College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
General Education at Cleveland State University
Students planning to transfer to Cleveland State Fall 2014 or later should utilize this transfer guide. If you used a previous version of the guide, you are encouraged to contact the faculty advisor for your major to discuss any recent curriculum changes.
Cleveland State University's General Education (GenEd08) curriculum consists of knowledge and skill components considered to be critical for all University graduates to master in the subject matter areas listed below. As a student at Lakeland Community College (LCC), you may choose to take these GenEd08 courses at LCC or at CSU. Please contact a LCC advisor for guidance on courses required to receive your associate's degree.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE EQUIVALENCIES
The courses listed below can be used to fulfill General Education requirements at CSU.
Writing/Composition
2 courses / 6 credit
ENGL 1110 OR ENGL 1111 and |
Mathematics/QL
2 courses / 6 credits
MATH 1330 or 1550, 1600, 1650, 1700, 1890, 2400, 2500, 2600 |
Arts and Humanities
2 courses / 6 credits from 2 different departments
At least one of these courses, or one of the approved Social Sciences course, must be focused on Africa, Asia, Latin American or the Middle East (AALAME). Students that have earned their A.A./A.S. degree will have AALAME requirement(s) waived unless the course is required by the department.
COURSE LIST | AALAME OPTIONS |
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ARTS 1120, 2220, 2230 |
HIST 2750 |
Art Design, Art History, Art Studio: ARTS 2220 and ARTS 2230 Plus one additional from above or AALAME course. |
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History: HIST 2150, 2250 Plus one additional from above or AALAME course. |
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Social Studies: HIST 2150 and 2250 HIST 1150 Plus one additional from above or AALAME course. |
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Philosophy: PHIL 1300 PHIL 2600 PHIL 2700 Plus one additional from above or AALAME course. |
Social Sciences
2 courses / 6 credits from 2 different departments
At least one of these courses, or one of the approved Arts and Humanities course, must be focused on Africa, Asia, Latin American or the Middle East (AALAME). Students that have earned their A.A./A.S. degree will have AALAME requirement(s) waived unless the course is required by the department.
COURSE LIST | AALAME OPTIONS |
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ANTH 1160 |
GEOG 1600 |
Communication Studies: COMM 1100 and 1150 Plus one additional from above or AALAME course. |
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Economics: ECON 2500 Plus one additional from above or AALAME course. |
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International Relations: ECON 2500 and POLS 2200 Plus one additional from above or AALAME course. |
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Political Science: POLS 1300 Plus one additional from above or AALAME course. |
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Social Studies: ECON 2600 POLS 1300 Plus one additional from above or AALAME course. |
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Social Work:
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Sociology: SOCY 1150 Plus one additional from above or AALAME course. |
Natural Sciences
2 courses / 7 credits
Must include at least 1 lab credit.
DEPARTMENT
COURSES WITH LAB
COURSES WITHOUT LAB
BIOL
1150, 1160, 1170, 1180, 1200, 1510, 1520, 2210, 2220
1010, 1020, 1030, 1140
CHEM
1050, 1100, 1150, 1500, 1600
GEOL
1100, 1200
GEOG
1550
PHYS
1100, 1200, 1610, 1620, 2100, 2410, 2420
1500,1550
PSCI
1300, 1400, 1500
Social Diversity
2 courses / 6 credits
Must complete:
- 1 African-American course
- 1 US Diversity course
Students transferring in more than 60 hours are only required to take 1 course. Students that have earned their A.A./A.S. degree will have both diversity requirements waived unless the course is required by the department.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE COURSES | US DIVERSITY COURSES |
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SOCY 2000 |
ASLI 1550, 1700 |
Writing Across the Curriculum/Speaking Across the Curriculum
Minimum of 3 courses
Students transferring 60 - 89 hours: one course waived
Students transferring 90+ hours: two courses waived
One WAC/SPAC course must be in the student's major
No transfer courses count toward this requirement - all WAC courses must be completed at CSU
Foreign Language
STUDENTS WHO GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL IN 1987 OR LATER ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: | STUDENTS WHO GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL BEFORE 1987 ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: |
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MAJOR RECOMMENDED COURSES - MUSIC
CSU COURSES | LAKELAND EQUIVALENTS |
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AREAS OF COMMON EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT | |
MUS 231 and 241 | MUSC 1600 |
MUS 232 and 242 | MUSC 1700 |
MUS 381 | MUSC 1850 |
MUS 411 | MUSC 2200 |
MUS 233 and 243 | MUSC 2400 |
MUS 234 and 244 | MUSC 2500 |
OTHER COURSES APPLICABLE TO MAJOR | |
MUA 102 and 103 | MUSC 1050 and 1100 |
MUA 121 | MUSC 1251 |
MUA 111 | MUSC 1252 |
MUA 111 | MUSC 1253 |
MUA 131 | MUSC 1254 |
MUA 151 | MUSC 1255 |
MUA 151 | MUSC 1256 |
MUA 151 | MUSC 1257 |
MUA 151 | MUSC 1258 |
MUA 161 | MUSC 1259 |
MUA 161 | MUSC 1260 |
MUA 161 | MUSC 1261 |
MUA 161 | MUSC 1262 |
MUA 171 | MUSC 1263 |
MUA 141 | MUSC 1264 |
MUA 141 | MUSC 1265 |
MUA 141 | MUSC 1266 |
MUA 141 | MUSC 1267 |
MUA 141 | MUSC 1268 |
MUA 181 | MUSC 1269 |
MUS 122 | MUSC 1500 |
This information is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and the University expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred. This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, the University reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed herein.
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