Well-rounded learning

Wichita State strives to offer the most complete college experience possible to produce well-rounded, successful Shocker graduates. Through general education courses, students explore subjects outside of their major, expanding their knowledge, perspective and skills and making a positive impact on their career and life.

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General Education Course Requirements

The 36-hour General Education Program at WSU consists of Foundation, Divisional, and Additional Courses.

Foundation Courses

Complete these four courses within the first 48 hours of enrollment with a grade of C- or better. Foundation courses cover the fundamental skills you’ll need throughout your college career and should be taken at the very beginning of a student’s studies.

ENGL 100 or 101

ENGL 102 

COMM 111

MATH 111, MATH 112 or 131*

*MATH 111 or any math course that requires MATH 111 or MATH 112 as a prerequisite. MATH 131 does not fulfill the prerequisite for any further math course. MATH 131 does not meet degree requirements in all colleges.

Divisional Courses

Complete an approved general education course from one subject area in each of the following four divisions (at least 12 credit hours):

Fine Arts

Subject Area
Art History
Dance
Musicology / Composition
Studio Arts
Theatre

Humanities

Subject Area
Communication*
English*
History
Modern and Classical Languages
Linguistics
Philosophy
Religion
Women's Studies

Social / Behavioral Sciences

Subject Area
Anthropology
Criminal Justice
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Ethnic Studies
Geography
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Social Work

Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Subject Area
Anthropology
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Computer Science
Geology
Mathematics / Statistics*
Physics
Public Health

*Excluding foundation courses