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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

The general education requirement is intended to provide breadth in the baccalaureate degree program to foster student learning beyond a single, narrow discipline or field. General education is designed to facilitate the increase of knowledge, an appreciation for learning in a broad context, the ability to relate new information to what one has previously learned, the capacity to judge information rather than to simply accept it, and the facility to use what one learns in a realistic and logical manner. In addition, the general education requirement is designed to help students to acquire the ability:

to communicate (write, speak, and listen) clearly and effectively,
to think critically, quantitatively, and creatively, and
to locate and to process information.

To fulfill the general education requirement, students must complete course credits outside the major department that meet twelve (12) broadly defined goals. In some majors, one general education goal is considered satisfied through completion of the major (see department sections in the catalog). In such cases, the number of general education courses is reduced to eleven (11), leaving one free elective. Each general education course is designed to cover at least one, but no more than two goals. Under each of the 12 general education goals shown below, courses are listed that fulfill the goal; if more than one goal is covered, the second is shown in parentheses.

Goal 1 (Writing) must be completed within the first year of matriculating at the College; Goal 2 (Quantitative) must be fulfilled within three semesters. In conformity with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and in partial fulfillment of the mission of the State Colleges to prepare informed citizens, all students at Framingham State College must take a course meeting either general education goal eight (8) or goal ten (10) in which both the United States and Massachusetts constitutions are studied. In addition, at least one course taken under Goal 6 (Physical Science) or Goal 7 (Life Science) must be a laboratory course. Courses that include a laboratory or study of the constitutions are identified in the listing.

Note: Students who have withdrawn for more than one semester must follow degree and general education requirements stated in the catalog at the time of their return.

1. Writing: The ability to think critically and to express ideas in lucid precise language; the skills necessary for conducting research, analysis and argument; the ability to write expository and persuasive prose correctly and effectively.

ENGL 110 Expository Writing

2. Quantitative: A knowledge of formal logic and a knowledge of mathematics including computation, axiomatic structure and applicability.

MATH 110 College Mathematics I
MATH 117 Introduction to Statistics
MATH 119 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts
MATH 123 College Algebra
MATH 200 Precalculus
MATH 219 Calculus I

3. Language: A basic knowledge of a language other than one�s own, including its cultural context together with at least a minimal ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend.

MLFR 101 Elementary French I
MLFR 102 Elementary French II
MLSP 131 Elementary Spanish I
MLSP 132 Elementary Spanish II
MLPO 141 Elementary Portuguese I
MLPO 142 Elementary Portuguese II
MLGR 151 Elementary German I
MLGR 152 Elementary German II
MLFR 201 Intermediate French I
MLFR 202 Intermediate French II
MLSP 231 Intermediate Spanish I
MLSP 232 Intermediate Spanish II

4. Literature or Philosophy: A knowledge of a coherent group of important works of literature and understanding of the interaction of historical context, artistic tradition and individual talent;

or

An understanding of the development of significant philosophical ideas and systems including applications to ethical issues.

ENGL 111 Approaches To Literature
ENGL 201 Mythology & Folklore (12)
ENGL 202 Comparative Mythology (11)
ENGL 203 Global Perspectives in Literature (11)
ENGL 220 Shakespeare (12)
ENGL 232 Irish Literature
ENGL 243 The American Short Story (12)
ENGL 245 The American Novel (12)
ENGL 260 American Ethnic Literature (12)
ENGL 261 American Writers I (12)
ENGL 262 American Writers II (12)
ENGL 269 Women Writers
ENGL 271 Development of the Drama
ENGL 273 Recent Narratives by American Women (12)
ENGL 277 Contemporary World Literature by Women (12)
PHIL 101 Invitation to Philosophy
PHIL 102 Introduction to Ethics: Why Be Moral? (12)
PHIL 103 Introduction to Logic
PHIL 105 Introduction to Political and Social Philosophy (12)
PHIL 118 Introduction to Philosophy of Science

5. Visual or Performing Arts: A knowledge of a coherent group of important works in music and art, and understanding of the interaction of historical context, artistic tradition and individual talent;

or

An option to demonstrate knowledge of a language in an area of the performing arts acquired through the development of skills in non-verbal (or verbal) communications.

ARTS 110 Introduction to Drawing
ARTS 120 Introduction to Painting
ARTS 160 Introduction to the World of Art
ARTS 167 Introduction to Studio Art
ARTS 200 Art and Social Values (12)
ARTS 241 Ceramics
ARTS 250 Watercolor
ARTH 270 History of Art I (11)
ARTH 272 History of Art II
ARTH 273 Twentieth Century Art
ARTH 282 American Art
ARTH 285 The Art of Asia (11)
ENGL 205 Film History & Criticism
ENGL 207 Language of Film
MUSC 110 The Language of Music
MUSC 121 Music Appreciation
MUSC 141 American Musics
MUSC 151 History and Literature of Jazz
MUSC 171 World Music Cultures (11)
MUSC 180 Mozart and Mahler
MUSC 203 Opera
MUSC 205 Music of the Romantic Period
MUSC 206 Music of the Twentieth Century
MUSC 209 From Bach to Beethoven
MUSC 210 Beethoven
MUSC 212 Music, Dance, and Ritual in the Pacific (11)
MUSC 220 Women in Music (12)
CONS 278 History of Furniture
COMM 107 Effective Speaking
COMM 201 Oral Interpretation of Literature
COMM 208 Basic Photography
COMM 210 History of Photography
COMM 212 Drama Workshop
INTD 160 Image, Sound, and Structure: An Approach to Art and Music

6. Physical Science: An understanding of the classical and modern principles of physical science, together with a critical appreciation of how scientific knowledge has been constructed, including methods of validating the results of scientific inquiry.

CHEM 101 Chemistry of Life
CHEM 103 General Chemistry (LAB)
CHEM 107 Principles of Chemistry (LAB)
CHEM 108 Principles of Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis (LAB)
CHEM 131 Science - Environment & Health (LAB)
CHEM 151 Principles of Food Science
PHYS 109 Introduction to Physical Science (LAB)
PHYS 201 Introductory Physics (LAB)
PHYS 211 Principles of Physics I (LAB)
PHYS 241 Introduction to Meteorology
PHYS 251 Introduction to Astronomy
EASC 131 Conversations with the Earth
EASC 231 Physical Geology (LAB)
EASC 232 Historical Geology (LAB)
EASC 246 Oceanography

7. Life Science: An understanding of the classical and modern principles of biological science, together with a critical appreciation of how scientific knowledge has been constructed, including methods of validating the results of scientific inquiry.

BIOL 101 Biological Concepts (LAB)
BIOL 103 Ecological Implications of Conservation
BIOL 112 Biology of Marine Organisms
BIOL 114 Human Perspective on Genetics
BIOL 142 Introduction to Human Biology
BIOL 200 Introduction to Environmental Science
BIOL 203 Plants and Society
NUTR 205 Nutrition Science and Applications

8. Historical Studies: A knowledge of the history of western cultures including comparative political and economic systems, and taking into account the contributions of groups usually excluded.

HIST 153 Western Civilization to the Renaissance
HIST 154 Western Civilization since the Renaissance
(Constitution)
HIST 155 Comparative History of World Civilizations (11)
POSC 212 Political Theory: Age of Ideology

9. Social and Behavioral Science: An understanding of the principles of behavioral and social sciences and/or institutions, together with a critical appreciation of how scientific knowledge has been constructed, including methods of validating the results of scientific inquiry in studying human behavior.

ACCT 102 Principles of Microeconomics
GEOG 101 Introduction to Human Geography
GEOG 110 World Regional Geography (11)
GEOG 206 Political Geography (12)
GEOG 211 Cultural Geography
PSYC 101 General Psychology
PSYC 200 Psychology of Development
PSYC 201 Child Psychology
PSYC 212 Adolescent Psychology (12)
PSYC 224 Social Psychology (12)
PSYC 231 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
PSYC 273 Environmental Psychology
SOCI 101 Principles of Sociology
SOCI 130 Social Problems (12)
SOCI 161 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (11)
SOCI 234 Investigating Social Forces in American Society
SOCI 245 Race and Ethnic Relations (12)

10. Forces in the United States: An understanding of the various social, political, economic, historical, geographical, or technological forces at work in the United States.

ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 105 An Introduction to the United States Economy
GEOG 180 Native Americans:
Geographical & Legal Perspectives
GEOG 250 Geography of the U.S. & Canada
HIST 151 U.S. History to Reconstruction (Constitution)
HIST 152 U.S. History since Reconstruction (Constitution)
SOCI 230 Law and Society
POSC 110 Introduction to American Politics (Constitution)

11. Non-Western Studies: An understanding and appreciation of non-western cultures past and present.

ARTH 270 History of Art I (5)
ARTH 285 The Art of Asia (5)
ENGL 202 Comparative Mythology (4)
ENGL 203 Global Perspectives in Literature (4)
GEOG 110 World Regional Geography (9)
GEOG 222 Geographic Perspectives on Globalization
GEOG 253 Geography of Post Soviet Republics
GEOG 255 Geography of Subsaharan Africa
GEOG 256 Geography of the Middle East
GEOG 257 Geography of Latin America (12)
MUSC 171 World Music Cultures (5)
MUSC 212 Music, Dance, and Ritual in the Pacific (5)
HIST 155 Comparative History of World Civilizations (8)
FASH 253 Cultural Dress
ANTH 161 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (9)
ANTH 243 Unity & Diver. in Native American Cultures (12)
MLSP 110 The Languages of the World
POSC 120 Introduction to World Politics

12. Gender, Class, and Race: An understanding of differing experiences and perspectives related to issues of gender, class, and race.

ARTS 200 Art and Social Values (5)
ECON 100 Contemp. Economic Problems & Issues
ENGL 201 Mythology & Folklore (4)
ENGL 220 Shakespeare (4)
ENGL 243 The American Short Story (4)
ENGL 245 The American Novel (4)
ENGL 260 American Ethnic Literature (4)
ENGL 261 American Writers I (4)
ENGL 262 American Writers II (4)
ENGL 273 Recent Narratives by American Women (4)
ENGL 277 Contemporary World Literature By Women (4)
GEOG 206 Political Geography (9)
GEOG 225 Population, Food, and Global Development
GEOG 257 Geography of Latin America (11)
MUSC 220 Women in Music (5)
PHIL 102 Introduction to Ethics: Why Be Moral? (4)
PHIL 105 Introduction to Political and Social Philosophy (4)
PSYC 212 Adolescent Psychology (9)
PSYC 224 Social Psychology (9)
SOCI 130 Social Problems (9)
SOCI 212 Sociology of the Family
SOCI 243 Unity & Diver. in Native American Cultures (11)
SOCI 245 Race and Ethnic Relations (9)
SOCI 246 African American Social Thought & Action
SOCI 248 Social Structure and the Self
SOCI 263 Social Stratification
POSC 216 Film and Politics
COMM 245 Cultural Aspects of Media Representation

Study of the Constitutions: All students must take one course that includes study of both U.S. and Massachusetts constitutions, to be chosen from among the following courses that satisfy general education goal 8 or 10.

HIST 151 United States History to Reconstruction (10)
HIST 152 United States History since Reconstruction (10)
HIST 154 Western Civilization Since the Renaissance (8)
POSC 110 Introduction to American Politics (10)

Laboratory Courses: All students must take one laboratory science, to be chosen from among the following courses that satisfy general education goal 6 or 7.

BIOL 101 Biological Concepts (7)
CHEM 103 General Chemistry (6)
CHEM 107 Principles of Chemistry (6)
CHEM 108 Principles of Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis (6)
CHEM 131 Science - Environment and Health (6)
PHYS 109 Introduction to Physical Science (6)
PHYS 201 Introductory Physics (6)
EASC 231 Physical Geology (6)
EASC 232 Historical Geology (6)

PLACEMENT TESTING

Each incoming student must take placement examinations in writing, mathematics, and reading, which are administered prior to orientation for new students. Contact the Center for Academic Support and Advising (CASA) for reservations.

PLACEMENT CODE INTERPRETATION

Writing

0 May not take a college level writing course at Framingham State College.

1 Must complete ENGL 100 Introduction to College Writing before enrolling in ENGL 110 Expository Writing.

2 May register for ENGL 110 Expository Writing, which meets the College�s general education writing requirement. Note: A reading code of 1 is also required to register for ENGL 110.

Reading

0 Indicates student may have difficulty with college- level reading requirements.

1 Placement test score denotes that the student has the reading skills necessary for college level work.

Mathematics

0 May not take a credit-bearing math course at Framingham State College. Student should first complete MATH 095 General Mathematics or similar course at another campus.

Q Student may enroll in non-algebraic math courses: MATH110 College Math I (for Coordinate majors in Education), MATH 117 Introduction to Statistics, and MATH 119 Math for the Liberal Arts.

1 Student may take any 100-level math course listed above, as well as MATH 123 College Algebra.

2 Student may enroll in any 100-level math course, plus MATH 200 Precalculus or, after consultation with the Mathematics Department, MATH 219 Calculus I.

COURSES OF STUDY

Framingham State College offers 22 majors, including several interdisciplinary programs. Major, concentration, and minor requirements for specific disciplines are described in the department sections, which follow. The courses listed in each section are currently being offered within departments and programs. Many introductory courses are offered each semester or yearly; some courses are offered in alternate years. To ensure timely completion of requirements, students are encouraged to consult with their faculty advisor or department chair in planning their sequence of courses.

Students in all majors must complete a minimum of thirty-two (32) courses. At least eleven (11) of these must satisfy the general education requirements (see p. 34). If the major requirements and the general education requirements total fewer than 32 courses, students must take enough free electives to make up the difference.

Course Number. Each course offered at the College has a five-digit identification number, e.g., ENGL 110. The two numbers to the left of the decimal point identify the discipline; the three numbers to the right of the decimal identify course level:

Art (11)
English (21)
Music (31)
Philosophy (41)
Modern Languages (61)
Communication Arts (71)
Economics and Bus. Admin. (12)
Geography (22)
History (32)
Psychology (42)
Sociology (52)
Politics (62)
Biology (23)
Chemistry and Food Science (33)
Mathematics (43)
Physics (53)
Computer Science (63)
Geology/Earth Science (73)
Education (14)
Consumer Sciences (34)
Nursing (54)
Interdisciplinary (84)

Course Level. The numbers to the right of the decimal point indicate the course level:

000 - 099 Non-credit courses

100 - 199 Courses that are introductory in nature, assuming no prior college-level exposure to the discipline

200 - 299 Courses appropriate for students with prior exposure to the college regimen or to the discipline, some with prerequisites

300 - 399 Upper-level courses that build on previous exposure to the discipline, most with pre- requisites

400 - 499 Senior-level courses, most with prerequisites, including independent studies, internships, seminars, directed studies, and practicums

Course Description. Under each course number and title is a brief description of its content, followed by a statement on prerequisites, if any, explaining the requirements for admission to the course. Courses appropriate for general education are identified by (Gen. Ed. Goal) following the title.

Course Prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of and have met prerequisites prior to attempting any course. Course prerequisites may be found in the College Catalog as part of the course description.

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