~ The Sociology Program at Missouri State ~
The General Education Requirement
Basic Required CoursesIDS 110 Introduction to University Life. 1(0-2)F,S.
Prerequisite: For freshmen only. Designed to facilitate a successful university experience, this course introduces students to the purposes and processes of higher education. Emphasis is placed on the holistic development of the student. Required of freshmen. Honors students must substitute UHC 110 for this class (the Honors level of the same course).
CIS/CSC 101 Computers for Learning. 2(1-2)F,S.
Fundamental computer concepts including word processing, spreadsheets, accessing information and the responsible use of information and technology. Course may be waived by proficiency exam. A student may not receive credit toward a degree for both CIS 101 and CSC 101.
COM 115 Fundamentals of Public Speaking. 3(3-0)F,S.
Instruction and practice in researching, composing and delivering formal and informal speeches in a variety of public contexts. Representative topics include: ethics in public speaking; listening; library research; outlining; delivery; writing in an oral style; evaluation of public address; and analyzing and adapting to audiences. The course emphasizes informative and persuasive speaking.
ENG 110 Writing I. 3(3-0)F,S.
Prerequisite: placement determined by diagnostic essay. Critical reading and writing skills applicable to writing within and beyond the college community. Emphasis on composition processes, argumentation of diverse issues, and collaborative learning, such as peer review. Students wishing to be exempt from Writing I must write a level 6 placement essay and submit a portfolio of writings for evaluation. Guidelines and evaluation criteria for portfolios are available in the Department of English.
WRITING II:Choose from writing courses that are offered by our academic departments. So, if you're a major or minor in any of the following departments, maybe you'd profit from taking your Writing II requirement with them. Included are ACC 360, AGR 320, ART 370, COM 337, ENG 310 or ENG 321 (see below), GLG 358, HST 310, JRN 371, NUR 472, PED 310, PLS 310, or REL 310.
MTH 135 or any high numbered MTH course (Choose one from below):
MTH 135 College Algebra. 3(3-0) or 3(2-2)F,S.
Prerequisite: "C" grade or better in MTH 103 or equivalent, or 2 units of high school algebra and an approved score on a departmental placement examination. Contents include the study of linear and quadratic equations; inequalities and their applications; polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; and systems of equations. A student who takes MTH 135 and 138 receives credit toward graduation for MTH 138 only. This course will not count toward a mathematics major or minor. Assignment to the 3(3-0) version of the course is in summer only. A grade of "C" or better is required in this course to take MTH 181, MTH 285, or MTH 287. This course may not be taken pass/not pass.
MTH 138 Pre-Calculus Mathematics. 5(5-0)F,S.
Prerequisites: an approved score on the departmental placement examination; or "C" grade or better in MTH 103 or equivalent. Selected topics in algebra and trigonometry to prepare the student for calculus. A student who takes MTH 135 and 138 receives credit toward graduation only for one of the courses. Will not count toward mathematics major or minor. A grade of "C" or better is required in this course in order to take MTH 261, MTH 287, CSC 125, or CSC 131. This course may not be taken pass/not pass.
MTH 145 Contemporary Mathematics. 3(3-0)F,S.
Prerequisites: "C" grade or better in MTH 103 or equivalent, or two units of high school algebra and an approved score on a departmental placement test. This is a problem solving course. Core topics will be: patterns, set theory, algebra applications, number theory, geometry, probability, statistics, and mathematics of finance. It will not substitute for any other mathematics course. This course will not count towards a mathematics major or minor. A grade of "C" or better is required to take MTH 320. This course will not serve as a prerequisite for any mathematics courses except MTH 320. This course may not be taken pass/not pass.
PED 100 Fitness for Living. 2(1-2)F,S.
The values of health-related physical fitness; ramifications of a negative health life-style presented for individuals living in an automated, sedentary society, encouraging students to make intelligent decisions concerning a positive health life-style to enhance wellness now and in the future. Laboratory helps the individual discover his or her needs for achieving and maintaining high-level wellness.
Back to General Education
The Department | Anthropology | Criminology | Sociology | Missouri State | Contact Us