A Kentucky Wesleyan College education is rooted in the liberal arts tradition. The College faculty has developed a strong General Education Program which provides the foundation for this liberal arts education.
The purpose of the Kentucky Wesleyan College General Education Program is to provide a common, broad, educational experience for all Wesleyan students that will enable them to accomplish the following goals and competencies:
| Learning Outcome | Assessment criteria |
|---|---|
| LO 1. Exhibit critical and logical thinking | – Can read or listen to an argument and (a) distinguish between verifiable facts and unsubstantiated opinion (b) determine the reliability of a claim or source, (c) determine the strengths and weaknesses of an argument. – Can detect logical inconsistencies in a line of reasoning and identify unstated and stated and reasonable and unreasonable assumptions. |
| LO 2. Demonstrate problem solving ability | – Can (a) develop a unique, original approach to solving a problem and/or (b) apply mathematics, e.g. use tools such as graphs, statistics, logarithms, etc., to analyze relevant data and/or test hypotheses. |
| LO 3. Identify and analyze ethical issues | – Can use ethical principles and theories to subject ethical issues to moral analysis demonstrating fair-mindedness |
| LO 4. Communicate effectively | – Can demonstrate clear writing appropriate to the discipline and audience. – Can give verbal presentation and/or engage in discussion appropriate to the discipline and audience |
| LO 5. Demonstrate an aesthetic awareness | – Can analyze the elements of fine art, music, poetry, drama or literature. |
| LO 6. Explore the human experience | – Can explain human, universal experiences (e.g. love, war, poverty, etc.) from multiple perspectives. |
| LO 7. Comprehend the natural world | – Can analyze the natural world and human efforts to achieve progress through involvement with it. |
| LO 8. Utilize knowledge critically to sustain physical well being | – Can analyze one’s wellness and develop a plan to improve and maintain wellness. |
Kentucky Wesleyan College offers an Associate’s degree, the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Music Education degrees.
Students may substitute another course for any of the options listed with the consent of the assigned faculty advisor and the permission of the Provost Office.
The areas of humanities, natural science and social science must be satisfied by taking courses outside the discipline in which the student majors (except for one course).
Humanities Division – Nine (9) hours (Three (3) hours must be in history and three (3) hours must be in religion)
- HIST 101 – History of World Civilization I (3)
- HIST 102 – History of World Civilization II (3)
- HIST 111 – Survey of American History I (3)
- HIST 112 – Survey of American History II (3)
- HIST 370 – The Middle East, Past and Present* (3)
- HIST 375 – The African American Experience* (3)
- ML 101 – Elementary Language 1: French, German, Spanish, or other modern language (3)
- ML 102 – Elementary language 2: French, German, Spanish, or other modern language (3)
- ML 201 – Intermediate Language 1: French, German, Spanish, or other modern language* (3)
- ML 202 – Intermediate Language 2: French, German, Spanish, or other modern language* (3)
- PHIL 100 – Introduction to Philosophy (3)
- PHIL 300+ – Upper-Level Philosophy (3)
- REL 100 – Introduction to Religion (3)
- REL 102 – Survey of Christian Traditions (3)
- REL 340 – Topics in Comparative Religion (3)
- REL 343 – Abrahamic Faiths* (3)
- REL 344 – Eastern Religious Traditions
Aesthetics – Six (6) hours (Three (3) hours must be in Literature; three (3) hours must be ART, MUS or THEA from list below)
- ENGL 200 – Approaching Literature (3)
- ENGL 205 – British Literature Survey (3)
- ENGL 206 – American Literature Survey (3)
- ENGL 207 – Medieval Literature Survey* (3)
- ENGL 209 – Ye Gods and Goddesses: Classical Mythology* (3)
- ENGL 230 – Readings in World Literature* (3)
- ART 100 – Art Survey (3)
- ART 384 – Art History: Modern Art* (3)
- MUS 153 – Music Appreciation (3)
- MUS 300 – Rock and Roll: Its Influence in Our Society* (3)
- MUS 360 – History of Musical Theater* (3)
- THEA 120 – Introduction to Theatre (3)
- THEA 325 – History of Theatre* (3)
Social Sciences Division-General Social Science – Six (6) hours (must be two (2) different subjects).
- ACC 100 – Introduction to American Civilization (3)
- BA 360 – International Business* (3)
- CJC 100 – Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
- CJC 230 – Global Perspective on Crime and Justice* (3)
- CJC 344 – Minority Relations* (3)
- ECON 231 – Principles of Microeconomics (3)
- ED 200 – Foundations of Education (3)
- GEOG 101 – Introduction to Human Geography* (3)
- IDS 305 – Interdisciplinary Study of the Native Alaskan/Eskimo, Past and Present* (3)
- POLS 101 – American National Government (3)
- POLS 202 – State and Local Government (3)
- POLS 391 – Comparative Government* (3)
- PSY 101 – Introduction to Psychology (3)
- PSY 201 – Human Development (3)
- SOC 100 – Principles of Sociology (3)
- SOC 308 – Minority Relations* (3)
Physical Education/Health – 3 hours
- EXSC 101 – Fitness and Wellness (3)
- PE 200 – Contemporary Health Topics (3)
* Multi-Cultural Studies – Three (3) hours are required and may be taken from any approved multicultural studies course indicated by an asterisk (*) within the General Education categories listed above.
Natural Science and Mathematics Division- General Natural Sciences – Seven (7) hours (one (1) must be a laboratory course) from two different disciplines.
- BIO 103 – Introductory Biology (3)
- BIO 105 and BIO 106 – Concepts in Biology/Concepts in Biology Laboratory (4)
- BIO 204 – The Biology of Music (3)
- CHEM 105 and CHEM 106 – Concepts in Chemistry and Concepts in Chemistry Laboratory (4)
- CHEM 141 – Culinary Reactions: The Chemistry of Food and Cooking (3)
- ENGR 101 – Introduction to Engineering (3)
- ENSC 200 – Global Change & Environmental Science (3)
- ENSC 220 and ENSC 221 – Environmental Science and Environmental Science Laboratory (4)
- ENSC 395 – Introduction to Conservation (3)
- PHSC 105 and PHSC 106 – Concepts in Physical Science and Concepts in Physical Science Laboratory (4)
- PHYS 101 – Introduction to Physics in Modern Medicine (3)
- PHYS 102 – Physics and the Arts (3)
- PHYS 103 – Astronomy (3)
- PHYS 111 and PHYS 112 – Introductory General Physics I and Introductory General Physics I Laboratory (4)
Mathematics – Three (3) hours
- MATH 101 – College Algebra (3)
- MATH 102 – Trigonometry (1)
- MATH 104 – Probability and Statistics (4)
- MATH 105 – Intermediate Algebra (3)
- MATH 106 – Discovering Mathematics (4)
Elementary, Middle Grades Math, and Learning Behavior Disorders majors only:
- ED 111 – Math for Elementary Teachers I (3)
- ED 112 – Math for Elementary Teachers II (3)
Communication Skills– Seven (7) hours
- ENGL 111 – Composition I (3)
- ENGL 112 – Composition II (3)
- CL 101 – Computer Literacy (1)
- ED 202 – Educational Technology (Education students take this in place of CL101) (3)
Questions concerning the General Education Program may be directed to the Registrar, one’s advisor, or the Provost Office.