General Education
The foundation for General Education coursework is based on a Judeo-Christian philosophy. General education courses are required in:
- Applied General Education (GAPL),
- Arts, Humanities, Culture and Diversity (includes Religious Studies) (GAHD & GAHR),
- Math, Statistics and Logic (GMSL),
- Oral and Written Communication (GCOM),
- Natural Sciences, Technology and Innovation (GNST), and
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (GSBS)
The purpose of general education coursework is to provide students with a broad base of knowledge that is relevant to all educated persons. Participation in this coursework empowers students to develop intellect, examine values in ethical decision making, think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, embrace cultural diversity, pursue lifelong learning, and to serve in the global community.
The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) requires that all degree-seeking students complete credits in the following general education areas of study. The College determines specific courses, and the number of hours required for completion of an undergraduate degree as designated below:
Bachelor of Science General Education Requirements
Courses used to meet the Bachelor of Science General Education requirements are designated below:
| General Education Category |
Course or Category Code |
Minimum Credit Hours |
| Oral and Written Communication |
ENG 101 & ENG 102 |
6 |
| Math, Statistics, and Logic |
GMSL |
3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences |
GSBS |
6 |
| Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity |
GAHD |
3 |
| Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity – Religious Studies |
GAHR |
6 |
| Natural Sciences, Technology, and Innovation |
GNST |
6 |
Additional six hours from one or more of the above categories*
|
|
6 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours |
|
36 |
*Credits hours above the identified minimums or additional courses may be used to meet the additional six hours of general education credit.
Associate of Science General Education Requirements
Courses used to meet the Associate of Science General Education requirements are designated below:
| General Education Category |
Course or Category Code |
Minimum Credit Hours |
| Oral and Written Communication |
ENG 101 & ENG 102 |
6 |
| Math, Statistics, and Logic |
GMSL |
3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences |
GSBS |
6 |
| Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity |
GAHD |
3 |
| Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity – Religious Studies |
GAHR |
3 |
| Natural Sciences, Technology, and Innovation |
GNST |
6 |
Additional nine hours from one or more of the above categories*
|
|
9 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours |
|
36 |
*Credits hours above the identified minimums or additional courses may be used to meet the additional nine hours of general education credit.
Associate of Applied Science General Education Requirements
Courses used to meet the Associate of Applied Science General Education requirements are designated below:
| General Education Category |
Course or Category Code |
Minimum Credit Hours |
Oral and Written Communication
|
ENG 101 |
3 |
| Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity – Religious Studies |
GAHR |
3 |
| Natural Sciences, Technology, and Innovation |
GNST |
6 |
| Select at least one of the following: |
|
3 |
|
MTH 100
|
|
| Math, Statistics, and Logic |
GMSL |
| Complete an additional 15 credit hours from one or more of the following categories*: |
|
15 |
| Oral and Written Communication |
GCOM |
|
| Math, Statistics, and Logic |
GMSL |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences |
GSBS |
| Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity |
GAHD |
| Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity – Religious Studies |
GAHR |
| Natural Sciences, Technology, and Innovation |
GNST |
| Applied General Education |
GAPL |
Minimum Total Credit Hours:
|
|
30 |
*Credit hours above the required minimums may be used to meet the additional 15 semester hours required general education credit.
General Education Courses by Category
Applied General Education Courses (GAPL)
| HCA 105 | Productivity Applications for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
| HIT 105 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HIT 110 | Pharmacology for Health Information Technology | 2 |
| HIT 206 | Health Data Management and Analytics | 3 |
| HIT 238 | Healthcare Registries and Statistics | 3 |
| NUR 100 | Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice | 3 |
| RAD 128 | Radiologic Science I | 2 |
| RAD 215 | Radiation Biology and Protection | 2 |
Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity (GAHD)
Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity – Religious Studies (GAHR)
| REL 101 | Introduction to Theology and Mercy Values | 3 |
| REL 250 | Death, Dying, and Bereavement | 3 |
| REL 261 | Spirituality, Religion, and Healthcare in the United States | 3 |
| REL 290 | Medical Ethics | 3 |
| REL 311 | World Religions | 3 |
| REL 340 | Genetics and Ethics in Film | 1 |
| REL 350 | Religion and Science | 3 |
| REL 390 | Medical Imaging Ethics | 3 |
Math, Statistics, and Logic (GMSL)
Natural Sciences, Technology, and Innovation (GNST)
Oral and Written Communication (GCOM)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GSBS)