G.E. requirements Flashcards
To qualify for a baccalaureate degree, students must satisfy the major degree requirements and the Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements, which include the following minimum degree requirements and 51 units of coursework
Undergraduate Graduation Requirements:
- Academic Unit Requirements (120 units total with an average 2.0 GPA - “C” or better)
- General Education Requirements (48 units)
- American Institutions Requirement (0-6 units) (may be satisfied in GE Area D)
- Physical Education Requirement (0-2 units)
- Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) 3 unit(s) (see Writing in the Disciplines)
What are the areas for SJSU studies and how many units total to fulfill this requirement?
SJSU Studies - Upper Division Requirements (9 units)
Area R. Earth, Environment, and Sustainability (3 units)
Area S. Self, Society & Equality in the U.S. (3 units)
Area V. Cultures and Global Understanding (3 units)
What are the four CSU-approved basic skills courses that must be completed before transfer and/or graduation?
All four CSU-approved Basics Skills courses must be completed with a C- or better:
(A1) Oral Communication/Speech
(A2) Written English Composition
(A3) Critical Thinking/Logic
(B4) Math/Quantitative Reasoning (above the level of intermediate algebra)
How many units must be completed for the G.E. core lower division requirements?
General Education Core - Lower Division Requirements:
Students must complete 39 units of Core GE courses
What is the minimum grade requirement for G.E. areas A1, A2, A3, B4, and F?
A minimum grade of “C-” or better
What is the purpose of the lower division G.E. oral communication (A1) requirement for students?
Oral Communication courses emphasize the importance of communication, including its social, psychological, political, and practical significance, with a special focus on its role in a free society.
What is the purpose of the lower division G.E. written communication (A2) requirement for students?
Written Communication courses foster an understanding of the writing process, written communication objectives, styles, and genres, particularly in the context of university-level writing.
***These courses are mandatory for first-year students at SJSU and must be completed within their initial two semesters.
What is the purpose of the lower division G.E. critical thinking and writing (A3) requirement for students?
Critical Thinking and Writing courses enhance students’ understanding of the connection between language and logic.
They also build their skills in researching, analyzing significant subjects, and crafting arguments on topics that spark meaningful public discourse.
What is the purpose of the lower division G.E. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (B4) requirement for students?
Math/Quantitative Reasoning courses improve students’ quantitative reasoning, computational proficiency, and capacity to apply mathematical and quantitative concepts to college-level problem-solving.
These courses are mandatory for first-year SJSU students, to be completed within their initial two semesters.
How many units total is G.E. area A?
Area A. English Language Communication and Critical Thinking (9 units total)
- Oral Communication 3 unit(s) (“C-” or better)
- Written Communication I 3 unit(s) (“C-” or better)
- Critical Thinking and Writing 3 unit(s) (“C-” or better)
How many units total is G.E. area B?
Area B. Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning (9 units)
- Physical Science 3 unit(s)
- Life Science 3 unit(s)
- Laboratory in either Physical or Life Science 0 unit(s)
- Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning 3 unit(s) (“C-” or better)
How many units total are in G.E. area C?
Area C. Arts and Humanities (9 units)
- Arts 3 unit(s)
- Humanities 3 unit(s)
One additional 1. Arts or 2. Humanities 3 unit(s)
How many units total are in G.E. area D?
Area D. Social Sciences (6 units)
How many units total are in G.E. area E?
Area E. Human Understanding & Development (3 units)
*P.E. (physical education sometimes falls under Area E)
How many units total are in G.E. area F?
Area F. Ethnic Studies (3 units) (“C-” or better)