Wheelock College's General Education Program prepares graduates to be
engaged, life-long learners, able to draw upon a broad range of disciplinary and.
Wheelock College General Education Program Beginning with the Class of 2014 and Transfer Students Entering in September 2010 Wheelock College’s General Education Program prepares graduates to be engaged, life-long learners, able to draw upon a broad range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary ways of knowing. The skills and habits of mind gained in General Education courses will enable graduates to enrich their personal lives, adapt to a variety of professional situations, advocate for children and families, and act responsibly in a diverse and changing world.
General Education courses enable Wheelock graduates to: • • • • • • • • •
use inquiry and critical thinking to recognize, investigate, analyze, and solve problems and to value the process of that discovery; bring wide-ranging disciplinary knowledge to their lives and professions, and pursue a lifetime of intellectual growth; communicate effectively using written, oral, and digital means and appreciate the creative and practical functions of language; comprehend and employ scholarly and scientific problem-solving methods, including quantitative concepts, to gather, interpret and critically evaluate data, to investigate and answer questions, and to understand the value of such research; engage intellectually and creatively with the fine and performing arts, and appreciate creative expression; examine, develop and defend moral and ethical judgments, and understand and value the judgments of others; connect and synthesize disparate information and ideas, and adapt to personal, intellectual and professional challenges; understand human development in its multiple and varied contexts; gain an informed understanding of race, class, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and disability, and use that understanding to live and act responsibly in a diverse world
Students develop these competencies and habits in mind in courses that provide “Foundations of Knowledge and Inquiry” and “Ways of Knowing.” In addition, students deepen their understanding through “Cross-Curricular” courses fulfilling requirements in Perspectives on Diversity and Upper Level Writing, and make connections among ways of knowing in an interdisciplinary General Education capstone seminar.
Course
Title
Credit
Notes
Date Completed
Foundations of Knowledge and Inquiry (12-20 credits) First Year Seminar/Critical Thinking
4
First Year Seminar Course also fulfills a “Ways of Knowing” requirement. Transfers exempt.
Reading, Writing, and Speaking ENG110 Principles of Writing and Reading and/or ENG111 Critical Writing and Reading
4-8
Requirement based on placement test results. Transfers maybe exempt from ENG 110 (see your advisor).
Quantitative Reasoning and Mathematical Thinking MAT130/131/132 or 140/141 (for Education) MAT120/MAT170 (for Child Life, Social Work, Juvenile Justice)
4-12
Human Growth and Development HDP120/121 and HDP122/123 OR HDP 124, 125, 126, 127
4-8
Wheelock requires 1 semester of math, however; many majors require more. See your major program sheet or your advisor for more information. Sequence based on professional major. Must take an entrance exam for MAT140. Math/Science Majors must complete MAT130, MAT131, & MAT132 or MAT140 &MAT141. Wheelock requires 1 semester of HGD, however; many majors require more. See your major program sheet or your advisor for more information. Course also includes field placement Updated 8/2010
Ways of Knowing (24 credits) Creativity and the Arts
4
Courses are typically based in fine and performing arts disciplines such as Studio Art, Art History, Theatre Performance, and Music Performance or History.
Historical Perspectives
4
Courses include those with a history designation as well as those in other fields which place emphasis on learning about and interpreting the past.
Languages and Literature
4
Courses usually located in Linguistics, Literature, and Foreign Languages. Foreign languages other than ASL are available through the Colleges of the Fenway.
Investigations in Science and Technology
4
Usually based in such life and physical sciences as astronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, earth science, ecology, engineering and physics. They may also include interdisciplinary courses which have a strong science and technology component.
Self and Society
4
Located largely in the social sciences, but may be used in topics and approaches of other disciplines.
Ethics and Social Justice
4
Courses in this category focus on ethical or moral dilemmas and questions commonly confronted by individuals, groups, and nations.
Cross-Curricular Perspectives on Diversity
4
Courses in this category may examine concepts of race and relations of power among cultures, and/or engage with the beliefs, history, experiences, artistic or literary expressions, and traditions of people whose experiences and cultures are outside of the Western tradition.
Upper Level Writing Requirement
4
One course designated as a writing intensive course must be taken after successful completion of ENG111. Can be used to fulfill other degree requirements. Must be completed at Wheelock College.
Capstone Seminar
4
Usually taken in Junior Year.
Standard First Aid
0
Must be completed and current at time of graduation
Wheelock Literacy and Communications Exam (WLCE)
0
*** Make sure to check prerequisites for specific courses, read the course descriptions, and check the general education category of the courses. This information is available in the College Catalog, under the “Courses of Instruction” section (www.wheelock.edu). If a course is listed under more than one Arts & Sciences area it can only count in one of the areas. The only exception to this is that a course can meet an Arts & Sciences area and the multicultural and/or upper level writing requirement. Most of the Majors and Professional Programs require courses that can also be applied to General Education requirements. Check your program of study to see if you can use courses to count in multiple areas. Come to the OAAA or ask your advisor for a list of courses that meet general education requirements. *** Updated 8/2010
