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)
How are the 9 units in G.E. area C fulfilled?
A total of 9 units must be completed for G.E. area C.
With at least one course in the Arts (C1) and one in the Humanities (C2). The remaining 3 units/1 course can come from either C1 or C2.
GE area A1 is?
Oral communication
GE area A2 is?
Written communication
GE area A3 is?
Critical thinking and writing
GE area B1 is?
Physical Science
GE area B2 is?
Life Science
GE area B3 is?
Lab in either Physical or life science
GE area B4 is?
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
GE area C1 is?
Arts
GE area C2 is?
Humanities
GE area D is?
Social sciences
Courses in the Social Sciences (Area D and Area S) must be completed in at least two different disciplines (for example, ANTH and POLS).
Students who take two lower-division Area D courses in the same discipline must take an Area S upper-division GE course in a different discipline.
GE area F is?
Ethnic Studies
Degree Requirement since 2021; students with continuous enrollment before 2021 (e.g. 2020) might be able to waive area F requirement
SJSU studies area R is?
Earth, Environment, and Sustainability
SJSU studies area S is?
Self, Society, and Equality in the U.S.
SJSU studies area V is?
Cultures and Global Understanding
What are the 3 topics that American Institutions (US123) cover?
U.S. History + U.S. Constitution + California Government (US123)
What are US1 in American Institutions requirements?
American History Only (US1)
HIST 20A - History of the American People 3 unit(s) (US1)
HIST 20B - History of the American People 3 unit(s) (US1)
HIST 170 - Topics in American History 3 unit(s) (US1)
Which course falls under US2 and US3 in American Institutions requirements?
POLS 1 - American Government
What is US3 in American Institutions requirements?
California Government Only (US3)
HIST 189A - California History to 1900 4 unit(s) (US3)
HIST 189B - California History Since 1900 4 unit(s) (US3)
POLS 102 - State Government and Politics 4 unit(s) (US3)
When does a student become eligible to apply for graduation?
- After completing 85 units.
- Be in good academic standing (2.0 GPA or better)
- All courses and requirements must be completed by the date of graduation and transcripts received within one month after graduation.
- Any Incomplete (I) or Report Delayed (RD) grade must be cleared before your degree can be awarded.
What is MyProgress used for?
MyProgress is used to evaluate completion of undergraduate degree requirements.
If graduation is delayed due to the inability to complete coursework, what must a student do?
If you are unable to complete the coursework, or if the date of graduation is delayed, a “Graduation Date Change Form” must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office.
What is the purpose of the writing in the discipline course?
Writing in the Disciplines (WID) courses develops students’ abilities to communicate effectively in their major course of study and in their careers.
With an emphasis on critical thinking, these upper-division core courses advance students’ understanding of the genres, audiences, and purposes of college writing while preparing them for successful communication in their chosen professions.
What is continuous enrollment?
A student does not need to reapply for admission if the student does not take more than 1 semester off.
