CORE CURRICULUM
Note: Equivalent Honors courses will also be accepted to fulfill Area A – F requirements
AREA A ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Required Courses: 6 hours
ENGL 1101 (3-0-3)
ENGL 1102 (3-0-3)
Choose one of the following courses: 3 - 4 hours
MATH 1001 (3-0-3) or MATH 1111 (3-0-3) †
MATH 1113‡ (4-0-4)
Hours Applied to Area A ............................................. 9 HOURS*
† MATH 1001 is the recommended course for non-science majors. MATH 1111 or any higher level MATH course may be substituted. For Business and Information Systems majors, MATH 1111 or any higher level MATH course is recommended. MATH 1001 and MATH 1111 may only be used in Area A (Essential Skills) and Area B (Institutional Options).
†,‡ MATH 1113 is required for Teacher Education majors who want to teach Secondary Math or Science and Middle Grades majors who choose Math as one of their two content concentrations.
‡ MATH 1113 is the standard course for science majors. To complete degree requirements in two years, science majors must take a 4 credit hour MATH class in Area A. Any MATH course for which MATH 1113 is a prerequisite may be substituted.
* Non-science majors may use excess Area A credit hours to satisfy Area B requirements. Science majors may use excess credit hours from MATH 1113, MATH 1501, and MAT 1502 to satisfy Area F requirements.
Courses may not be used to satisfy requirements in more than one Area.
AREA B INSTITUTIONAL OPTIONS
Choose a minimum of four credit hours from the following:
Students are encouraged to take a two hour colloquium to satisfy part of the Area B requirement and may complete Area B by taking any college-level course numbered above 1000 except for physical education activity courses.
COLQ 2991 Humanities Colloquium (2-0-2)
COLQ 2992 Natural Science and Math Colloquium (2-0-2)
COLQ 2993 Social Science Colloquium (2-0-2)
COLQ 2994H Honors Colloquium (2-0-2)
Hours Applied to Area B ............................................... 4 HOURS
Courses may not be used to satisfy requirements in more than one Area.
AREA C HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS
Choose one of the following courses: 3 hours
ARTS 1100 (3-0-3)
ARTS 1101 (3-0-3)
ARTS 1102 (3-0-3)
COMM 1100 (3-0-3)
COMM 1110 (3-0-3)
COMM 1500 (3-0-3)
FREN 1001 (3-0-3)
FREN 1002 (3-0-3)
HUMA 1500 (3-0-3)
MUSC 1100 (3-0-3)
SPAN 1001 (3-0-3)
SPAN 1002 (3-0-3)
SPAN 1060 (6-0-6)
THEA 1000 (3-0-3)
THEA 1100 (3-0-3)
Choose one of the following courses: 3 hours
ENGL 2111 (3-0-3)
ENGL 2112 (3-0-3)
ENGL 2121 (3-0-3)
ENGL 2122 (3-0-3)
ENGL 2131 (3-0-3)
ENGL 2132 (3-0-3)
PHIL 2010 (3-0-3)
PHIL 2020 (3-0-3)
Hours Applied to Area C ................................................ 6 HOURS
Courses may not be used to satisfy requirements in more than one Area.
AREA D SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND TECHNOLOGY
NON-SCIENCE MAJORS†
For the purpose of determining course requirements in Area D, the following transfer programs of study are considered science majors: Astronomy, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences and Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Forestry, Mathematics, Physical Science, Physics, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, and Pre-Respiratory Therapy. Students pursuing these majors should refer to the Area D requirements for science majors. All other majors are considered non-science majors and are subject to the Area D requirements listed below.
Choose one of the following courses: 4 hours
ASTR 1010K (3-2-4)
BIOL 1107K** (3-2-4)
BIOL 1111K** (3-2-4)
BIOL 2225K (3-2-4)
BIOL 2235K (3-2-4)
CHEM 1151K (3-2-4)
CHEM 1211K (3-3-4)
ISCI 1121K (3-3-4)
PHYS 1111K (3-3-4)
Choose one of the following courses: 4 hours
ASTR 1010K (3-2-4)
ASTR 1020K (3-2-4)
BIOL 1107K** (3-2-4)
BIOL 1108K** (3-2-4)
BIOL 1111K** (3-2-4)
BIOL 1112K** (3-2-4)
BIOL 2225K (3-2-4)
BIOL 2235K (3-2-4)
CHEM 1151K (3-2-4)
CHEM 1152K (3-2-4)
CHEM 1211K (3-3-4)
CHEM 1212K (3-3-4)
ISCI 1121K (3-3-4)
PHYS 1111K (3-3-4)
PHYS 1112K (3-3-4)
Choose one of the following courses: 3 - 4 hours
ASTR 1010K (3-2-4)
ASTR 1020K (3-2-4)
BIOL 1011 (3-0-3)
BIOL 1107K** (3-2-4)
BIOL 1108K** (3-2-4)
BIOL 1111K** (3-2-4)
BIOL 1112K** (3-2-4)
BIOL 2225K (3-2-4)
BIOL 2235K (3-2-4)
CHEM 1151K (3-2-4)
CHEM 1152K (3-2-4)
CHEM 1211K (3-3-4)
CHEM 1212K (3-3-4)
CSCI 1101 (3-0-3)
CSCI 2102 (3-0-3)
ISCI 1121K (3-3-4)
MATH 1113 (4-0-4)
MATH 1401 (3-0-3)
MATH 1501 (4-0-4)
MATH 1502 (4-0-4)
MATH 2101 (3-0-3)
PHSC 1011 (3-0-3)
PHYS 1111K (3-3-4)
PHYS 1112K (3-3-4)
Hours Applied to Area D for Non-Science Majors 11 HOURS*
* Non-science majors may use excess Area D credit hours to satisfy Area B requirements.
**If a student takes both BIOL 1111K and BIOL 1107K, only one of these will count toward the Area D science requirement. The other may be used in Area B.
**If a student takes both BIOL 1112K and BIOL 1108K, only one of these will count toward the Area D science requirement. The other may be used in Area B.
Courses may not be used to satisfy requirements in more than one Area.
AREA D SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND TECHNOLOGY
SCIENCE MAJORS
For the purpose of determining course requirements in Area D, the following transfer programs of study are considered science majors: Astronomy, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences and Biology†, Chemistry, Computer Science, Forestry†, Mathematics, Physical Science, Physics, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, and Pre-Respiratory Therapy. All other transfer programs of study are considered non-science majors.
Required courses: 12 hours
CHEM 1211K (3-3-4)
CHEM 1212K (3-3-4)
MATH 1501† (4-0-4)
Hours Applied to Area D for Science Majors ............... 11 HOURS*
†Any MATH course for which MATH 1501 is a prerequisite may be substituted. Biological Sciences and Biology, and Forestry majors may substitute MATH 2101 for MATH 1501 in Area D.
†Respiratory Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy majors must take and substitute MATH 2101 (3-0-3) for Math 1501 in Area D.
* Science majors may use excess Area D credit hours to satisfy Area F requirements.
Courses may not be used to satisfy requirements in more than one Area.
AREA E SOCIAL SCIENCES†
Choose one of the following courses: 3 hours
HIST 1121 (3-0-3)
HIST 1122 (3-0-3)
Choose one of the following courses: 3 hours
HIST 2111 (3-0-3) †
HIST 2112 (3-0-3) †
Choose two of the following courses: 6 hours
ANTH 1102 (3-0-3)
ECON 2105 (3-0-3)
ECON 2106 (3-0-3)
HIST 1121 (3-0-3)
HIST 1122 (3-0-3)
HIST 2111 (3-0-3)
HIST 2112 (3-0-3)
POLS 1101 (3-0-3)
POLS 2301 (3-0-3)
POLS 2401 (3-0-3)
PSYC 1101 (3-0-3)
SOCI 1101 (3-0-3)
Hours Applied to Area E............................................... 12 HOURS
†Constitution and history requirement: The State of Georgia requires that any person receiving a degree from a state-supported college must demonstrate a knowledge of the history and Constitution of the United States and of Georgia. The history and Constitution requirement may be met by successfully completing HIST 2111 or HIST 2112. Students transferring from out-of-state or private institutions to Gordon who have had American history must pass a special examination on the history and Constitution of Georgia.
Courses may not be used to satisfy requirements in more than one Area.
AREA F COURSES RELATED TO THE PROGRAM OF STUDY
Requirements for individual majors in the college transfer program are listed in the Area F Requirements section of this catalog. Although 18 credit hours is the minimum requirement for Area F, certain majors require credit hours in excess of 18. For these majors, excess Area F credit hours may be used to satisfy Area B requirements.
Minimum Requirement ........................................... 18 HOURS
AREA G INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS OUTSIDE THE CORE
In addition to Areas A - F, students are required to complete an average of one credit hour of physical education for each semester of full-time enrollment up to four credit hours. Students completing at least one semester of full-time enrollment must complete three credit hours from Group I.
Group I: Choose one of the following lecture courses: 3 hours
PHED 1001 (3-0-3)
PHED 1010 (2-1-3)
Group II: Choose from the following: 0 - 1 hour
Any PHED class except PHED 1001, PHED 1010, and PHED 1040.
Requirement ............................................................ 0 - 4 HOURS
A maximum of one credit hour of physical education may be waived for military experience documented by a DD214 form. PHED 1001 or PHED 1010 will be required for students who complete at least one semester of full-time enrollment at Gordon College. Courses that can be waived, or that are not required for graduation, will not be certified to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for education benefits.
Courses may not be used to satisfy requirements in more than one Area.