who will create and teach FYS classes?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We welcome proposals from TT and NTT faculty and staff who are interested in presenting a topic about which they have expertise and passion and provide an opportunity for exploration. FYS courses that are team taught are encouraged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How are FYS distributed across academic units?&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How are FYS distributed across academic units?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Based upon current freshmen enrollment, we anticipate the need for approximately 72 FYS sections in the 2019-20 academic year. Of these, 36 will be Quantitative-focused and 36 will be Writing-focused. We invite and encourage all Divisions to submit both Quantitative-focused and Writing-focused proposals. Filling these sections will largely be driven by proposal submission.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What happens if many of my Division colleagues want to submit FYS proposals?&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;What happens if many of my Division colleagues want to submit FYS proposals?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For planning purposes, we have calculated what it would look like if we were distributing courses based on the percent of total TT and NTT faculty (over .5 FTE). That information is accessible here. It is likely that some Divisions will have more availability and interest in offering FYS depending on how the new General Education alignments impact their current LACC offerings to take into account any course reassignments for service obligations or sabbaticals. We do suggest that Divisions take the opportunity to engage in planning and discussion with colleagues internally using this information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What kind of professional development will be offered for FYS teaching?&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;What kind of professional development will be offered for FYS teaching?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Faculty interested in proposing an FYS are encouraged to take part in a proposal preparation workshop during Faculty work week. This workshop will also be offered regularly throughout Fall 2018 along with asynchronous support via Moodle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Catalog Year Changes&#8221; module_id=&#8221;catalogyearchanges&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Catalog Year Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ce202f&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||5px|20px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Catalog Year<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Does a student who changes their catalog year, but has already completed one or more year at WOU have to take a First Year Seminar?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Does a student who changes their catalog year, but has already completed one or more year at WOU have to take a First Year Seminar?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students who started at WOU prior to 2019-20 Academic Year and completed 30 or more credits of college-level work before changing catalog years have sufficient experience with collegiate expectations to have met the spirit of the First Year Seminars. They will meet the requirement, but will not earn those 8 credits, which may be applied as electives. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This requirement does not automatically waive if the student started with us as a First Time Freshman to prevent new students with a lot of high school dual credits from mistakenly opting out of First Year Seminars. Contact the General Education program at gened@wou.edu to get this exception applied for a catalog changing student.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Can a student change their catalog year for General Education requirements only?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Can a student change their catalog year for General Education requirements only?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes. If a student changes their catalog year to 2019-20 or later for the General Education requirements they do not have to change their catalog year for major or minor program requirements. They will meet their baccalaureate requirements by completing General Education and their major coursework.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Can a student change their program catalog year without changing their catalog year for General Education requirements?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Can a student change their program catalog year without changing their catalog year for General Education requirements?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes. If a student changes their catalog year to 2019-20 or later for their major they can complete the LACC requirements, but will also need to meet the additional graduation requirements for a B.A. or B.S. as part of the pre-2019 General Education.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Values &#038; Mission&#8221; module_id=&#8221;valuesmission&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Values &#038; Mission Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ce202f&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||5px|20px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Values &amp; Mission<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Why do I have to take these General Education classes? They\u2019re not in my major.&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Why do I have to take these General Education classes? They\u2019re not in my major.&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General Education requirements are part of the larger suite of degree requirements. Your major emphasizes a particular course of study, but General Education provides the opportunity to build a broad knowledge and skills base and emphasize habits of mind that will help you be successful with your college courses and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What is the General Education mission at WOU?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;What is the General Education mission at WOU?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As adopted by the WOU Faculty Senate July 11, 2017:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General Education is a crucial component of the learning experience at Western Oregon University, providing students with fundamental skills for lifelong learning. Students apply, communicate, and integrate ideas from a variety of disciplines. They gain abilities to think and act critically as citizens of a complex and ever-changing world. The curriculum empowers students to pursue diverse interests and perform varying roles in their personal, social, and professional lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What are the General Education Learning Outcomes?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;What are the General Education Learning Outcomes?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As adopted by the WOU Faculty Senate July 11, 2017:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Put into practice different and varied forms of knowledge, inquiry, and expression that frame academic and applied learning. (Intellectual foundations and breadth of exposure)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information and develop well-reasoned and evidence-based conclusions. (Critical thinking) (ULO: Inquiry &amp; Analysis)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Articulate the challenges, responsibilities, and privileges of belonging in a complex, diverse, interconnected world. (Citizenship) (ULO: Diversity)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Integrate knowledge, perspectives, and strategies across disciplines to answer questions and solve problems. (Multidisciplinary learning) (ULO: Integrative Learning)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How does the revised General Education program differ from the previous model?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How does the revised General Education program differ from the previous model?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A key difference between this curriculum and the previous model of the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum (LACCs) is that this framework creates a General Education Program, which can be assessed holistically and modified, like other programs, at any time. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A second key difference is that rather than categorizing courses by disciplinary prefixes, we are categorizing them by their alignment to key skills and concepts aligned to the General Education Learning Outcomes. Individual Divisions and Departments no longer \u201cown\u201d requirements; courses can be proposed by any Academic Unit, provided those courses align appropriately to the course criteria for the category.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What are the General Education Requirements?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;What are the General Education Requirements?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General Education Requirements are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Foundations (Mathematics, Writing, Communication and Language, Critical Thinking, and Health Promotion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First Year Seminars (Quantitative- and Writing-Focused)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exploring Knowledge (Literary and Aesthetic Perspectives; Scientific Perspectives; Social, Historical and Civic Perspectives)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Integrating Knowledge (Citizenship, Social Responsibility, and Global Awareness; Science, Technology, and Society)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>General Education Advising Petitions Transfers&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"splash-page.php","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-24535","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/gened\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24535","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/gened\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/gened\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/gened\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/gened\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24535"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/gened\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24535\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25005,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/gened\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24535\/revisions\/25005"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/gened\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24535"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}