Bridge General Education Program: Requirements
The BRIDGE General Education Program (48–49 credits):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year Seminar | ||
| GEN101 | Pathway to the Bridge 1 | 2 |
| Academic Writing | ||
| EN111 | Academic Writing and Research I (its equivalent, or another approved course) | 3 |
| Quantitative Analysis | ||
| Select 3-4 credits of Quantitative Analysis | 3-4 | |
| Cornerstone Course | ||
| GEN199 | WI:Discovering Self in the Universe 2 | 3 |
| Content Knowledge Areas | ||
| Select 11 courses from the following areas: | 34 | |
History | ||
Literature | ||
Philosophy | ||
Social Sciences (2 courses from different Social Science disciplines) | ||
Modern Language; Culture; Global Studies | ||
Natural Sciences (4 credits) | ||
Visual and Performing Arts | ||
Religious Studies | ||
Women's and Gender Studies | ||
Ethics | ||
| Capstone Course | ||
| GEN400 | WI:Visioning a Future | 3 |
| Experiential Learning (two are required; one of these is in GEN400) | ||
| WI:Visioning a Future (includes service learning) | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
Service learning project 3 | ||
Internship/practicum/field placement | ||
Approved global education experience | ||
Approved research experience | ||
| Total Credits | 48-49 | |
- 1
Requirement only for first time in college students (see definition of first time in college student in admissions section of catalog).
- 2
Students entering GCU with 45 or more credits will be waived from GEN199 WI:Discovering Self in the Universe but may take the course as an elective.
- 3
In a course other than GEN101 Pathway to the Bridge or GEN400 WI:Visioning a Future