Fort Valley State University

The baccalaureate degree program consists of a minimum of 125 semester hours of study. The Core Curriculum constitutes 60 of these required hours. The remaining requirements are a minimum 30 semester hours for the major concentration. Institutional requirements constitute five (5) semester hours. Consistent with the University’s mission, students are expected to demonstrate specific competencies upon graduation. These expectations are described as General Education Outcomes and as Outcomes for the Major.

Statements of General Education Outcomes: These performance standards form the basis of instruction for all course offerings at the University, but particularly the Core Curriculum. More than one course in an area of the Core addresses the same general education outcomes. However, not all outcomes are equally present in Core offerings; some are embedded in courses within the major degree offerings or in learning support courses. The seven general education outcomes statements are:

• Communications - Graduates will write clearly and speak effectively, read analytically, and comprehend critically. Technology will be used appropriately.
• Critical Thinking - Graduates will display quantitative competency, be capable of differentiating facts from opinions, think logically and critically, and show imagination and creativity in their scholarly endeavors and work efforts.
• Problem Solving - Graduates will interpret and communicate quantitative data, solve routine and non-routine problems, recognize logical inconsistencies, and engage in applied research in diverse disciplines.
• Service - Graduates shall demonstrate leadership in the community, engage in volunteerism and provide technical assistance to communities as appropriate.
• Cultural Diversity and Values - Graduates shall critically evaluate their own culture and that of others, understand the changing world of men and women and be knowledgeable of other languages.
• Responsible Citizenship - Graduates shall understand the individual’s role in and responsibilities to society, understand and use organizational structure and processes, examine the forces shaping and altering society, and be globally aware and knowledgeable of ethical issues.
• Basic Knowledge - Graduates shall acquire basic content knowledge of literature, the fine arts, mathematics, the sciences, history, economics and sociology among other fields of study.

University System Core Curriculum

AREA A

Essential Skills — 9 hours
English Requirements: 6 hours
ENGL 1101* English Composition I 3 hours
ENGL 1102* English Composition II 3 hours
Mathematics Requirements: 3 hours
MATH 1101 Mathematical Modeling 3 hours
MATH 1111 College Algebra 3 hours
MATH 1113 Pre-Calculus 4 hours
MATH 1154 Calculus I 4 hours
*Required

AREA B

Institutional Options — 4-5 hours
AGED 2821 Youth Leadership Development 1 hour
BUSA 1980 Professional Development 1 hour
BUSA 1990 Leadership 1 hour
COMM 1110* Public Speaking 3 hours
EDUC 1001 Library Skills 1 hour
FCSC 2200 Effective Living 2 hours
MATH 1201 Problem Solving Strategies 1 hour
SOCI 2008 Cultural Diversity 2 hours
*Required

AREA C

Humanities and Fine Arts — 6 hours
ENGL 2111* or World Literature I
ENGL 2112* World Literature II 3 hours
Choose three hours from the following:
ARTH 1000 Art Appreciation 3 hours
FREN 1001 Elementary French I 3 hours
FREN 1002 Elementary French II 3 hours
FREN 2001 Intermediate French I 3 hours
FREN 2002 Intermediate French II 3 hours
HUMN 2004 Introduction to Fine Arts 3 hours
JAPN 1001 Elementary Japanese I 3 hours
JAPN 1002 Elementary Japanese II 3 hours
JAPN 2001 Intermediate Japanese I 3 hours
JAPN 2002 Intermediate Japanese II 3 hours
MUSC 1000 Music Appreciation 3 hours
PHIL 2000 Introduction to Philosophy 3 hours
PHIL 2002 Ethics 3 hours
SPAN 1001 Elementary Spanish I 3 hours
SPAN 1002 Elementary Spanish II 3 hours
SPAN 2001 Intermediate Spanish I 3 hours
SPAN 2002 Intermediate Spanish II 3 hours
* Required

AREA D

Science, Mathematics, and Technology — 10-11 hours
Option 1 - Non-Science Majors
Science — 8 hours
Select two courses from the following (one must be a laboratory science course):
BIOL 1104K Introductory Biology 4 hours (3-2)
BIOL 1105 Environmental Science 3 hours (3-0)
BIOL 1107K Principles of Biology I 4 hours (3-2)
BIOL 1108K Principles of Biology II 4 hours (3-2)
BOTN 2001K General Botany 4 hours (3-2)
CHEM 1101K Introductory Chemistry I 4 hours (3-2)
CHEM 1102K Introductory Chemistry II 4 hours (3-2)
CHEM 1151K Survey of Chemistry I 4 hours (3-2)
CHEM 1152K Survey of Chemistry II 4 hours (3-2)
CHEM 1211K Principles of Chemistry I 4 hours (3-2)
CHEM 1212K Principles of Chemistry II 4 hours (3-2)
GEOL 1121 Physical Geology 4 hours (3-2)
GEOL 1122 Earth History 4 hours (3-2)
GEOG 1230 Introduction to Physical Geography 3 hours (3-0)
PHSC 1101 Physical Science I 3 hours (3-0)
PHSC 1102 Physical Science II 3 hours (3-0)
PHYS 1111 K Introductory Physics I 4 hours (3-2)
PHYS 1112K Introductory Physics II 4 hours (3-2)
PHYS 2211K Principles of Physics I 4 hours (3-2)
PHYS 2212K Principles of Physics II 4 hours (3-2)
ZOOL 2001K General Zoology 4 hours (3-2)
Mathematics and Technology — 3 hours
Choose one of the following:
CSCI 1153 Introduction to Computers 3 hours (1-4)
MATH 1112 Trigonometry 3 hours
MATH 1154 Calculus I 4 hours
MATH 2113 Elementary Statistics 3 hours
MATH 2203 Introduction to Linear Algebra 3 hours

Option 2 - Science Majors 8 hours
BIOL 1107K Principles of Biology I 4 hours (3-2)
BIOL 1108K Principles of Biology II 4 hours (3-2)
BOTN 2001K General Botany 4 hours (3-2)
CHEM 1211K Principles of Chemistry I 4 hours (3-2)
CHEM 1211K Principles of Chemistry II 4 hours (3-2)
GEOL 1121 Physical Geology 4 hours (3-2)
PHYS 1111K Introductory Physics I 4 hours (3-2)
PHYS 1112K Introductory Physics II 4 hours (3-2)
PHYS 2211K Principles of Physics I 4 hours (3-2)
PHYS 2212K Principles of Physics II 4 hours (3-2)
ZOOL 2001K General Zoology 4 hours (3-2)
Mathematics and Technology — 3 hours
Choose one of the following:
CSCI 1153 Introduction to Computers 3 hours (1-4)
MATH 1112 Trigonometry 3 hours
MATH 1154 Calculus I 4 hours
MATH 2113 Elementary Statistics 3 hours
MATH 2203 Introduction to Linear Algebra 3 hours

AREA E

Social Sciences — 12 hours_
HIST 1111* A Survey of World Civilization 3 hours
or to Early Modern Times
HIST 1112 A Survey of World Civilization
From Early Modern Times 3 hours
HIST 2111* A Survey of U. S. History to
or Post Civil War Period
HIST 2112 A Survey of U. S. History from
Post Civil War Period to Present 3 hours
POLS 1101* American Government 3 hours
GEOG 1231 Introduction to World Regional
Geography 3 hours
PSYC 1101 General Psychology 3 hours
SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology 3 hours
ECON 2105 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 hours
ECON 2106 Principles of Microeconomics 3 hours
*Required

AREA F

Area F consists of 18 hours of core-level courses in the major and related areas. It is different for each major. The Area F requirements are included in the Program of Study for each degree program. The total semester hour requirement for the Core Curriculum is 60.

Institutional Course Requirements Beyond the Core Curriculum

To meet graduation requirements, students must meet certain institutional requirements beyond the Core Curriculum requirements. The following general education requirements are needed in addition to those specified in the core curriculum.

1. Four hours of 1000 level physical education (PEDW) activity courses must be taken andcompleted, including PEDW 1402 or, a four course military science (MSCI) sequence ofMSCI 1110-1120-2110 and 2220 may be substituted for the institutional requirement ofphysical education on a one for one basis up to the maximum of four credit hours. Only one (1) hour for each military science course taken will be credited toward the Institutional Physical Education Requirement to include PEDW 1402. Students who do not complete the (MSCI) military science sequence of four course sequence must complete the remaining hours in physical education, of which, one class must be PEDW 1402. Physical education requirements are waived for veterans serving 180 days or more with submission of separation papers (Form DD-214). MSCI 2230 or (Form DD-214) may also substitute for the basic MSCI courses (1110-2220) and Physical Education requirements.
2. FVSU 0100, Orientation to the University, is required of all students with the exception that students who transfer from USG institutions will enroll at the discretion of the department. Students who transfer from institutions outside of the USG are required to enroll in FVSU 0100.
   Specifically, Orientation to the University assists students in gaining an understanding of the following: (1) history, policies and services of the University; (2) college survival skills needed to foster excellent study habits and positive social adjustment at the University, and (3) techniques and skills to make realistic career choices. Students are not permitted to withdraw from or drop FVSU 0100.