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General Education

Elon University

Elon University (Elon, NC)

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Defining Statements
An Elon student's highest purpose is Academic Citizenship: giving first attention to learning and reflection, developing intellectually, connecting knowledge and experiences and upholding Elon's honor codes.

Organizational Principles

    Elon's General Studies program reflects the university's long history of strong liberal arts education in a distinctive and highly contemporary form.  First-year students have the exceptional opportunity to begin their university careers in an intimate, seminar setting.  The Global Experience course features a broad interdisciplinary investigation into many of the profound challenges facing the planet as we move into this new millennium.  With classes individually designed by professors noted for their excellent teaching, each group gains a uniques perspective on a set of issues under discussion campus-wide.  As a results, the entire class of first-year students participates in an ongoing dialogue rich with diverse opinions, approaches and sources of information.

    The Global Experience course models the most admirable qualities of university learning.  Students are called upon to participate and converse daily in a seminar setting.  Collaboration and cooperation are fostered by frequent activities and projects.  Writing and critical thinking are refined, and the students develop a skill set that supports their future explorations in the university and beyond.

    Developed with the support of the National Endowment for the Humanities, the advance seminars at the junior and senior level are interdisciplinary in order to help students think about important issues that cross the boundaries of traditional disciplines.

    Elon's General Studiess program also embodies the university's focus on a holistic approach to education, linking theor to applicationi through the experiential learning requirement.  Through General Studies, Elon students encounter the best of the Elon faculty, are challenged to think in new and creative ways and bring focus to their education through experience.

Curricular Requirements
General Studies

Credits
First-Year Core
 General Studies: The Global Experience
Gen Studies English 110
Gen Studies Math
Gen Studies Wellness
4
4
4
2
Experiential Language

One unit
Studies in the Arts and Sciences



Expression
Civilization
Society
Science/Analysis
Advanced Studies
8
8
8
8


Upper level class
outside major field
 8


General Studies
Interdisciplinary Seminar
 4


Graduation Requirements

Total Credits
Upper level credits
Quality points (points awarded according to grade obtained,
equivalent to 4.0 grading scale)

General Studies
General Ed, percentage of whole
 132
36
Twice number of credit hours attempted

60-70
45.45% - 53.03%

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