General Education Requirements
Students must meet a minimum test score for placement in English and math courses established by North Dakota University System Procedure 413.1. For more information, see Placement in English and Math.
Additional English Placement Policies
Incoming students with an ACT English score of 23 or above may choose to be placed in ENGL 120 College Composition II or ENGL 125 Introduction to Professional Writing. Further, students who choose this option will take ENGL 210 College Composition III: Persuasive Writing to fulfill the general education communication/writing requirement at Valley City State University.
Students who have been awarded institutional placement credit (3) for ENGL 110 College Composition I (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university, and who have successfully completed ENGL 120 College Composition II or ENGL 125 Introduction to Professional Writing with a C or better, will take ENGL 210 College Composition III: Persuasive Writing to fulfill the general education communication/writing requirement at Valley City State University.
Students should view their major program for required general education courses.
General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ||
| Select one of the following: | 6 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
or ENGL 125 | Introduction to Professional Writing | |
| or | ||
| College Composition II | ||
or ENGL 125 | Introduction to Professional Writing | |
| College Composition III: Persuasive Writing | ||
| Speech Communication | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Mathematics in Society | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Lab Science | ||
| Select two of the following, one must come from the Natural and Physical Sciences category | 8 | |
| Natural and Physical Sciences (ND:LABSC) | ||
| Concepts of Biology | ||
| General Biology I | ||
| General Biology II | ||
| General Zoology | ||
| Introductory Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Introduction to Earth Science | ||
| The Earth Through Time | ||
| Concepts of Physics | ||
| Introductory Astronomy | ||
| College Physics I | ||
| College Physics II | ||
| University Physics I | ||
| University Physics II | ||
| Additional Sciences (ND:SCI) | ||
| Cognition and Brain Science | ||
| Technology, Engineering, and Design | ||
| Technology Solutions for Society | ||
| Wellness | ||
| Select one of the following: | 2 | |
| Concepts of Fitness and Wellness | ||
| Introduction to Stress Management | ||
| Computer Science and Literacy | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Principles of Information Security | ||
| Introduction to Computer Information Systems 1 | ||
| Introduction to Programming | ||
| Introduction to Programming in Java | ||
| Introduction to Structured Programming I | ||
| Social Implications of Computer Technology 1 | ||
| Discovering Computing | ||
| Humanities | ||
| Literacies | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Sign Language I | ||
| American Sign Language II | ||
| Oral Interpretation | ||
| Introduction to Literature | ||
| Introduction to Film | ||
| Bible as Literature | ||
| Mythology | ||
| Women and Literature | ||
| World Literature I | ||
| World Literature II | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| Civilization, Thought, and Literary Heritage | ||
| Ethics and Philosophy of Science | ||
| 1st Year Spanish I | ||
| 1st Year Spanish II | ||
| 2nd Year Spanish I | ||
| 2nd Year Spanish II | ||
| Introduction to Theatre Arts | ||
| Art and Music | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Visual Arts | ||
| Introduction to Digital Media | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| History of Craft | ||
| Fine Arts and Aesthetics | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Music Fundamentals | ||
| World Music | ||
| History of Popular/Rock Music | ||
| Social Science | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Understanding Media and Social Change | ||
| Human Communication | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| United States to 1877 | ||
| United States to Present | ||
| World Civilizations to 1500 | ||
| World Civilizations since 1500 | ||
| Environmental History | ||
| Native American Studies | ||
| American National Government | ||
| State and Local Government | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Additional Humanities or Social Science | ||
| Select one additional course from Humanities or Social Science or select from the following: | 2 | |
| Two-Dimensional Design | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| Ceramics I | ||
| Photography I | ||
| Survey of Geography | ||
| Group Piano for Non-Majors | ||
| Group Piano for Non-Majors | ||
| Valkyries | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Athletic Band | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Planetarium Science | ||
| Theatre Practicum | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
- 1
Course satisfies the Digital Literacy graduation requirement.
General Education Learning Goals and Outcomes
| General Education Learning Goals | General Education Learning Outcomes | Outcome Statement |
|---|---|---|
| Values | Appreciation of the Arts/Aesthetics | The ability to understand, recognize the value in, and be affected by the products of human endeavor, including the visual, musical, literary, and performing arts. |
| Ethics | The conscientious determination of what makes an act right or wrong, that includes an understanding of the value system used for that decision, the ramifications, and the importance of acting in accordance with established principles. | |
| Diversity | The acknowledgement of and respect for differences in the living world. | |
| Literacies | Communication | The conscious use of structural and presentational skills to convey an intended message to a specific audience through verbal, non-verbal and/or written expression. |
| Creative and Critical Thinking | A comprehensive skill set that allows one to reach an informed opinion, conclusion, and/or decision based on observation, research, imagination, synthesis, and reflection. | |
| Quantitative Literacy | The number sense, mathematical understanding, and problem-sovling abilities required for logical and analytical thinking, and the ability to construct and communicate viable arguments using numerical evidence. | |
| Technological Skills/Literacy | The ability to research, use, and assess the appropriate technology to solve a problem, and to understand how technology impacts individuals and society. | |
| Habits | Collaboration | The ability to work responsibly with others to achieve a common goal and to promote group success. |
| Civic Engagement | Participation in the life of a community in order to improve conditions for others or to shape the community's future. | |
| Holistic Health | The well-being of body, mind, and spirit, to enhance the quality of life for self and others. |