General Education: The Human Community General Education: The Human Community is the core curric- ulum that all Dukes complete. The program requirements assist you in developing skills, knowledge and mindset to succeed in all spheres of life — career, family, community and polity. Program requirements add up to 41 credits — one-third of your total credits! AMERICAN &GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES | 7 credits These courses explore the key social and cultural processes that structure
and shape the human experience. In today’s world, you must think about the scholarly perspectives and methodologies that guide analysis and
There are many pathways into and through The Human Community. Many students bring college-level credits with them from dual enrollment or test credits. Besides meeting the program’s own requirements, GenEd courses can also serve as pre-requisites for majors or minors, as electives or as degree requirements. Exploratory students will find them to be a useful way to find an academic home. Details relevant to your particular journey can be found in the Prepare for Enrollment step and modules. MADISON FOUNDATIONS | 9 credits These three Foundations courses emphasize communication and critical inquiry, including information literacy. They prepare you for success in the rest of your career at JMU. Prioritize them in your fall enrollment before choosing other General Education classes , and aim to complete them during your first two semesters or the summer following. ARTS & HUMANITIES | 9 credits These three courses deepen appreciation of the human condition and expression. Arts and Humanities assist in exploring our purpose, making sense of our experiences and understanding people from different eras, places and cultures. THE NATURAL WORLD | 10 credits Natural World courses deepen your understanding of scientific and mathematical facts, concepts and models, expanding your application of analytical methods to check evidence and develop and test theories. These include a college-level math course, science courses from two different areas and a one-credit laboratory. Complete your Natural World classes by the end of your sophomore year, as they build upon former course work and experiences.
inform public policy in our own society and in the global community. The three American Experience courses—HIST 225, JUST 225 and POSC 225—reflect JMU’s commitment to citizenship. SOCIOCULTURAL & WELLNESS | 6 credits By studying the variables that influence human behavior in society, you gain an understanding of the relationship between the individual and a diverse community and develop a sense of responsibility for self and oth- ers. You will explore how individuals develop and function in the social, intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual dimensions. The Wellness requirement signals that we care about your overall well-being, especially as you transition to college. Several of the Sociocultural & Wellness courses are requirements for majors or pre-professional programs. General Education Options Abroad Global awareness and cross-cultural competency are intentionally distrib- uted across The Human Community’s learning outcomes, but you can also meet program goals by completing General Education requirements abroad. Explore the 20+ faculty-led programs that offer General Educa- tion coursework. The all-GenEd Summer Semester in Scotland and the Spring Semester in Spain programs enable students to complete up to five program requirements in one location!
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CALL: 540-568-2852
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