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University Studies
University Studies
SCHOOL OF UNIVERSITY STUDIES
Fred T. Janzow, Dean
UNIVERSITY STUDIES PROGRAM
General or liberal education programs at most colleges and universities normally comprise about one-third of the baccalaureate curriculum. These programs are designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and experiences that are necessary to enable students to lead full and productive lives as educated men and women. At Southeast Missouri State University the liberal education program is called University Studies.
THEME:
Understanding and Enhancing the Human Experience
The cornerstone of the University Studies program is the acquisition of knowledge and intellectual skills common to educated people. Students must become acquainted with the various methods of inquiry by which knowledge is created, organized, tested, and learned. Further, students must develop the ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate knowledge for use in making intelligent decisions. In other words, students must be equipped to make sound choices by critically thinking through a problem or issue and assessing the implications of possible solutions. To assist students in making sound decisions about complex matters, University Studies emphasizes the need to integrate knowledge from various academic disciplines to better understand and respond to issues and problems. University Studies is intended to foster students' abilities to use knowledge in ways that lead to a fulfilling and principled personal and civic life. The ultimate goal of the University Studies program is to help students live as responsible citizens in a democratic society.
Specific objectives of the University Studies program are:
- Demonstrate the ability to locate and gather information.
- Demonstrate capabilities for critical thinking, reasoning, and analyzing.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of human experiences and the ability to relate them to the present.
- Demonstrate an understanding of various cultures and their interrelationships.
- Demonstrate the ability to integrate the breadth and diversity of knowledge and experience.
- Demonstrate the ability to make informed, intelligent value decisions.
- Demonstrate the ability to make informed, sensitive aesthetic responses.
- Demonstrate the ability to function responsibly in one's natural, social and political environment.
The University Studies program consists of a total of 48 hours, including the
First Year Introductory Course: 3 Hours
- UI 100 First Year Seminar
Core Curriculum: 36 Hours
Interdisciplinary Curriculum: 9 Hours
CORE CURRICULUM THEME:
Acquisition of Knowledge:
- Gaining Perspectives on the Individual, Society, and the Universe
PERSPECTIVES ON INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION
Artistic Expression (Choose ONE Course)
Literary Expression (Choose ONE Course)
Oral Expression (Choose ONE Course)
Written Expression (Choose ONE Course)
(Prerequisites: EN 099 & EN 100 or appropriate scores on placement examinations)
PERSPECTIVES ON NATURAL SYSTEMS
Behavioral Systems (Choose ONE Course)
Living Systems (Choose ONE Course)
Logical Systems (Choose ONE Course)
NOTE: In order to receive a degree from Southeast, students must pass MA 095 Intermediate Algebra or score at the appropriate level on a placement test to have the course waived. This requirement should be completed before attempting any course in the Logical Systems category. This requirement applies to all students regardless of major selected.
Physical Systems (Choose ONE Course)
PERSPECTIVES ON HUMAN INSTITUTIONS
Development of a Major Civilization (Choose ONE Course)
Economic Systems (Choose ONE Course)
Political Systems (Choose ONE Course)
Social Systems (Choose ONE Course)
INTERDISCIPLINARY CURRICULUM
THEME:
- Integration of Knowledge: Living in an Interdependent Universe
300 Level Interdisciplinary Courses (Choose TWO Courses)
Senior Seminar (Choose ONE Course)
 Office of the Registrar http://www2.semo.edu/registrar Voice: 573-651-2250 Fax: 573-651-5155 registrar@semo.edu |
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