General Education Program
Requirements (49 units)
General Education (GE) at CSUSB fosters intellectual rigor and exploration whereby students understand and investigate the foundations and consequences of ideas, theories, beliefs, and expressions. The program uses a multidisciplinary approach to encourage ongoing and self-motivated learning and to inform student creativity, reasoning, decision-making, expression, and responsible action. The GE program promotes curriculum choices that attend to the developmental nature of general education and student learning. Through multiple experiences with General Education Learning Outcomes (GLOs), and curriculum that leads to an inquiry in context students move from seekers and knowers to makers and doers.
By engaging in the breadth provided by GE students can find passions outside of major study areas and inspire life long learning. GE supports students both by preparing them to understand what it is to be a college level learner, and enabling students to be life long problem solvers able to bring the integration of knowledge together understanding the challenges and successes of modern society.
The general education requirements at California State University, San Bernardino are designed to assure that all graduates of the university, whatever their major, have acquired certain essential skills and a broad range of knowledge appropriate to educated persons in our society based on the following GE student learning outcomes:
- Learning How to Learn/Metacognition
- Thinking Critically
- Critical Literacies - Information Literacy
- Critical Literacies - Oral Communication
- Critical Literacies - Written Communication
- Critical Literacies - Quantitative Reasoning
- Critical Literacies - Technological Literacy
- Diverse Perspectives
- Global Perspectives
- Integrative Learning
- Ethical Responsibility
- Collaboration
For more information on the GLOs visit https://www.csusb.edu/general-education/general-education-learning-outcomes-glos.
Lower-division foundation courses are intended to foster an ability to think clearly and logically, to find and critically examine information, and to communicate orally and in writing as life long problem solvers; to acquaint students with the physical universe and its life forms and to impart an understanding of scientific methodology and of mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning; to cultivate-through the study of philosophy, literature, languages, and the arts-intellect, imagination, sensibility and sensitivity; and to deal with human social, political and economic institutions and their historical background, with human behavior, the principles of social interaction, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Upper-division courses include a further exploration of disciplinary perspectives across fields providing a breadth of knowledge for CSUSB graduates.
In addition to foundation courses and upper-division disciplinary perspectives, designation requirements in the areas of diversity and inclusiveness, global perspectives, and writing provide students with knowledge in areas critical to global citizenry and central to the values of CSUSB. Designations overlay lower and upper-division GE courses. Students are required to complete one (1) diversity and inclusiveness (DI) course, one (1) global perspectives (G) course, and two (2) writing-intensive (WI) courses.
The GE program at CSUSB includes unique elements or signature features to enhance the student experience through opportunities for high engagement.
Foundation Seminar
This seminar, intended for first-year students, introduces them to the idea of academic inquiry and explores different disciplinary ways of knowing and doing, with attention to the metacognitive elements of learning. Students develop a sense of their role as a college-level learner. The foundation seminar is part of the GE requirements in Category E.
Please see the section on Foundation Seminar for more information.
Designations
CSUSB is committed to student learning experiences in diversity and inclusiveness, global perspectives, and written communication. Designated courses build on developmental opportunities in the GE program by requiring students to take courses with a central focus in these areas. The course requirements are designed to provide comprehensive opportunities for students in the areas of Diversity and Inclusiveness, Global Perspectives, and Written Communication. The designations overlay GE requirements across GE categories and can be completed with the same courses that complete GE requirements, with a few options outside of GE Students are strongly encouraged to make GE selections that complete the GE requirements AND designations with the same class to avoid the need for additional unit requirements to complete the designations.
Please see the section on Designations for more information.
Pathways
Students may elect to further engage in general education through thematic pathways that provide integrative experiences based on interest in themes addressing modern societal issues. The Pathways program is optional but allows a student to complete GE requirements studying a common topic with the possibility of obtaining a minor through GE. Pathways can be completed as part of the unit requirements within GE.
Please see the section on GE Pathways and GE Minors for more information.
Substitutions
No substitutions in the general education program are possible without prior approval of a petition submitted to the Office of Advising and Academic Services. Substitutions are rarely approved.
Some majors require specific GE courses. Students should consult the catalog for their major's requirements or contact the department.
GE requirements equal to 49 units. Students must complete each category to complete GE.
Requirements for General Education Program
| University Foundations (21) | 21 | |
| Foundation Seminar (GE Category E) (3) | ||
| Choose three units from: | 3 | |
| Leadership for Global Challenges: Exploring the Entrepreneurial Mindset | ||
| Leadership for Global Challenges: Citizenship in a Sustainable World | ||
| Leadership for Global Challenges: Exploring the Digital Mindset | ||
| Creativity, Imagination, and the Consciousness | ||
| Science, Culture, & Life | ||
| You/U: Applied Humanities and Arts | ||
| Reacting to the Past: Humanities Perspectives | ||
| Global You/U | ||
| Digital You/U | ||
| Sustaining a Life in the Arts | ||
| Critical Media Literacies: News, Entertainment, and Participatory Culture | ||
| College Learning for Lives and Careers in the Information Age | ||
| Foundation Seminar: Language, Society, and Power | ||
| Constructing Knowledge * | ||
| Foundations for Lifetime Fitness and Wellness | ||
| Reacting to the Past: Natural Sciences Perspectives | ||
| Science, Environmental Sustainability and Social Responsibility | ||
| Moral Choices in Life | ||
| Personal Adjustment and Growth | ||
| Latino Communities, Wellness, and Life Skills | ||
| Reacting to the Past: Social Sciences Perspectives | ||
| Oral Communication (GE Category A1) (3) | ||
| Choose three units from: | 3 | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| Communicating Orally * | ||
| Written Communication (GE Category A2) (3) | ||
| Choose three units from: | 3 | |
| Stretch Composition II | ||
| Stretch Composition II for Multilingual Students | ||
| First-Year Composition | ||
| First-Year Composition for Multilingual Students | ||
| Writing Rhetorically * | ||
| Critical Thinking (GE Category A3) (3) | ||
| Choose three units from: | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking Through Argumentation | ||
| Critical Thinking Through Computer Programming | ||
| Thinking Critically * | ||
| Critical Thinking Through Applications of Mathematical Logic | ||
| Critical Thinking Through Argument Analysis | ||
| Critical Thinking Through Symbolic Logic | ||
| Critical Thinking in Everyday Life | ||
| Critical Thinking about Social Issues | ||
| Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (GE Category B4) (3) | ||
| Choose three units from: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Data Science | ||
| Mathematics and Society | ||
| Stretch Mathematics and Society B | ||
| Introduction to Statistical Thinking | ||
| Stretch Introduction to Statistical Thinking B | ||
| Modeling with Functions | ||
| Stretch Modeling with Functions B | ||
| Accelerated Preparation for Calculus | ||
| Preparation for Calculus A | ||
| Preparation for Calculus B | ||
| Modeling with Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| U.S. History & Political Institutions (GE Category D1) (3) | ||
| Choose three units from: | 3 | |
| History of the United States: Pre-Colonization to Present | ||
| Honors History of the United States: Pre-Colonization to Present * | ||
| United States History to 1877 | ||
| United States History, 1877 to the Present | ||
| Government of the United States | ||
| Government of the United States--Honors * | ||
| Ethnic Studies (GE Category F) (3) | ||
| Choose three units from: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Ethnic Studies | ||
| Introduction to Ethnic Studies: HONORS SECTION | ||
| Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality | ||
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Open only to students accepted into the University Honors Program
| Disciplinary Perspectives – Scientific Inquiry (10) | 10 | |
| Physical Science (GE Category B1) (3) | ||
| Choose three units from: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Planetary Astronomy | ||
| Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry | ||
| Survey of General Chemistry | ||
| Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biochemistry (also counts in B3) | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Physical Geography | ||
| Water in the West | ||
or GEOL 2040 | Water in the West | |
| Earth: The Blue Planet (also counts in B3) | ||
| Introductory Geology | ||
| Plate Tectonics: Key to Understanding Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Tsunami | ||
| Environmental Geology and Geological Hazards | ||
| The Science of Cooking | ||
| Physics in the Modern World | ||
| Introduction to Physics I | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| Life Science (GE Category B2) (3) | ||
| Choose three units from: | 3 | |
| Humans, Apes, and Monkeys: Introduction to Biological Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Biology | ||
| Biology for Teachers (also counts in B3) | ||
| Principles of Biology I (also counts in B3) | ||
| Genetics and Society | ||
| Biology of Diseases | ||
| Sustainable Agriculture | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II for Allied Health Majors (also counts in B3) | ||
| Health and Society: An Ecological and Societal Approach | ||
| Laboratory (GE Category B3) (1) | ||
| Choose one unit from: | 1 | |
| Introduction to Planetary Astronomy Lab | ||
| Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology Lab | ||
| Introduction to Biology Lab | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Survey of General Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| General Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Data Analysis Laboratory Using Spreadsheets | ||
| Scientific Simulation | ||
| Physical Geography Laboratory | ||
| Introductory Geology Laboratory | ||
| Environmental Geology and Geological Hazards Laboratory | ||
| Health and Society: An Ecological and Societal Approach Lab | ||
| Metabolic Physiology Laboratory | ||
| Physics in the Modern World Lab | ||
| Introduction to Physics I Lab | ||
| General Physics I Lab | ||
| Upper Division Scientific Inquiry (GE Category B5) (3) | ||
| Choose three units from: | 3 | |
| Life in the Cosmos | ||
| Human Ecology | ||
| History of Life on Earth | ||
or GEOL 3030 | History of Life on Earth | |
| History of Science and Technology | ||
| Chemistry and the Environment | ||
| Natural Disasters | ||
| Energy and the Environment | ||
| Natural Sciences and the Humanities Praxis * | ||
| Social Sciences and Natural Sciences Seminar * | ||
| Health and Human Ecology | ||
| Exercise and well-being of the human body | ||
| Introduction to Systems Modeling | ||
| Scientific Perspectives on Global Challenges | ||
| Perspectives on Gender | ||
| Pop Culture Physics | ||
| The Science of Digital Sound and Music | ||
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Open only to students accepted into the University Honors Program
| Disciplinary Perspectives – Arts and Humanities (12) | 12 | |
| Arts (GE Category C1) (3) | ||
| Choose three units from: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Chicanx Art | ||
| Digital Humanities and Arts | ||
| Rock and Roll: Justice and Society | ||
| Looking at Movies | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Global Hip Hop | ||
| LGBTQ+ Influences in Music | ||
| Creating Digital Media Using Personal Electronic Technology | ||
| Acting for All Majors | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Humanities (GE Category C2) (3) | ||
| Choose three units from: | 3 | |
| Beginning Arabic 2 | ||
| Arabic Literature in Translation | ||
| American Sign Language II | ||
| Language Study II: Cahuilla | ||
| College Chinese II | ||
| Introduction to Chinese Civilization | ||
| Chinese Literature in Translation | ||
| Speculative Fiction: Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy | ||
| Multi-Ethnic American Literature | ||
| Diversity Literature and Social Justice | ||
| Studies in Literature and Creative Writing | ||
| The Function of Stories | ||
| Beginning French 2 | ||
| French Literature and Film in English | ||
| Beginning Japanese II | ||
| Japanese Literature in English | ||
| Beginning Korean 2 | ||
| Korean Literature in English | ||
| Language Study II: Luise o | ||
| History of Electronic Music | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Honors Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy of Religion | ||
| Introduction to Asian Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Knowledge and Reality | ||
| Honors Introduction to Knowledge and Reality | ||
| Language Study II: Portuguese | ||
| Language Study II: Serrano | ||
| College Spanish 2 | ||
| Spanish Literature and Film in English | ||
| World Drama | ||
| Oral Interpretation of Literature | ||
| Indigenous Language Study 2 | ||
| Arts or Humanities (Additional course from GE C1 or C2) (3) | 3 | |
| Upper Division Arts or Humanities (GE Category C4) (3) | ||
| Choose three units from: | 3 | |
| Visualizing Gender, Performing Identity | ||
| Asian Contemporary Art | ||
| Contemporary Art and Culture of the Americas | ||
| Female Voices in Arab American Literature | ||
| Voices and Visions from the Arab World | ||
| Art and Activism | ||
| Perspectives on Gender | ||
| Arts and Ideas in A Changing Global World | ||
| Latinx Border Identity: A Transmedia Perspective | ||
| Enduring Questions in Literature, Culture, and Society | ||
| Ideas in American Literature and Culture | ||
| LGBTQ+ Issues in the Humanities | ||
| African Arts Heritage | ||
| Exploring the World of Islam | ||
| Asian Humanities in a Globalized World | ||
| Movies in the Digital Age | ||
| Global Cinema | ||
| Queer Cinema | ||
| Innovator's ToolBox - An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving and Design Thinking | ||
| Studies in Global Literatures | ||
| Literature for Children and Young Adults | ||
| Native American and Indigenous Literatures | ||
| Analysis of Environmental Discourse | ||
| Environmental Literature | ||
| Turning Points in Literary History | ||
| Voices & Visions from the Francophone World | ||
| Ancient Egyptian Art | ||
| Images of Africa | ||
| Natural Sciences and the Humanities * | ||
| Social Science and the Humanities Seminar * | ||
| Voices & Visions from the World of Japanese Anime and Manga | ||
| Women in Music | ||
| Jazz History in America and African-American Culture | ||
| Global Music | ||
| Latin American Music | ||
| Music for the Screen | ||
| Philosophy in Children's Literature | ||
| Philosophy in Young Adult Literature | ||
| Philosophy in World Literature | ||
| Truth, Lies and Bullshit | ||
| Philosophy of Race | ||
| Philosophy of Gender | ||
| Human Rights & Global Citizenship | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| Roots and Results of Democracy | ||
| Real Ethics in a Virtual World | ||
| Scientific Revolutions | ||
| Philosophy of Hip Hop | ||
| Marginalized in America | ||
| Philosophy of Disability | ||
| Philosophy and Film | ||
| Voices & Visions from the Hispanic World | ||
| Dramatic Literature of Identity | ||
| Great Works, Revolutionary Ideas, and Important Discoveries | ||
| Mediterranean Languages and Identities | ||
| Languages & Cultures | ||
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Open only to students accepted into the University Honors Program
| Disciplinary Perspectives – Social Sciences (6) | 6 | |
| Social Science Discipline Perspectives (GE Category D3) (3) | ||
| Choose three units from: | 3 | |
| Understanding Cultural Diversity | ||
| World History to c. 1500 | ||
| Introduction to Child Development | ||
| The Economy: Problems and Perspectives | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Human Geography | ||
| World Regions and Peoples | ||
| Environment and Society | ||
| Introduction to Women's Studies | ||
| Introduction to Masculinity Studies | ||
| Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies | ||
| World History to c. 1500 | ||
| World History from c.1500 | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Upper Division Social Sciences (GE Category D4) (3) | ||
| Choose three units from: | 3 | |
| The Race Concept in Biological Anthropology | ||
| Gendered Worlds: Power, Difference, and & In/equality | ||
| Anthropology of Asia: Cultures, Communities, and Migration | ||
| Women and Crime | ||
| Digital Media and Society | ||
| Political Economy of Southern California | ||
| Environmental Sustainability | ||
| Global Governance and the United Nations System | ||
| Feminist Theory | ||
| Queer Theory | ||
| Social Sciences and Natural Sciences Praxis * | ||
| Social Science and the Humanities Praxis * | ||
| Society, Business, & Global Governance | ||
| The African American Family | ||
| The Latino Experience in the U.S. | ||
| Global Issues and Perspectives | ||
| Global Issues and Perspectives | ||
| Revolutions and Revolutionary Ideas | ||
| Revolutions and Revolutionary Ideas | ||
| Race and Racism | ||
| Perspectives on Gender | ||
| Understanding Capitalism | ||
| Climate Change | ||
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Open only to students accepted into the University Honors Program
History, Constitution, Government Requirement
Each student must demonstrate competence in understanding the Constitution of the United States; American history, institutions and ideals; and the principles of state and local government as established in California.
The requirement in the U.S. Constitution may be met by completing one of the following (or both HIST 2000 and HIST 2010, if taken at CSUSB):
| HIST 1460 | History of the United States: Pre-Colonization to Present | 3 |
| HIST 2000 & HIST 2010 | United States History to 1877 and United States History, 1877 to the Present | 6 |
| HIST 5400 | Constitutional History of the United States | 3 |
| PSCI 2030 | Government of the United States | 3 |
| PSCI 4100 | American Constitutional Law | 3 |
| PSCI 4110 | The Bill of Rights | 3 |
The requirement in U.S. history may be met by completing one of the following:
| HIST 1460 | History of the United States: Pre-Colonization to Present | 3 |
| HIST 2000 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 2010 | United States History, 1877 to the Present | 3 |
| HIST 5400 | Constitutional History of the United States | 3 |
| PSCI 3140 | American Political Thought | 3 |
The requirement in state and local government as established in California may be met by completing one of the following:
| HIST 2700 | California History | 3 |
| HIST 3700 | History of California | 3 |
| PSCI 2030 | Government of the United States | 3 |
| PSCI 3300 | State and Local Politics | 3 |
Note: General Education credit is only granted for the following: HIST 1460, HIST 2000, HIST 2010 and PSCI 2030. Students must complete the U.S. Constitution, U.S. history, and California state and local government requirement to graduate. One of these requirements will be completed with a course in D1 (U.S. History and Political Institutions). The remaining course(s) are part of the graduation requirements separate from GE.
Foundation Seminar - Area E of the General Education Program
The Foundation Seminar is a critical offering preparing students for their developmental journey as college-level learners. It is designed to be a first-year learning experience providing an introduction to GLOs and learning principles critical to becoming life-long learners. Courses in this category will blend the Title V and EO1100 Area E requirements with the structure of a first-year seminar that introduces students to the idea of academic inquiry and explores different disciplinary ways of knowing and doing. This includes an overview of what it is to be a college student and develops a sense of social belongingness for every student joining CSUSB. The seminar continues the encouragement for engagement initiated during student orientation. Courses in category E must fulfill the Metacognition – learning how to learn GLO, Information Literacy GLO, Written Communication GLO, Integrative Learning GLO, and Collaboration GLO.
To satisfy Area E, the Foundations Seminar should include orientation to thinking strategies applicable to lifelong problem-solving in academic, social, and personal life, and introduce critical thinking, information literacy, and academic planning for student success. Student learning in this area shall include selective consideration of content such as human behavior, sexuality, nutrition, physical and mental health, stress management, social relationships and relationships with the environment, as well as implications of death and dying and avenues for lifelong learning. Physical activity may be included, provided that it is an integral part of the study elements described herein.
| ADMN 1001 | Leadership for Global Challenges: Exploring the Entrepreneurial Mindset | 3 |
| ADMN 1002 | Leadership for Global Challenges: Citizenship in a Sustainable World | 3 |
| ADMN 1003 | Leadership for Global Challenges: Exploring the Digital Mindset | 3 |
| ART 1200 | Creativity, Imagination, and the Consciousness | 3 |
| CAL 1000 | You/U: Applied Humanities and Arts | 3 |
| CAL 1110 | Reacting to the Past: Humanities Perspectives | 3 |
| CAL 1120 | Global You/U | 3 |
| CAL 1130 | Digital You/U | 3 |
| CAL 1140 | Sustaining a Life in the Arts | 3 |
| COMM 1000 | Critical Media Literacies: News, Entertainment, and Participatory Culture | 3 |
| CSE 1290 | College Learning for Lives and Careers in the Information Age | 3 |
| ENG 1300 | Foundation Seminar: Language, Society, and Power | 3 |
| HON 1000 | Constructing Knowledge | 3 |
| KINE 2050 | Foundations for Lifetime Fitness and Wellness | 3 |
| NSCI 1110 | Reacting to the Past: Natural Sciences Perspectives | 3 |
| NSCI 1200 | Science, Environmental Sustainability and Social Responsibility | 3 |
| PHIL 1001 | Moral Choices in Life | 3 |
| PSYC 1115 | Personal Adjustment and Growth | 3 |
| SOC 1100 | Latino Communities, Wellness, and Life Skills | 3 |
| SSCI 1110 | Reacting to the Past: Social Sciences Perspectives | 3 |
General Education Pathways
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Students may elect to further engage in general education through thematic pathways that provide integrative experiences based on student interest in themes addressing modern societal issues. Each thematic pathway includes suggested GE courses that fulfill GE requirements through coursework designed around inquiry questions. The GE Pathway Program offers not only an integrated learning experience across different fields of study, but also the opportunity to earn an interdisciplinary minor (see GE Minors).
- GE Pathway: Big Ideas that Change the World: Exploring Ideas, Innovations, Discoveries
- GE Pathway: Digital Life
- GE Pathway: Diversity and Social Justice
- GE Pathway: Environmental Sustainability
- GE Pathway: Global Connections
- GE Pathway: World Cultures and Diversity
General Education Minors
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GE minors are interdisciplinary minors related to the GE Pathway program. Students making course choices based on integrative pathways may complete the pathway by following the requirements for the related minor. GE minors are reflected on student transcripts demonstrating a study concentration on the world issues related to the pathways.
- GE Minor: Digital Literacies
- GE Minor: Diversity and Social Justice
- GE Minor: Environmental Sustainability
- GE Minor: Foundations of Change & Discovery
- GE Minor: Global Connections
- GE Minor: World Cultures and Diversity
To achieve the many different GE student learning outcomes in balance with the many other outcomes students must achieve to graduate several course designations have been created to overlay CSUSB campus requirements with the state requirements. These designations ensure that students complete requirements specific to CSUSB values regardless of their choices in GE. Courses with a designation go beyond a focus on the associated GLOs; they intentionally and comprehensively incorporate the designation in the content and goals of the course. Contained within the course offerings for GE foundations and disciplinary perspectives are offerings with course designations that fulfill the following GE requirements.
Students may satisfy Diversity and Inclusiveness, Writing Intensive, and Global Perspectives designations with courses in their major with classes that have designations.
Diversity and Inclusiveness Designation (DI)
Courses with a DI designation comprehensively explore multiple perspectives in order to develop student understanding to collaborate respectfully and effectively with others across a variety of cultures and contexts. Students must complete 1 DI designated course.
| AAED 3431 | Art and Human Development | 3 |
| AAED 4435 | Arts in Corrections Practicum | 3 |
| AH 1103 | Art History Methodologies 1 | 3 |
| AH 1104 | Art History Methodologies 2 | 3 |
| AH 1120 | Globalization, Art, and Visual Culture | 3 |
| AH 1221 | Art History Foundations 1 | 3 |
| AH 1222 | Art History Foundations 2 | 3 |
| AH 3210 | Visualizing Gender, Performing Identity | 3 |
| AH 3250 | Topics and Themes of Art History and Exhibitions | 3 |
| AH 3310 | Asian Contemporary Art | 3 |
| AH 3350 | Contemporary Art and Culture of the Americas | 3 |
| AH 4250 | Art History Seminar | 3 |
| AH 5250 | Art History Capstone Research Seminar | 3 |
| AH 5290 | Art History Conference | 3 |
| ANTH 1001 | Humans, Apes, and Monkeys: Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 1002 | Understanding Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| ANTH 1400 | World History to c. 1500 | 3 |
| ANTH 3500 | The Race Concept in Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 3603 | Gendered Worlds: Power, Difference, and & In/equality | 3 |
| ARAB 1112 | Beginning Arabic 2 | 3 |
| ARAB 2900 | Arabic Literature in Translation | 3 |
| ARAB 3900 | Female Voices in Arab American Literature | 3 |
| ARAB 4900 | Voices and Visions from the Arab World | 3 |
| ART 2400 | Introduction to Chicanx Art | 3 |
| ART 3000 | Art and Activism | 3 |
| ASL 1112 | American Sign Language II | 3 |
| CAHU 1112 | Language Study II: Cahuilla | 3 |
| CAL 1500 | Digital Humanities and Arts | 3 |
| CAL 1804 | Rock and Roll: Justice and Society | 3 |
| CAL 3250 | Perspectives on Gender | 3 |
| CAL 3300 | Arts and Ideas in A Changing Global World | 3 |
| CAL 3350 | Latinx Border Identity: A Transmedia Perspective | 3 |
| CAL 3550 | LGBTQ+ Issues in the Humanities | 3 |
| CAL 3700 | African Arts Heritage | 3 |
| CAL 3750 | Exploring the World of Islam | 3 |
| CAL 3888 | Asian Humanities in a Globalized World | 3 |
| CHIN 1112 | College Chinese II | 3 |
| CHIN 2000 | Introduction to Chinese Civilization | 3 |
| CHIN 2900 | Chinese Literature in Translation | 3 |
| CJUS 4451 | Women and Crime | 3 |
| COMM 1020 | Looking at Movies | 3 |
| COMM 2201 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 3334 | Global Cinema | 3 |
| COMM 3336 | Queer Cinema | 3 |
| COMM 4211 | Communication and Gender | 3 |
| COMM 4301 | Gender, Race, and Class in Media | 3 |
| COMM 4302 | Latinx, Media, and Cultures | 3 |
| ENG 1200 | Multi-Ethnic American Literature | 3 |
| ENG 1210 | Diversity Literature and Social Justice | 3 |
| ENG 1700 | Studies in Literature and Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENG 3000 | Studies in Global Literatures | 3 |
| ENG 3200 | Literature for Children and Young Adults | 3 |
| ENG 3140 | Native American and Indigenous Literatures | 3 |
| FIN 3555 | Business and Asian Culture | 3 |
| FREN 1112 | Beginning French 2 | 3 |
| FREN 2900 | French Literature and Film in English | 3 |
| GEOG 1650 | World Regions and Peoples | 3 |
| GSS 1000 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
| GSS 1010 | Introduction to Masculinity Studies | 3 |
| GSS 1020 | Introduction to Transgender Studies | 3 |
| GSS 1030 | Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies | 3 |
| GSS 4200 | Feminist Theory | 3 |
| GSS 4500 | Queer Theory | 3 |
| HIST 1400 | World History to c. 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 1440 | World History from c.1500 | 3 |
| HIST 1460 | History of the United States: Pre-Colonization to Present | 3 |
| HIST 1460H | Honors History of the United States: Pre-Colonization to Present | 3 |
| HIST 2000 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 2010 | United States History, 1877 to the Present | 3 |
| HIST 3380 | Ancient Egyptian Art | 3 |
| HIST 3890 | Images of Africa | 3 |
| HIST 4330 | Modern Chinese History in Fiction and Film | 3 |
| HON 3250 | Social Sciences and Natural Sciences Praxis | 3 |
| JAPN 1112 | Beginning Japanese II | 3 |
| JAPN 2900 | Japanese Literature in English | 3 |
| KOR 1112 | Beginning Korean 2 | 3 |
| KOR 2900 | Korean Literature in English | 3 |
| LUIS 1112 | Language Study II: Luise o | 3 |
| MUS 1270 | History of Electronic Music | 3 |
| MUS 1865 | Global Hip Hop | 3 |
| MUS 1969 | LGBTQ+ Influences in Music | 3 |
| MUS 3080 | Women in Music | 3 |
| MUS 3309 | Jazz History in America and African-American Culture | 3 |
| MUS 3510 | Latin American Music | 3 |
| NSCI 3250 | Perspectives on Gender | 3 |
| NURS 4417 | Community & Public Health Nursing Practice | 5 |
| NURS 4510 | Community/Public Health Promotion | 3 |
| NURS 4512 | Community/Public Health Promotion Practicum | 3 |
| PA 3050 | Organizations in Multicultural and Diverse Societies | 3 |
| PHIL 3011 | Philosophy of Race | 3 |
| PHIL 3012 | Philosophy of Gender | 3 |
| PHIL 3014 | Environmental Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 3020 | Philosophy of Hip Hop | 3 |
| PHIL 3025 | Marginalized in America | 3 |
| PHIL 3026 | Philosophy of Disability | 3 |
| PHIL 3320 | Latin American Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 3530 | Social Epistemology | 3 |
| PORT 1112 | Language Study II: Portuguese | 3 |
| SERR 1112 | Language Study II: Serrano | 3 |
| SOC 1100 | Latino Communities, Wellness, and Life Skills | 3 |
| SOC 3410 | The African American Family | 3 |
| SOC 3420 | The Latino Family | 3 |
| SOC 4420 | The Latino Experience in the U.S. | 3 |
| SOC 5440 | LGBTQ Families | 3 |
| SPAN 1112 | College Spanish 2 | 3 |
| SPAN 2900 | Spanish Literature and Film in English | 3 |
| SPAN 3900 | Voices & Visions from the Hispanic World | 3 |
| SSCI 3000 | Global Issues and Perspectives | 3 |
| SSCI 3001 | Global Issues and Perspectives | 3 |
| SSCI 3010 | Revolutions and Revolutionary Ideas | 3 |
| SSCI 3011 | Revolutions and Revolutionary Ideas | 3 |
| SSCI 3160 | Race and Racism | 3 |
| SSCI 3250 | Perspectives on Gender | 3 |
| SW 3022 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment II | 3 |
| TA 4663 | Dramatic Literature of Identity | 3 |
| WLL 1112 | Indigenous Language Study 2 | 3 |
| WLL 3940 | Mediterranean Languages and Identities | 3 |
| WLL 3950 | Languages & Cultures | 3 |
Global Perspectives Designation (G)
Courses with a G designation comprehensively develop the student's ability to understand global contexts and to contribute to an ever-changing and pluralistic world. Students must complete 1 G designated course.
| ADMN 1002 | Leadership for Global Challenges: Citizenship in a Sustainable World | 3 |
| AH 1103 | Art History Methodologies 1 | 3 |
| AH 1104 | Art History Methodologies 2 | 3 |
| AH 1120 | Globalization, Art, and Visual Culture | 3 |
| AH 1221 | Art History Foundations 1 | 3 |
| AH 1222 | Art History Foundations 2 | 3 |
| AH 3210 | Visualizing Gender, Performing Identity | 3 |
| AH 3250 | Topics and Themes of Art History and Exhibitions | 3 |
| AH 3310 | Asian Contemporary Art | 3 |
| AH 3350 | Contemporary Art and Culture of the Americas | 3 |
| AH 4250 | Art History Seminar | 3 |
| AH 5250 | Art History Capstone Research Seminar | 3 |
| AH 5290 | Art History Conference | 3 |
| ANTH 1001 | Humans, Apes, and Monkeys: Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 1002 | Understanding Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| ANTH 1400 | World History to c. 1500 | 3 |
| ANTH 3600 | The History of Anthropological Thought | 3 |
| ANTH 3603 | Gendered Worlds: Power, Difference, and & In/equality | 3 |
| ARAB 1112 | Beginning Arabic 2 | 3 |
| ARAB 2900 | Arabic Literature in Translation | 3 |
| ARAB 3900 | Female Voices in Arab American Literature | 3 |
| ARAB 4900 | Voices and Visions from the Arab World | 3 |
| ART 1200 | Creativity, Imagination, and the Consciousness | 3 |
| ART 3332 | Case Studies in Art and Activism | 3 |
| ASL 1112 | American Sign Language II | 3 |
| CAHU 1112 | Language Study II: Cahuilla | 3 |
| CAL 1120 | Global You/U | 3 |
| CAL 3300 | Arts and Ideas in A Changing Global World | 3 |
| CAL 3350 | Latinx Border Identity: A Transmedia Perspective | 3 |
| CAL 3400 | Enduring Questions in Literature, Culture, and Society | 3 |
| CAL 3550 | LGBTQ+ Issues in the Humanities | 3 |
| CAL 3700 | African Arts Heritage | 3 |
| CAL 3750 | Exploring the World of Islam | 3 |
| CAL 3888 | Asian Humanities in a Globalized World | 3 |
| CAL 5763 | International Experience: Latin American Studies | 3 |
| CAL 5783 | International Experience: Asian Studies | 3 |
| CAL 5823 | International Experience: European Studies | 3 |
| CAL 5843 | International Experience: African Studies | 3 |
| CHIN 1112 | College Chinese II | 3 |
| CHIN 2000 | Introduction to Chinese Civilization | 3 |
| CHIN 2900 | Chinese Literature in Translation | 3 |
| COMM 3334 | Global Cinema | 3 |
| COMM 4303 | Global Communication | 3 |
| DES 3001 | Innovator's ToolBox - An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving and Design Thinking | 3 |
| ECON 2000 | The Economy: Problems and Perspectives | 3 |
| ECON 2202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 3000 | Studies in Global Literatures | 3 |
| ENG 3400 | Analysis of Environmental Discourse | 3 |
| ENG 3410 | Environmental Literature | 3 |
| FIN 3555 | Business and Asian Culture | 3 |
| FIN 4330 | International Finance | 3 |
| FREN 1112 | Beginning French 2 | 3 |
| FREN 2900 | French Literature and Film in English | 3 |
| FREN 3900 | Voices & Visions from the Francophone World | 3 |
| GEOG 1010 | Introduction to Human Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 1650 | World Regions and Peoples | 3 |
| GEOG 2000 | Environment and Society | 3 |
| GEOG 5150 | Global Governance and the United Nations System | 3 |
| GEOL 1020 | Plate Tectonics: Key to Understanding Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Tsunami | 3 |
| GEOL 1060 | Environmental Geology and Geological Hazards | 3 |
| GEOL 2040 | Water in the West | 3 |
| GEOL 3020 | Natural Disasters | 3 |
| GEOL 3040 | Energy and the Environment | 3 |
| GSS 1000 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
| GSS 1010 | Introduction to Masculinity Studies | 3 |
| GSS 1030 | Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies | 3 |
| GSS 4200 | Feminist Theory | 3 |
| GSS 4500 | Queer Theory | 3 |
| HIST 1400 | World History to c. 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 1440 | World History from c.1500 | 3 |
| HIST 3380 | Ancient Egyptian Art | 3 |
| HIST 3890 | Images of Africa | 3 |
| HIST 4330 | Modern Chinese History in Fiction and Film | 3 |
| HON 3100 | Natural Sciences and the Humanities | 3 |
| HON 3300 | Social Science and the Humanities Seminar | 3 |
| HSCI 3051 | Health and Human Ecology | 3 |
| JAPN 1112 | Beginning Japanese II | 3 |
| JAPN 2900 | Japanese Literature in English | 3 |
| JAPN 3900 | Voices & Visions from the World of Japanese Anime and Manga | 3 |
| KOR 1112 | Beginning Korean 2 | 3 |
| KOR 2900 | Korean Literature in English | 3 |
| LUIS 1112 | Language Study II: Luise o | 3 |
| MKTG 4700 | International Marketing | 3 |
| MUS 1270 | History of Electronic Music | 3 |
| MUS 1865 | Global Hip Hop | 3 |
| MUS 1800 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| MUS 3500 | Global Music | 3 |
| MUS 3510 | Latin American Music | 3 |
| MUS 3650 | Music for the Screen | 3 |
| NSCI 3001 | Scientific Perspectives on Global Challenges | 3 |
| PA 3150 | Society, Business, & Global Governance | 3 |
| PHIL 1014 | Introduction to Asian Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 3013 | Human Rights & Global Citizenship | 3 |
| PHIL 3320 | Latin American Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 3450 | Asian Philosophy | 3 |
| PORT 1112 | Language Study II: Portuguese | 3 |
| SERR 1112 | Language Study II: Serrano | 3 |
| SOC 3700 | Sociology of Globalization | 3 |
| SOC 5300 | Global Aging | 3 |
| SPAN 1112 | College Spanish 2 | 3 |
| SPAN 2900 | Spanish Literature and Film in English | 3 |
| SPAN 3900 | Voices & Visions from the Hispanic World | 3 |
| SSCI 3000 | Global Issues and Perspectives | 3 |
| SSCI 3001 | Global Issues and Perspectives | 3 |
| SSCI 3010 | Revolutions and Revolutionary Ideas | 3 |
| SSCI 3011 | Revolutions and Revolutionary Ideas | 3 |
| SSCI 3160 | Race and Racism | 3 |
| SSCI 3320 | Understanding Capitalism | 3 |
| SSCI 3390 | Climate Change | 3 |
| TA 1160 | World Drama | 3 |
| WLL 1112 | Indigenous Language Study 2 | 3 |
| WLL 3920 | Great Works, Revolutionary Ideas, and Important Discoveries | 3 |
| WLL 3940 | Mediterranean Languages and Identities | 3 |
| WLL 3950 | Languages & Cultures | 3 |
Writing Intensive Requirements (WI)
Students must complete 2 WI designated courses. Students satisfy the writing requirements by completing:
- Two Writing Intensive (WI) designated courses, at least one at the upper-division level (required to satisfy GWAR).
- Students may complete 1 writing-intensive course outside of GE (major, minor, or elective) to satisfy 1 WI course.
| AH 1103 | Art History Methodologies 1 | 3 |
| AH 1104 | Art History Methodologies 2 | 3 |
| AH 1120 | Globalization, Art, and Visual Culture | 3 |
| AH 1221 | Art History Foundations 1 | 3 |
| AH 1222 | Art History Foundations 2 | 3 |
| AH 3210 | Visualizing Gender, Performing Identity | 3 |
| AH 3250 | Topics and Themes of Art History and Exhibitions | 3 |
| AH 3310 | Asian Contemporary Art | 3 |
| AH 3350 | Contemporary Art and Culture of the Americas | 3 |
| AH 4250 | Art History Seminar | 3 |
| AH 5250 | Art History Capstone Research Seminar | 3 |
| AH 5290 | Art History Conference | 3 |
| ANTH 4603L | Museum Research and Exhibit Development | 4 |
| ARAB 3900 | Female Voices in Arab American Literature | 3 |
| ART 1150 | Language of Art | 3 |
| ART 3000 | Art and Activism | 3 |
| ASTR 4000 | Observational Astronomy | 3 |
| BIOL 3100 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 3630 | Comparative Animal Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 3640 | Comparative Animal Physiology II | 4 |
| CAL 5953 | Independent Study in the Humanities | 3 |
| CD 4498 | Advanced Child and Family Development | 3 |
| COMM 4101 | Communication Research Methodology | 3 |
| CSE 4880 | Ethics Senior Seminar | 3 |
| CSE 5208 | Introduction to Computer Engineering Design | 4 |
| DES 4195 | Design Portfolio | 3 |
| DES 5100 | Design Capstone Thesis: Research | 6 |
| DES 5115 | Design Capstone Thesis: Project | 6 |
| ECON 3900 | Writing in Economics | 3 |
| ECTS 5560 | Graduate Intensive Academic Writing | 3 |
| ENG 1210 | Diversity Literature and Social Justice | 3 |
| ENG 1300 | Foundation Seminar: Language, Society, and Power | 3 |
| ENG 2400 | Writing in the Public Sphere | 3 |
| ENG 3000 | Studies in Global Literatures | 3 |
| ENG 3010 | Analysis of Poetry and Drama | 3 |
| ENG 3030 | Analysis of Fiction and Nonfiction Prose | 3 |
| ENG 3060 | Writing as Academic Inquiry | 3 |
| ENG 3061 | Science Writing as Academic Inquiry | 3 |
| ENG 3070 | Theories of Public and Professional Writing | 3 |
| ENG 3140 | Native American and Indigenous Literatures | 3 |
| ENG 3210 | Language, Thought, and Culture | 3 |
| ENG 3240 | Studies in Literary Topics | 3 |
| ENG 3300 | Tutoring Writing: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| ENG 3400 | Analysis of Environmental Discourse | 3 |
| ENG 3410 | Environmental Literature | 3 |
| ENG 3500 | Literary Movements: Aesthetics and Craft | 3 |
| ENG 3700 | Turning Points in Literary History | 3 |
| ENG 5150 | Senior Seminar in Literature | 3 |
| ES 3000 | Research Methods in Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| FREN 3900 | Voices & Visions from the Francophone World | 3 |
| GEOL 3990 | Geological Research Design | 3 |
| HON 1000 | Constructing Knowledge | 3 |
| HON 1200 | Thinking Critically | 3 |
| HON 3100 | Natural Sciences and the Humanities | 3 |
| HON 3200 | Social Sciences and Natural Sciences Seminar | 3 |
| HON 3250 | Social Sciences and Natural Sciences Praxis | 3 |
| HON 3300 | Social Science and the Humanities Seminar | 3 |
| HSCI 3208 | Introduction to Professional Development and Communication | 3 |
| HSCI 4501 | Advanced Environmental Health | 4 |
| HSCI 4662 | Advanced Nutrition and Topics | 3 |
| HSCI 4690 | Senior Capstone | 2 |
| JAPN 3900 | Voices & Visions from the World of Japanese Anime and Manga | 3 |
| KINE 3700 | Statistics in Kinesiology | 3 |
| MATH 3100 | Mathematical Thinking: Communication and Proof | 4 |
| MGMT 3500 | Applied Communication | 3 |
| MUS 3050 | Western Music History from 1700 to 1900 | 3 |
| MUS 3060 | Western Music History from 1900 to the present | 3 |
| NSCI 3001 | Scientific Perspectives on Global Challenges | 3 |
| NSCI 3010 | Introduction to STEM and STEM Research | 2 |
| NURS 3010 | Role Transition to Professional Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 3640 | Introduction to Theories of Nursing & Health | 3 |
| PHIL 1011 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 1012 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 1012H | Honors Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 1013 | Introduction to Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| PHIL 1014 | Introduction to Asian Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 1015 | Introduction to Knowledge and Reality | 3 |
| PHIL 1015H | Honors Introduction to Knowledge and Reality | 3 |
| PHIL 3006 | Philosophy in Children's Literature | 3 |
| PHIL 3007 | Philosophy in Young Adult Literature | 3 |
| PHIL 3008 | Philosophy in World Literature | 3 |
| PHIL 3010 | Truth, Lies and Bullshit | 3 |
| PHIL 3011 | Philosophy of Race | 3 |
| PHIL 3012 | Philosophy of Gender | 3 |
| PHIL 3013 | Human Rights & Global Citizenship | 3 |
| PHIL 3014 | Environmental Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 3015 | Roots and Results of Democracy | 3 |
| PHIL 3016 | Real Ethics in a Virtual World | 3 |
| PHIL 3017 | Scientific Revolutions | 3 |
| PHIL 3020 | Philosophy of Hip Hop | 3 |
| PHIL 3025 | Marginalized in America | 3 |
| PHIL 3026 | Philosophy of Disability | 3 |
| PHIL 3040 | Philosophy and Film | 3 |
| PHIL 3210 | Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 3250 | Early Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 3290 | Topics in the History of Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 3310 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 3315 | Moral Psychology | 3 |
| PHIL 3320 | Latin American Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 3330 | Social and Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 3355 | Jurisprudence | 3 |
| PHIL 3390 | Topics in Value Theory | 3 |
| PHIL 3410 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| PHIL 3450 | Asian Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 3510 | Theory of Knowledge | 3 |
| PHIL 3520 | Philosophy of Science | 3 |
| PHIL 3530 | Social Epistemology | 3 |
| PHIL 3550 | Metaphysics | 3 |
| PHIL 3560 | Philosophy of Logic and Mathematics | 3 |
| PHIL 3580 | Philosophy of Language | 3 |
| PHIL 3590 | Topics in Metaphysics and Knowledge | 3 |
| PHIL 3610 | Phenomenology | 3 |
| PHIL 3620 | Existentialism | 3 |
| PHIL 3630 | Continental Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 3900 | Topics in Philosophy | 3 |
| PHYS 4800 | Senior Thesis | 2 |
| PSYC 4421 | Advanced Seminar in Psychology: Developmental | 3 |
| PSYC 4422 | Advanced Seminar in Psychology: Clinical | 3 |
| PSYC 4423 | Advanced Seminar in Psychology: Biological | 3 |
| PSYC 4424 | Advanced Seminar in Psychology: Social | 3 |
| PSYC 4425 | Advanced Seminar in Psychology: Personality | 3 |
| PSYC 4426 | Advanced Seminar in Psychology: Learning and Motivation | 3 |
| PSYC 4427 | Advanced Seminar in Psychology: Cognition and Perception | 3 |
| PSYC 4428 | Advanced Seminar in Psychology: Industrial and Organizational | 3 |
| PSYC 4431 | Experimental Psychology: Developmental | 4 |
| PSYC 4432 | Experimental Psychology: Clinical | 4 |
| PSYC 4433 | Experimental Psychology: Biological | 4 |
| PSYC 4434 | Experimental Psychology: Social | 4 |
| PSYC 4435 | Experimental Psychology: Personality | 4 |
| PSYC 4436 | Experimental Psychology: Learning and Motivation | 4 |
| PSYC 4437 | Experimental Psychology: Cognition and Perception | 4 |
| PSYC 4438 | Experimental Psychology: Industrial and Organizational | 4 |
| SOC 5250 | Indian Nations and Native America | 3 |
| SOC 5300 | Global Aging | 3 |
| SOC 5400 | Sociology of Higher Education | 3 |
| SOC 5500 | Applied Sociological Research | 3 |
| SOC 5600 | Social Determinants of Health | 3 |
| SOC 5900 | Seminar in Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 5971 | Honors Seminar 1 | 3 |
| SPAN 3900 | Voices & Visions from the Hispanic World | 3 |
| SSCI 3001 | Global Issues and Perspectives | 3 |
| SSCI 3011 | Revolutions and Revolutionary Ideas | 3 |
| SSCI 3060 | Expository Writing for the Social Sciences | 3 |
| SSCI 5940 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| SW 3010 | Social Work Research | 4 |
| TA 3161 | Theatre History and Literature I | 3 |
| TA 3162 | Theatre History and Literature II | 3 |
| TA 4163 | Criticism of Plays in Performance | 3 |
| WLL 3920 | Great Works, Revolutionary Ideas, and Important Discoveries | 3 |