General Education

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 the number of hours required for completion of the areas as follows:

Bachelor of Science General Education Requirements

Courses used to meet General Education requirements are designated by the following identifiers:

General Education Category Course Code Required Credit Hours
Oral and Written Communication GCOM 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
Total Credit Hours
36

Associate of Science General Education Requirements

General Education Category Course Code Required Credit Hours
Oral and Written Communication GCOM 6
(Three credit hours in ENG 101 and three credit hours in ENG 102 are required)

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 Hours from one or more of the above categories
9
Total Credit Hours
36

Associate of Applied Science General Education Requirements

General Education Category Course Code Required Credit Hours
Oral and Written Communication GCOM 6
(Three credit hours in ENG 101 and three credit hours in ENG 102 are required)

Math 100 OR Math, Statistics, and Logic GMSL 3
Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity – Religious Studies GAHR 3
Natural Sciences, Technology, and Innovation GNST 6
Additional Hours from one or more of the following categories:
- 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),
- and/or Applied General Education (GAPL)

12
Total Credit Hours
30

General Education Courses

Oral and Written Communication (GCOM)

ENG 101English Composition I

3

ENG 102English Composition II

3

Math, Statistics, and Logic (GMSL)

MTH 104Mathematical Formulas, Models, and Probability

3

MTH 130College Algebra

4

MTH 132Basic Trigonometry

1

MTH 140Introduction to Statistics

3

MTH 145Precalculus Mathematics

4

MTH 150Calculus

4

Social and Behavioral Sciences (GSBS)

POL 301Women and Politics

3

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

PSY 201Lifespan Psychology

3

PSY 280Independent Study

1-3

PSY 320Social Psychology

3

PSY 340Abnormal Psychology

3

PSY 350Interpersonal Relationships

3

PSY 370Psychology of Music

3

PSY 380Behavior Modification

3

PSY 390Forensic Psychology

3

PSY 399Special Topics in Psychology

3

SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3

SOC 150Gerontology Overview

1

SOC 211Cultural Diversity

3

SOC 280Independent Study

1-5

SOC 350Global Issues

3

SOC 380Understanding Consumer Behavior

3

SOC 399Special Topics

1-3

SOC 420Sociology of Global Markets

3

SOC 450Sociology of Health Care and Health Professions

3

Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity (GAHD)

ART 101Art Appreciation

3

ART 300Non-Western Art

3

COM 260Public Speaking

3

COM 290Entertainment in American Life

3

COM 360Communication for Professional Success

3

ENG 210The Short Story

3

ENG 280Independent Study

1-3

MUS 101Introduction to Music Appreciation

3

MUS 301History of Rock and Roll

3

MUS 311History of Jazz

3

SOC 211Cultural Diversity

3

SPN 216Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

3

Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity – Religious Studies (GAHR)

REL 101Introduction to Theology

3

REL 204Spirituality for Healthcare Providers

3

REL 211Introduction to Scripture

3

REL 250Death, Dying, and Bereavement

3

REL 261Spirituality, Religion, and Healthcare in the United States

3

REL 280Independent Study

1-5

REL 290Medical Ethics

3

REL 299Special Topics

1-3

REL 311World Religions

3

REL 330Spirituality and Theology in Christian Art

3

REL 335Spirituality on the Page, Stage, and Screen

3

REL 350Religion and Science

3

REL 360Women and Religion

3

REL 380Mission, Values, and Social Teaching

3

REL 382Spirituality Care: Integration of Body, Mind, and Spirit Healing

3

REL 385Mission, Healthcare Ministry, and Enculturation

3

REL 386Native American Spirituality and Healthcare

3

REL 399
Special Topics

1-3

REL 410The Church in History

3

Natural Sciences, Technology, and Innovation (GNST)

BIO 101Biology

3

BIO 103Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology

3

BIO 105Human Structure and Function

5

BIO 200Science in the News

2

BIO 201Physiological Basis of Nutrition

2

BIO 205General Biology I

5

BIO 206General Biology II

5

BIO 210Microbiology

4

BIO 215LMicrobiology Laboratory

1

BIO 220Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIO 225LAnatomy and Physiology I Laboratory

1

BIO 221Anatomy and Physiology II

4

BIO 226LAnatomy and Physiology II Laboratory

1

BIO 280Independent Study

1-5

BIO 290Pathophysiology

3

BIO 330Cardiovascular Physiology

2

BIO 331Renal Physiology

2

BIO 332Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

2

BIO 336Genetics

4

BIO 350Biology of Human Reproduction

3

BIO 410Cell Biology

4

BIO 420Histology

4

BIO 430Principles of Ecology

4

BIO 450Immunology

3

CHM 100Elementary Chemistry

5

CHM 111Basic Organic and Biochemistry

4

CHM 115LBasic Organic and Biochemistry Lab

1

CHM 210General College Chemistry I

5

CHM 211General College Chemistry II

5

CHM 320Organic Chemistry I

5

CHM 321Organic Chemistry II

5

CHM 410Biochemistry

5

PHS 220College Physics I

4

PHS 221College Physics II

4

Applied General Education Courses (GAPL)

BIO 280Independent Study

1-5

CED ES01Pre-Hospital Provider Anatomy and Physiology

0

ENG 280Independent Study

1-3

HCA 105Productivity Applications for Healthcare Professionals

3

HIT 105Medical Terminology

3

HIT 110Pharmacology for Health Information Technology

2

HIT 206Health Data Management and Analytics

3

HIT 238Healthcare Registries and Statistics

3

RAD 140Radiographic Pathology

2

RAD 215Radiation Biology and Protection

2