Academic Overview
Academic Programs
General Education Goals Our goals for all of our students are to develop:
A Life of Learning
• Effective communication, quantitative and critical thinking skills • Breadth of knowledge in a variety of disciplines, as well as critical understanding in a major field of study • Enduring respect for Judeo-Christian values, a commitment to service and a foundation for life-long learning • Intellectual, spiritual and social growth consistent with Judeo-Christian traditions
The mission of Waynesburg University is to provide an academic foundation for lifelong learning and to empower students to pursue lives of purpose. Throughout your experience, you will take a variety of courses representing the liberal arts and sciences, which are intended to provide breadth to your educational experience.
General Education Requirements Writing Skills • ENG 101: College Composition I or ENG 187: Honors College Composition I • ENG 102: College Composition II, ENG 185: Introduction to Literary Studies, or ENG 188: Honors College Composition II Quantitative Reasoning Skills • MAT 106: Beginning Algebra or enrollment in a higher-level math course (above 106) or BUS 216: Quantitative Business Analysis II • Passing score on the Math Assessment Test, to be taken in the second semester of the sophomore year. Computer Literacy Skills • CSC 105: Introduction to Computers or COM 126: Principles of Design or ECE 107: Technology in Early Childhood or MSE 107: Instructional Technologies and Computer Applications for the Middle-Level Classroom or SED 107: Instructional Technologies and Computer Applications for the Secondary Classroom Wellness – Life Skills • LSK 101 (in conjunction with a Life Skills lab), LSK 125 (varsity sport), or NUR 105 Natural and Physical Sciences • Two laboratory science courses
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Fine Arts, Language Arts and Communication • Three credit hours from fine arts (art, music, theatre) • One literature course from English • Three additional credit hours from fine arts (art, music, theatre), language arts (literature, writing, Spanish, language), or communication (film, photography, speech) History, Biblical and Ministry Studies and Philosophy • One history course • BMS 105 or 106 • One philosophy course Social and Behavioral Sciences (two disciplines must be represented) • Two courses from Business administration (BUS 228), economics, geography, international studies (INT 105), political science, psychology, or sociology Service Learning • One service learning course (SLR 105, 106, 107, 205, 206, 305, 306) Waynesburg Experience – Fiat Lux • WBE 108 Study in Depth • All baccalaureate degree candidates must complete a major course of study.
University Catalog The University Catalog is the primary reference tool for knowing the academic requirements and policies; it is important that you become familiar with its contents. The catalog and its course requirements that were established when you enrolled are the standard by which you must fulfill your educational requirements. A .pdf file of the University Catalog is available through the myConnect portal. Simply log in at myconnect.waynesburg.edu and click on the University Links tab, where you will find .pdf versions of the University Catalog, the Student Handbook and Campus Information Guide. O r you can go straight to the Catalog at this web address: ftp://classes. waynesburg.edu/University%20Catalog/wucatalog.pdf
Course Requirements Every full-time student will need to be enrolled in 12–18 credit hours each semester. In most cases, 124 credit hours are required to graduate (an average of 15.5 credits per semester for 8 semesters). At Waynesburg University, the general education requirements account for a little over 1/3 of those credit hours.
Choosing a Major Additionally, you will be expected to develop specialization through the selection of a major program. While there is no requirement to make that choice now, you might have indicated on your admissions application a preference. If you know that the major you selected on your admissions application is no longer accurate, please indicate your most current choice on the Academic Programs Sheet included with this packet. Declaring a major is an important decision. All firstyear students have either declared a major or are “exploring.” Please indicate your current choice of major on the enclosed Academic Programs Sheet and return it to us. If you are “exploring,” please be sure to rank order the academic programs you are considering. We utilize this ranking to put together a schedule for you that truly allows you to “explore” some academic areas of interest. First Year Guide — 2012/13
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