General Education Requirements

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LSUE’s General Education Requirements result from a conviction of the faculty that all students need to reason logically, communicate effectively, and effectively engage the world around them.

General education courses are intended to

cultivate the student’s artistic and scientific knowledge and appreciation;
teach the student to communicate effectively a broad range of knowledge, beliefs, and emotions;
teach the student to locate, analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and apply information effectively, including its effective communication to others; and to
teach the student to apply the knowledge of natural science to natural phenomenon.

LSU Eunice believes that students should acquire a substantial knowledge when completing any associate degree program. All graduates of LSU Eunice degree programs are expected to demonstrate the following general education objectives.

LSU Eunice Expected Students Objectives

An LSU Eunice graduate will

demonstrate effective communication of complex knowledge and ideas.
use processes, procedures, data, or evidence to solve problems and make effective decisions.
apply knowledge of natural science to the exploration and analysis of natural phenomena.
demonstrate an understanding of the cultural traditions and the human condition through a broad-based study of historical, cultural, and philosophical concepts.
demonstrate an understanding of human behavior and the relationship between individuals and their societies.
demonstrate an aesthetic and historical understanding of the arts.

The following list shows the minimum number of general education courses that must be completed by students to earn an associate degree at LSU Eunice.

Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Louisiana Transfer

English Composition Cr. 6
Mathematics Cr. 6
Natural Sciences Cr. 9 (3 courses: 2 courses in a biological/physical science area sequence plus one in the other area.)
Humanities Cr. 9 (3 hours must be in Literature)
Social Sciences/Behavioral Sciences Cr. 6 (3 hours must be at the sophomore level)
Fine Arts Cr. 3

Total: 39 Hours

Associate of Science in Discipline

English Composition Cr. 6
Mathematics Cr. 6
Natural Sciences Cr. 6 (Biological or Physical Sciences)
Humanities Cr. 3
Social Sciences Cr. 3
Fine Arts Cr. 3

Total: 27 Hours

Associate in Discipline

English Composition Cr. 6
Mathematics Cr. 3
Natural Sciences Cr. 6 (Biological or Physical Sciences)
Humanities Cr. 3
Social Sciences Cr. 6
Fine Arts Cr. 3

Total: 27 Hours

Associate of Applied Science in Discipline*

English Composition Cr. 6
Mathematics Cr. 3
Natural Sciences Cr. 3-6 * (Biological or Physical Sciences)
Social Sciences Cr. 3-6 *
Humanities Cr. 3-6 *

Total: 21 Hours

Notes:

*A minimum of 15 credit hours is required, excluding English Composition.

General Education Courses

The following list shows those courses that have been designated as meeting the general education requirements in seven broad curriculum areas.

I. English Composition

II. Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning

III. Fine Arts

IV. Humanities

V. Natural Sciences

ASTR 1101 (CAST 1103) - The Solar System Cr.: 3
ASTR 1102 (CAST 1113) - Stellar Astronomy Cr.: 3
BIOL 1001 (CBIO 1013) - General Biology Cr.: 3
BIOL 1002 (CBIO 1023) - General Biology Cr.: 3
BIOL 1160 - Human Anatomy Cr.: 3
BIOL 1201 (CBIO 1033) - Biology for Science Majors Cr.: 3
BIOL 1202 (CBIO 1043) - Biology for Science Majors II Cr.: 3
BIOL 2051 (CBIO 2124) - General Microbiology Cr.: 4
BIOL 2160 - Human Physiology Cr.: 3
BOTY 1202 (CBIO 2314) - General Botany Cr.: 4
CHEM 1201 (CCEM 1123) - Basic Chemistry Cr.: 3
CHEM 1202 (CCEM 1133) - Basic Chemistry Cr.: 3
ENVS 1126 (CEVS 1103) - Introduction to Environmental Sciences Cr.: 3
PHSC 1001 (CPHY 1023) - Physical Science Cr.: 3
PHSC 1002 (CPHY 1033) - Physical Science Cr.: 3
PHYS 2001 (CPHY 2113) - General Physics Cr.: 3
PHYS 2002 (CPHY 2123) - General Physics Cr.: 3
PHYS 2110 (CPHY 2133) - General Physics for Technical Students Cr.: 3
PHYS 2113 (CPHY 2153) - General Physics for Technical Students Cr.: 3

VI. Social Sciences

Competency Examinations in English and Mathematics

Students must meet one criterion in each of the following categories prior to receiving an associate degree at LSU Eunice:

I. Competency in English

Earn a minimum combined total score of 62 on the English score plus the composite score of the Enhanced ACT test.
Make a minimum score of 3 on the College Board Advanced Placement Examination in English Literature and Composition.
Earn a minimum score on the English competency examination administered by the Division of Liberal Arts. This examination is administered to students after they have completed ENGL 1002 .
Earn a passing grade in ENGL 1002 .

II. Competency in Mathematics

Earn a minimum score of 22 on the mathematics section of the Enhanced ACT test.
Make a minimum score of 3 on the College Board Advanced Placement Examination in Mathematics (AB or BC Exam).
Make a passing score on either the CLEP College Algebra or Calculus Examination.
Earn a passing grade in MATH 1015 , MATH 1020 , MATH 1021 , or MATH 1023 .
Earn a minimum score on the mathematics competency examination administered by the Division of Sciences. This examination is administered to students completing MATH 1015 , MATH 1020 , MATH 1021 , or MATH 1023 .