{"id":81,"date":"2022-06-30T15:07:01","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T19:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/?page_id=81"},"modified":"2026-06-29T11:38:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T15:38:51","slug":"general-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/general-education\/","title":{"rendered":"General Education Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-undergraduate-general-education-program-at-the-citadel\">Undergraduate General Education Program at 91ÁÔÆæ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The undergraduate General Education Program at 91ÁÔÆæ consists of a core curriculum that is integrated across all four years. 91ÁÔÆæs will choose a 6-credit hour pair of Freshman Seminars and take freshman lab science and freshman math courses determined by their major. All students will then take courses in Physical Fitness, Resiliency and Wellness, Professional Communication and American Government. During sophomore through senior years, classes in English, History, Natural Science and Social Science will be determined by a student\u2019s declared strand. Finally juniors will take Leadership in Organizations and seniors will take a Capstone course embedded in their major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-general-education-outcomes\">General Education Outcomes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the four-year core curriculum, students will develop skills in Critical Thinking, Ethical Reasoning, Intercultural Knowledge &amp; Competence, Quantitative Literacy, and Written Communication, while developing Knowledge of Human Cultures and the Physical and Natural World.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-required-cadet-and-day-program-general-education-classes\">Required Cadet and Day Program General Education Classes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FSEM 101: Freshman Seminar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FSWI 101: Freshman Seminar Writing Intensive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freshman Math<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freshman Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign Language<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication &#8211; Either COMM 216, 260, or alternate for some majors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RPED 260: Physical Fitness, Resiliency, &amp; Wellness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LDRS 202: Principled Leadership in American Government<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LDRS 371: Leadership in Organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strand Courses: ENGS, NTSS, HISS, SCSS, ELES (some majors will have variations)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-strand-course\">What is a Strand Course?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Strand model is designed to better engage students in required courses by providing students with more choice over what they study. 91ÁÔÆæs will be able to choose one of five engaging themes that will shape their coursework in English (ENGS 30x), History (HISS 30x), Natural Science (NTSS 30x) and Social Science (SCSS 30x). These themes are currently Technology (301 sections), Conflict (302 sections), Citizenship (303 sections), Wellness (304 sections) and Sustainability (305 sections). Within a Strand subject area students may choose from a variety of courses each semester. 91ÁÔÆæs may take all their Strand requirements within a single Strand or create a customized program of study by taking classes from multiple Strands. Updated descriptions for all Strand courses are posted on the Registrar\u2019s website prior to registration every semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All classes within the same strand will have the same course number, but a different prefix:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technology \u2013 ELES 301, ENGS 301, HISS 301, NTSS 301 &amp; SCSS 301<br>Conflict \u2013 ELES 302, ENGS 302, HISS 302, NTSS 302 &amp; SCSS 302<br>Citizenship \u2013 ELES 303, ENGS 303, HISS 303, NTSS 303 &amp; SCSS 303<br>Wellness \u2013 ELES 304, ENGS 304, HISS 304, NTSS 304 &amp; SCSS 304<br>Sustainability \u2013 ELES 305, ENGS 305, HISS 305, NTSS 305 &amp; SCSS 305<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the Registrar&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/registrar\/general-education-courses\/strand-classes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strand course page<\/a> to see current offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aac-amp-u-value-rubrics\">AAC&amp;U VALUE Rubrics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\">Value Rubrics<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/Civic-Engagement-VALUE-Rubric.pdf\">Civic Engagement VALUE Rubric<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/Critical-Thinking-VALUE-Rubric.pdf\">Critical Thinking VALUE Rubric<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/Ethical-Reasoning-VALUE-Rubric.pdf\">Ethical Reasoning VALUE Rubric<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/Foundations-and-Skills-for-Lifelong-Learning-VALUE-Rubric.pdf\">Foundations and Skills for Lifelong Learning VALUE Rubric<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/Global-Learning-VALUE-Rubric.pdf\">Global Learning VALUE Rubric<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/Information-Literacy-VALUE-Rubric.pdf\">Information Literacy VALUE Rubric<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/Inquiry-Analysis-VALUE-Rubric.pdf\">Inquiry &amp; Analysis VALUE Rubric<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/Integrative-Learning-VALUE-Rubric.pdf\">Integrative Learning VALUE Rubric<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/Intercultural-Knowledge-Competence-VALUE-Rubric.pdf\">Intercultural Knowledge &amp; Competence VALUE Rubric<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/Oral-Communication-VALUE-Rubric.pdf\">Oral Communication VALUE Rubric<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/Problem-Solving-VALUE-Rubric.pdf\">Problem Solving VALUE Rubric<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/Quantitative-Literacy-VALUE-Rubric.pdf\">Quantitative Literacy VALUE Rubric<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/Reading-VALUE-Rubric.pdf\">Reading VALUE Rubric<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/Six-VALUE-Rubric.pdf\">Six VALUE Rubric<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/Teamwork-VALUE-Rubric.pdf\">Teamwork VALUE Rubric<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/Written-Communication-VALUE-Rubric.pdf\">Written Communication VALUE Rubric<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Undergraduate General Education Program at 91ÁÔÆæ The undergraduate General Education Program at 91ÁÔÆæ consists of a core curriculum that is integrated across all four years. 91ÁÔÆæs will choose a 6-credit hour pair of Freshman Seminars and take freshman lab science and freshman math courses determined by their major. 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