General Education Program

(2004 - 2006 Catalog)

General Education at Cogswell College consists of a core curriculum of required and elective courses in mathematics, the natural sciences, English, the social sciences, and the humanities. This curriculum is offered so that Cogswell graduates will have the ability to speak, write, and think critically and creatively. To gain these abilities, students will take traditional general education course work and also have opportunities for independent study and special research in the arts, philosophy, history, and the social sciences, and to relate this work to contemporary social, economic, and political issues.

Learning Outcomes expected from students upon their graduation:

• Students will demonstrate the ability to use mathematics and science as needed for their studies,
• Students will communicate effectively orally and in writing,
• Students will analyze and discuss characteristics of diverse cultures,
• Students will analyze and discuss the individual and community values needed for life-long participation in a democratic society.

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General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Candidates

(45 credits minimum)

General Studies 33 credits minimum

English (EN) 9 credits
Humanities (HU) 6 credits
Social Sciences (SS) 6 credits
EN or HU or SS Elective 3 credits
U.S. History or U.S. Government 3 credits
World Cultures 3 credits
HU/SS General Studies Project 3 credits

Mathematics and Science 12 credits minimum

Mathematics 6 credits
Physical Science 3 credits
Science Elective 3 credits

Some degree programs may require specific general education courses.