2.1.2 General Education Courses

Learners must have 40 credits of general education coursework eligible for transfer to matriculate in the BSHS program. That coursework must align, minimally, with the content distinctions below. MGB University offers coursework that may fulfill some of these requirements that prospective BSHS students could complete prior to matriculation as a non-degree learner.

               

Topic

Credits

Common Courses

Natural or

Physical Science

7

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Science
  • Ecology
  • Geology
  • Physics
  • Zoology

 

Math

3

  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Geometry
  • Statistics
  • Trigonometry

Social Sciences

9

  • Criminology
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • Government
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Humanities

6

  • Anthropology
  • Art
  • Culture
  • Foreign Language
  • Gender Studies
  • History
  • Literature
  • Philosophy
  • Religion

English / Writing

6

  • Creative Writing
  • English Composition

Other

(can be aligned

with any category)

9

Courses that DO NOT count

  • Advanced major courses often beginning with 3 or 4. (e.g. Advanced Macroeconomics, Exercise Physiology)
  • Independent studies
  • Physical Education
  • Practicum / Clinical Experience / Internship

TOTAL

40