General Education Requirements - Accelerated Online Degree Programs
Overview
These requirements are only for students enrolled in the Accelerated Online Degree Programs and Online Accelerated Teaching Degree Program. For traditional undergraduate students, please see the general education requirements posted in that section of the catalog.
Most students will complete all, or nearly all, of the below requirements prior to enrolling in the major cohort classes. Students will take 36 credits across academic disciplines (12 courses) to complete this general education requirement.
All requirements are expressed in semester credits.
General Education Requirements
Complete the following (12 courses)
For students in the Accelerated Online Degree Programs, LACC 207 is met by Worldview & Identity, which is taken in residence as part of all Accelerated Online Degree majors.
For students in the Education: Elementary Track major, LACC 270 is met by MATH 211 & 212.
This course builds on student understanding of basic mechanics, sentence construction, intermediate composition, elements of prose, and research skills. Students will practice effective processes and techniques for producing efficient, effective writing, including focused consideration of purpose, audience, and appropriate formatting and citation.
In this course, students will investigate concepts of worldview as it relates to personal identity, cultural assumptions, interpersonal communication, individual decision-making, and faith. Students will explore the roots of the Christian faith and the influence of Christianity on society, seeking to construct a personal worldview that informs their understanding of the meaning of life.
This course provides an introduction to the varied worldviews, patterns of perception, and intercultural complexities that impact effective communication within and across cultures. Students will assess and apply intercultural communication theories as they explore the following topics: the nature of culture and cultural definitions; privilege, power, and oppression in historical and contemporary U.S. society; globalization, transnational conflict, and modern technological influences; representation of cultures and identities in popular media; and the relationship between language, power, and culture.
This course offers a selected study of literary masterpieces that reflect varying aspects of human identity throughout history. Students will study poetry, drama, and fiction in their historical and cultural contexts, analyzing the relationship of literature to social change and stability. The course is designed to offer students multiple perspectives of the people and cultures who share our globe.
This course examines key developments in the history of the United States. Students will consider selected events, trends, and personalities in politics, religion, popular culture, and technology, and their influence on the shape of society today.
This course provides an introduction to the materials, techniques, and theories of art, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and what is considered fine art in general. Through aesthetic, historical, and critical analysis, students will broaden their understanding and experience of art and its role in society.
The 21st-century digital age has introduced an exponential number of online tools that make electronic social and professional interaction possible. Through readings, videos, case presentations, and engagement with digital media, this interactive course provides an opportunity to explore how the digital age is changing the way individuals think, interact, and engage.
This course explores the study of human behavior through a scientific and sociocultural lens, including an introduction to the history and major theories of psychology, disciplines in the field of psychology, biological bases of behavior, scientific method, sensation, perception, learning, memory, emotion, and motivation. Students will also consider gender, culture, and ethnicity as related to human behavior, perceptions, and emotions.
This course introduces the field of sociology, including an examination of how social interactions and groups comprise the social landscape. While developing a sociological imagination, students will consider how society functions and their role in it.
This course incorporates a theoretical and experiential exploration of the causes and effects of stress physiologically and psychologically. Students will be introduced to physical, mental, and spiritual techniques to understand and reduce stress and increase relaxation.
This course will focus on problem solving using the mathematics of finance, probability, and statistics. From simple and compound interest models to amortized loans, students will calculate and solve for relevant variables, then create spreadsheets to assist them in the empirical problem solving necessary for budgeting and comparative financial applications.
This course provides an introductory survey of physical geology, historical geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Students will examine various landforms and earth processes, and may engage with special topics and fieldwork as they consider cycles related to the earth’s form and function.