The hours listed for each area below indicate the minimum number of hours that must be chosen from that area.
Engineering majors should consult the engineering section for general studies requirements.
Health and Physical Education (2)
Courses should introduce the student to health principles and, by stressing both theory and activity, emphasize the pursuit of healthful living.
Physical Activity (2)
Two hours must be chosen from the physical activity area.
Health
History (8)
Courses in history help the student understand the forces that have shaped the individual in his culture and society. History courses interpret the sweep of cultures, instilling an appreciation for the development of civilization and an awareness of the unique place of the Christian church in time.
Social Science (4)
Courses in social science should help the student understand the forces that have shaped the individual in his culture and society. Social science courses contribute to the student’s understanding of the ideas, logic, and methods of the scientific study of human relations.
Students must complete one of the following courses:
or complete both of the following courses:
| PSYC 140 | Introduction to Psychology: Social Foundations | 4 |
| PSYC 141 | Introduction to Psychology: Biological Foundations | 4 |
Social Science Electives:
Humanities (12)
Courses in the fine arts, literature, and philosophy should introduce the student to human aesthetic and intellectual aspirations and achievements. Fine arts and literature courses should concentrate upon ideas and styles in their cultural context rather than upon the development of skills. Philosophy courses should in their manner and subject matter clearly foster an understanding of and appreciation for philosophy as a distinct mode of inquiry.
Humanities courses must be chosen from at least two of the three areas below:
Fine Arts
Literature
Philosophy
Language Arts (12)
Courses should introduce the student to the concepts and skills of the language arts by emphasizing the practice of effective written and oral communication. Courses in foreign language should emphasize the acquisition of such communicative skills as speaking, reading, and writing a foreign language while introducing students to a foreign culture and its thought.
Required Courses:
| ENGL 121 | College Writing I | 3 |
| ENGL 122 | College Writing II | 3 |
| | or | |
| HONR 141 | Writing Seminar: Identity, Responsibility, and Citizenship | 3 |
| HONR 142 | Writing Seminar: Rhetoric, Style, and Ethics | 3 |
| SPCH 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 4 |
| | or | |
| SPCH 207 | Small Group Communication | 4 |
Language Arts Electives:
Foreign Language
All B.A. students are required to complete a foreign language sequence of 12 quarter hours at the elementary level or 8 quarter hours at the intermediate level. (The Greek I sequence plus GREK 331 satisfies this requirement.)
Elementary
Intermediate
Mathematics (4)
Courses in mathematics should emphasize mathematical thought and practice and the relationship of mathematics to other disciplines.
Natural Science (8)
Courses in science should emphasize methods of measurement and discovery and should help the student to understand through theory and practice how hypotheses are developed, tested, and applied.
8 hours must be taken from one course sequence.
The following course does not satisfy the natural science requirement but may be counted as a general studies elective:
Transfer Students:
All students are required to complete a two-course sequence of a laboratory science except transfer students from accredited institutions who have completed:
- Two different laboratory sciences before entering WWU.
- One laboratory science that is not offered at WWU. In this case, the completion of any additional laboratory science will fulfill the requirement.
Religion and Theology (18)
Courses in religion and theology should emphasize the understanding and application of Biblical knowledge, foster continued spiritual growth, and help the student develop a personal religious philosophy and prepare for active witnessing.
A minimum of one lower-division course (courses numbered from 100 to 299) must be completed before registering for any upper-division courses (courses numbered 300 and above).
A minimum of six credits must be upper-division.
A minimum of six credits must be from biblical studies (courses with the RELB prefix), including RELB 104 Ministry of Jesus for all first-year students.
Students, except for engineering and nursing majors, who are seeking a baccalaureate degree must complete one of the following courses:
Biblical Studies: 6
RELB 104: Required for all first-year students.
Religion or Theology
Requirements for students transferring credit from non-Seventh-day Adventist, regionally accredited institutions:
Students transferring 45-89 credits from non-Seventh-day Adventist, regionally accredited colleges/universities must complete 12 credits of religion/theology at a regionally accredited Adventist college/university. A minimum of 3 credits must be in biblical studies (RELB), a minimum of 3 credits must be upper-division, and one of the following courses must be completed: RELT 110, RELT 202, RELT 417, or RELH 457.
Students transferring 90-135 credits from non-Seventh-day Adventist, regionally accredited colleges/universities must complete 10 credits of religion/theology at a regionally accredited Adventist college/university. A minimum of 3 credits must be from biblical studies (RELB), a minimum of 3 credits must be upper-division, and one of the following courses must be completed: RELT 110, RELT 202, RELT 417, or RELH 457.
Students transferring more than 135 credits from non-Seventh-day Adventist, regionally accredited colleges/universities must complete 8 credits of religion/theology at a regionally accredited Adventist college/university. A minimum of 3 credits must be from biblical studies (RELB), a minimum of 3 credits must be upper-division, and one of the following courses must be completed: RELT 110, RELT 202, RELT 417, or RELH 457.