Undergraduate General Education
The undergraduate associate and bachelor’s programs require completion of a General Education component. CalSouthern’s General Education Program reflects the university’s commitment to meaningful education as outlined in CalSouthern’s mission statement and goals. General Education is the foundation upon which learners build as they further their education. It introduces learners to the intellectual tools, knowledge, and creative capabilities essential for the development of the whole person. It prepares the learner for the ever-changing demands of professional careers and provides them with the foundation for a lifetime of learning.
At CalSouthern, general education is an important component of the undergraduate curriculum, and all undergraduate learners are required to meet the university’s general education requirements. The recommended distribution is English (communication), humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social and behavioral sciences.
General Education Outcomes (GEOs)
The following outcomes were developed to effectively define our general education philosophy and these outcomes are based on the skills, knowledge, and abilities that serve as the foundation for academic, personal, and professional success.
- Interdisciplinary Application
Apply concepts, principles, methods, and prior knowledge from multiple domains (humanities, social, behavioral, and natural sciences) in the development of reasoned conclusions.
- Communication
Convey ideas, arguments, and information clearly and concisely.
- Quantitative Reasoning
Apply logic to draw conclusions based on mathematical information.
- Information Literacy
Use information from credible sources effectively and ethically.
- Critical Thinking
Develop reasoned conclusions by integrating information from multiple perspectives.
- Diversity
Integrate multiple and differing interpersonal and intercultural perspectives to address equity and inclusion in the development of reasoned conclusions.
- Ethics
Apply ethical principles and theories to situations.
General Education Courses and Credits Distributed
Associate Programs (21 Credits Required)
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE CATEGORY |
CREDITS |
| English (Communication) |
6
|
| Humanities |
6
|
| Mathematics |
3
|
| Natural Sciences |
3
|
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
3
|
| TOTAL GE CREDITS REQUIRED |
21
|
Bachelor’s Programs (36 Credits Required)
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE CATEGORY |
CREDITS |
| English (Communication) |
9 |
| Humanities |
9 |
| Mathematics |
6 |
| Natural Sciences |
6 |
| Social Sciences |
6 |
| TOTAL GE CREDITS REQUIRED |
36 |
Recommended Distribution
The following is the recommended distribution of course credit among the five GE categories at CalSouthern. We recognize that most of our undergraduate learners have GE credits earned at other post-secondary institutions. Where learners still require additional credits, we will endeavor to recommend courses to balance the categories.
English (Communication)
Humanities
Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences