The General Education Program is sub-divided into three areas.
1. Basic Required Courses (14-21hours)
Courses that ensure students are prepared for academic work.
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First Year Foundations
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Computers for Learning
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Public Speaking
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Writing
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Mathematics
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Fitness for Living
2. Areas of Inquiry (23-25 hours)
This area of the General Education Program includes:
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Natural World (8-10 hours), a study of our world through courses in Astronomy, Physics, Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Geology and Geography
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Culture & Society (6 hours), a study of culture and society through courses in the humanities and social sciences
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Self-Understanding (9 hours), a study of the self through courses in social and behavioral sciences, humanities, and creativity and vision
3. Public Affairs (6 hours)
This area of the General Education Program includes:
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American History
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American and Missouri Government