General Education Microcredentials
When completing general education courses, students also have an opportunity to earn microcredentials, which align with the University-Wide Learning Outcomes (UWLOs). To earn a microcredential, a student must complete three (3) of the six courses identified in the credential description.
Creative Thinking
Apply and present knowledge associated with artistic, creative, and intuitive understanding to develop questions; examine problems from different perspectives, and present potential solutions. Recognize the contributions that have been made by members of diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, and gender groups, persons with disabilities, and other historically marginalized people within their own communities and across the world (UWLOs 1.5 and 4.5).
Microcredential Learning Outcome: Analyze and synthesize information from diverse sources to formulate unique perspectives and create original concepts, demonstrating the capacity to think beyond conventional boundaries and challenge existing paradigms.
Possible Courses (choose 3)
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| AFST 2601 | Introduction to Africana Studies 2 | 3 |
| ART 1591 | Idea Development and Creativity in Cultural Context | 3 |
| CMST 1545 | Communication Foundations | 3 |
| or CMST 1545C | CE Communication Foundations | |
| or CMST 1545H | Honors Communication Foundations | |
| or CMST 2620 | Science Communication | |
| ENGL 2618 | American Literature and Diversity | 3 |
| or ENGL 2618H | Honors American Literature and Diversity | |
| MUHL 2622 | Popular Music in America | 3 |
| THTR 1590 | History of Motion Pictures | 3 |
Critical Thinking
Develop and enhance abilities to analyze information, evaluate arguments, identify biases, and make informed decisions across various academic disciplines (UWLOs 1.3 and 1.4).
Microcredential Learning Outcome: Apply logical reasoning and evidence-based methodologies to construct well-supported arguments and counterarguments, demonstrating the ability to critically assess and challenge ideas in academic and professional contexts.
Possible Courses (choose 3)
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 1503 | The Rise and Fall of Civilizations | 3 |
| ART 1544 | Survey of Art History: Body, Gender, and Self | 3 |
| CMST 1545 | Communication Foundations | 3 |
| or CMST 1545C | CE Communication Foundations | |
| or CMST 1545H | Honors Communication Foundations | |
| or CMST 2620 | Science Communication | |
| HIST 2650 | CL History of American Democracy | 3 |
| MCOM 1595 | Media Literacy and Culture | 3 |
| PHIL 1565 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
Personal and Social Well-Being
Strategies for stress management, self-awareness, and resilience through mindfulness and emotion regulation. Addresses the impact of financial resources on mental and physical health, stress levels, and healthcare access, while fostering healthy relationships and effective personal finance management (UWLOs 2.2-2.5).
Microcredential Learning Outcome: Students will develop and apply strategies for personal well-being, social interaction, and financial literacy to enhance their overall quality of life and resilience.
Possible Courses (choose 3)
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 1505 | Personal Financial Literacy | 3 |
| ENST 1500 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| FNUT 1551 | Normal Nutrition | 3 |
| PHLT 1568 | Healthy Lifestyles | 3 |
| or PHLT 1568H | Honors Healthy Lifestyles | |
| PSYC 2607 | Psychology of Intimate Relationships | 3 |
| SOC 2601 | Social Problems | 3 |
Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Introduction to the use of logical, mathematical, statistical, and scientific concepts and data to help ground solutions to real world problems. Think critically and creatively to integrate and incorporate a range of interdisciplinary knowledge (UWLO 1.2). Connect scholarly research, academic inquiry, and/or artistic expression to actions that inspire a civically engaged mindset and contribute to society through service to their community (UWLO 4.1).
Microcredential Learning Outcome: Students will apply logical, mathematical, statistical, and scientific concepts to analyze real-world problems and develop evidence-based solutions.
Possible Courses (choose 3)
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1505 | Biology and the Modern World | 3 |
| or BIOL 1505H | Honors Biology and Modern World | |
| CHEM 1500 | Chemistry in Modern Living | 3 |
| GEOL 1500 | Environmental Geology | 4 |
| HIST 1512 | World Civilization from 1500 | 3 |
| or HIST 1512H | Honors World Civilization from 1500 | |
| MATH 2623 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| or MATH 2623C | Quantitative Reasoning with Co-Requisite Support | |
| or MATH 2623H | Honors Quantitative Reasoning | |
| PHIL 2619 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |