The following table summarizes the general education course and credit hour requirements for bachelor's degrees completed at Lindenwood. The requirements have been approved by the university. The School of Accelerated Degree Programs (ADP) offers both bachelor of arts (BA) and bachelor of science (BS) degrees, depending on the major selected. The BA and the BS differ in mathematics and statistics requirements, as noted in the major curriculum requirements. Single courses, clusters, transfer credits, or CLEP (College Level Examination Program) credit may be used to fulfill general education requirements.
Students must complete at least three-credit-hours in each of the 14 areas below, for a total of at least 42 credit hours of general education coursework.
Students transferring into Lindenwood after completing the CBHE 42-hour block at a Missouri institution will not be required to take further general education courses at Lindenwood. However, transfer students who have not completed at least six credit hours of Human Diversity coursework must do so within major or elective coursework before graduation.
ADP General Education Courses
Before selecting courses each term, students should consult with their advisor and the catalog for major-specific direction regarding general education requirements. Special consideration is needed for students with transfer credits from other universities and colleges.
ADP General Education (GE) courses are offered in a variety of configurations to best fit individual student's needs and interests. GE courses are offered in nine-credit-hour clusters, in six-credit-hour clusters, and as single classroom and online courses.
Composition (3.1)
The Composition Cluster (IEN 10100/IEN 10200/IEN 20000) or equivalent is required for all students who enroll in the Accelerated Degree Program with the following exceptions:
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Any student who successfully completed ENGL 15000/ENG 15000/EPP 15000 and ENGL 17000/ENG 17000 with grade of C or above at Lindenwood University.
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Transfer students will be required to take a writing placement exam. Based on the results of that exam, transfer students with credit for Composition I and Composition II from another regionally accredited institution may be eligible to have the IEN 10100 Composition I and IEN 10200 Composition II requirements waived.
In order to advance beyond the Composition Cluster (IEN 10100 Composition I, IEN 10200 Composition II, IEN 20000 Introduction to Literature), a student must meet the criteria set by the university by earning a C or above in Composition I and Composition II. Students who do not meet these standards must repeat the cluster. Grades earned when repeating the cluster will replace previously earned grades.
Based on the writing placement exam, students may be required to take the co-requisite Composition Cluster (IEN 10050 Foundations of Effective Writing, IEN 10100 Composition I, IEN 10200 Composition II) in lieu of the Composition Cluster. Students must earn a C or better in each class to advance in the program.
Mathematics/Numeracy (1.1.2)
Note: IMH 10200 is required for students who have not earned transfer credit for a GE-Mathematics course or do not pass, or do not choose to take, the Math Placement Test. It does not fulfill any GE requirements, but the credit hours are counted as electives.
IMH 12100, IMH 13200, IMH 14200, and IMH 22000 are four options that will fulfill the GE mathematics requirement for all BA and BS degrees. Some degrees require specific or additional mathematics requirements as indicated within the major curriculum requirements.
US History & Government (1.1.7)
Social Sciences (1.1.3)
Natural Science (1.1.1)
Arts (1.1.11)
Literature (1.1.4)
Philosophy (1.1.5)
Religion (1.1.6)
World History (1.1.8)
Human Diversity (2.5)
Human Diversity Definition (ILO 2.5):
We define diverse perspectives as exposure and exploration or examination of ethnic, religious, and cultural perspectives, or of class, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, or ability.
Within this context, diverse perspectives courses will:
1. Have a majority of the material address the experiences of historically marginalized communities within the United States.
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2. Have a majority of the course material cover peoples and cultures outside of the United States.
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3. Have the course material comprise a combination of those groups mentioned in the first two criteria.