General Education Summary
Upon completion of the requirements and the attainment of a Bachelor’s degree from Centre College, each graduate of the College will develop their skills in Cognition, Communication, Community, Connection, Creativity, and Critical Thinking:
- Cognition: Develop strategies to evaluate the process of learning and thinking;
- Communication: Effectively write, speak, and read using a variety of modes including numbers, images, and a second language;
- Community: Respectfully engage with a range of diverse social and ecological communities;
- Connection: Ask questions and solve problems in ways that connect different academic disciplines and perspectives;
- Creativity: Think and act in innovative and creative ways;
- Critical Thinking: Use knowledge and skills to analyze your world and to solve complex problems.
Summary of Requirements
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DLM 110 ("The Craft of Writing") & 120 ("The Art of Speaking")
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2 courses; 6 credit hours
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Second Language
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1-2 courses; 3-8 credit hours
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Mathematics
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1 course; 3 credit hours
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Writing
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0-1 course; 0-3 credit hours
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Arts and Humanities
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2 courses; 6 credit hours
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Social Studies
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2 courses; 6 credit hours
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Science and Math
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2 courses; 7-8 credit hours
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Difference and Equity
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1 course; 0-4 credit hours
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Sustainability
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1 course; 0-4 credit hours
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Experiential Learning
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2 courses; 4-8 credit hours
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DLM 310 ("Interdisciplinary Collaboration")
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1 course; 3 credit hours
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TOTAL (for General Education)
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15-18 courses; 38-59 credit hours
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TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION (General Education + Major + electives)
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110 credit hours
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*Some elements of the general education curriculum may be fulfilled through AP, dual enrollment, or similar coursework completed prior to matriculation at Centre College.