CASA—COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES ADVISING
Which GEC+CAR categories are you interested in meeting this semester?
Literature (GLT) go to literature page 2 courses
Students read and write about selected works of prose and/or poetry from diverse cultural traditions, analyzing the context, aims, and methods of literary expression.
Fine Arts (GFA) go to fine arts page 1 course
By focusing on painting, sculpture, architecture, drama, dance, cinema, or music, students gain understanding of the aims and methods of artistic expression and the role of cultural traditions and artistic value in human society.
Philosophical/Religious/Ethical Perspectives (GPR) go to gpr page 1 course
For two or more significant philosophical, ethical, and/or religious traditions, students examine and compare assumptions, modes of thought, and attendant practices, and analyze their effects on behavior.
Historical Perspectives- Premodern (GPM) go to gpm page 1 course
Students use an historical approach to a specific region and period to explore the context of events (social structure, economics, political systems, culture, or beliefs), evaluate evidence and divergent interpretations, and communicate historical ideas in writing.
Historical Perspectives - Modern (GMO) go to gmo page 1 course
Students use an historical approach to a specific region and period to explore the context of events (social structure, economics, political systems, culture, or beliefs), evaluate evidence and divergent interpretations, and communicate historical ideas in writing.
Mathematics (GMT) go to gmt page 1 course
Students gain the skills to perform computations on data, to use mathematical principles to solve problems, and to reason with and manipulate concepts within a mathematical system.
Natural Sciences— Physical (GPS) go to gps page at least 1 course
By focusing on the concepts of one physical or biological science, students gain understanding of scientific inquiry as they analyze empirical information, distinguish between primary research and secondary reports, and communicate effectively about scientific issues
Natural Sciences- Life (GLS) go to gls page at least 1 course
By focusing on the concepts of one physical or biological science, students gain understanding of scientific inquiry as they analyze empirical information, distinguish between primary research and secondary reports, and communicate effectively about scientific issues
Reasoning and Discourse (GRD) go to grd page 2 courses
Students gain skills in intellectual discourse, including constructing cogent arguments, locating, synthesizing and analyzing documents, and writing and speaking clearly, coherently, and effectively.
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GSB) go to gsb page 3 courses
By focusing on a particular discipline which studies the behavior of individuals, groups, or organizations, students learn to use its methodology and theoretical framework to interpret, analyze, and evaluate the broader social contexts of individual events or situations.
Foreign Langauge Intermediate Proficiency (GFL) 0-4 courses
Intermediate-level proficiency in one language required. Proficiency may be demonstrated by placement test or by completing course work through course number 204 *** in: French, German ** , Greek, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish