Earners of this microcredential will acquire knowledge and skills in analytic thinking, problem-solving, cultural competency, and information management. This microcredential consists of courses in Arts, Humanities, Natural Science, and Modern Languages,. Earners will achieve skills that are useful and important for all educated persons, regardless of their jobs or professions. Successful completion of this microcredential satisfies 4 of the 7 SUNY required general education subject areas.
Course Requirement:
Students select courses from each of the four General Education Competency Areas.
VIS 101: Introduction to Drawing
VIS 103: Introduction to Watercolor
VIS 104: Introduction to Calligraphy
VIS 105: Introduction to Photography
VIS 106: Introduction to Pastels
VIS 114: Principles of Color
VIS 115: Three-Dimensional Design
VIS 260: Graphic Design for Non-Majors
VIS 265: Web Design for Non-Majors
ART 200: History of Graphic Design
ART 201: Survey of Art History: Prehistoric Times through the Middle Ages
ART 202: Survey of Art History: Early Renaissance to Present
ART 203: History of Interaction Design
ART 242: Italian Renaissance Art
ART 303: MesoAmerican Art History
GEO 201: Physical Geography
CHM 124: Principles of Chemistry
CHM 152: General Chemistry Principles I
CHM 153: General Chemistry Principles II
BIO 120: General Biology (non-majors)
BIO 123: Human Body in Health and Disease (non-majors)
BIO 125: Principles of Nutrition (non-majors)
BIO 130: Biological Principles I (BIO majors)
BIO 166: Principles of Human Anatomy & Physiology (specific for Dental Hygiene and/or MLS students)
BIO 170: Human Anatomy and Physiology (Nursing, pre-allied health students)
BIO 192: Botany (Horticulture students)
BIO 197: Human Biology (non-majors)
PHY 110: Physical Science: Physical Geology
PHY 111: Physical Science: Historical Geology
PHY 112: Physical Science Survey
PHY 113: Physical Science: Physics
PHY 114: Physical Science: Environment
PHY 115: Physical Science: Energy
PHY 116: Physical Science: Meteorology
PHY 117: Physical Science: Solar Astronomy
PHY 118: Physical Science: Stellar Astronomy
PHY 119: Physical Science: Technology
PHY 120: Physical Science: Extraterrestrial Phenomena
PHY 121: Descriptive Classical Physics
PHY 122: Descriptive Modern Physics
PHY 123: The Theory of Everything
*Please note: Labs may be required.
ARA 131: Arabic I
ARA 132: Arabic II
CHI 151: Chinese I
CHI 152: Chinese II
FRE 101: French I
FRE 102: French II
GER 111: German I
GER 112: German II
ITA 121: Italian I
ITA 122: Italian II
ITA 125: Italian for Business
SPA 141: Spanish I
SPA 142: Spanish II
SPA 145: Spanish for Medical Personnel
Minimum Grade Requirement:
In order to earn the SUNY: GEN ED microcredential, students must achieve a final grade of C or better in all four general education courses selected from the areas listed above.
Comprehensive Reflection Paper Requirement:
Upon completion of the four General Education courses, students will integrate their learning by writing a comprehensive reflection paper, demonstrating new opportunities for growth and insight, especially in the face of adversity or challenge. The microcredential will be issued after a passing grade on the reflection paper is earned.
Application information:
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