The Core Curriculum consists of 44 required semester hours which provide a foundation for the liberal education of all undergraduate students at Appalachian State University. The Core Curriculum serves as the framework for students to engage in common and unifying learning experiences within the diversity of the University. The courses are designed to broaden awareness, cultivate the intellect, and develop lifelong learning skills. Core Curriculum courses do not need be completed prior to taking courses in the major area of interest. The Core Curriculum applies to all students who entered prior to Fall 2009.  If you entered from Fall 2009 onward, you should refer to the General Education Checksheet and the General Education website.

English

Six semester hours. English 1000-1100 (1510 Honors may be substituted for English 1100)

Mathematics

Four semester hours One of the following: Mathematics 1010, 1020, 1025, 1030, 1110, or 1120

Natural Sciences

Eight semester hours. Must be one of the following sequences:

• Astronomy 1001-1002
• Biology 1101-1102
• Chemistry 1101-1102
• Geology or 1101-1102 or 1101-1103 or 1510-1511
• Physics 1101-1102 or 1103-1104 or 1150-1151
• Mini-Course science sequence which consists of one-half semester each in four sciences: physics or astronomy, and biology, chemistry, and geology

Social Sciences

Twelve semester hours. Must include History 1101, 1102, (or 1510,1515 Honors) and two courses in different areas from the following:

• Anthropology 1215, 1220, 2335, 2420
• Appalachian Studies 2411
• Economics 1010, 2030
• Family and Consumer Sciences 2103
• General Honors 1515, 2515, 2520, 3515
• Geography 1010, 1020, 3210, Planning 2410
• Interdisciplinary Studies 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, 2201-2206
• Political Science 1100, 1200, 1201, 2100, 2130, 3120, 3240
• Psychology 1200
• Recreation Management 2400
• Sociology 1000, 1100, 1110, 2700, 2850
• Technology 2029

NOTE: FCS 2103 or SOC 1110 may be taken to fulfill requirement, but not both.

Humanities

Twelve semester hours. Choose four courses from at least three areas. One course must be a literature course and one course must be from the fine arts (Art, Dance, Music or Theatre). Courses underlined are approved for literature.

• Appalachian Studies 2016, 2410
• Art 2011, 2012, 2013, 2030, 3030
• Chinese 1040, 1050
• Dance 2014, 3430
• English 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040, 2100, 2120, 2130, 2310, 2320, 2510, 2515
• English 2170 (separate area - not literature)
• Foreign Language 2010
• French 1040, 1050, 1060, 3030, 3040
• General Honors 1515, 2515, 2520, 3515
• German 1040, 1050, 1060, 3015, 3025, 3050, 3055, 3550
• Interdisciplinary Studies 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, 2201-2206, 2410, 2420
• Japanese 1040, 1050
• Latin 1040, 1050, 3010, 3020
• Music 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020 (music majors only - 1611, 2611, 2612, 3611)
• Philosophy 1000, 1040, 1100, 2000, 2012, 2013, 2200, 3600
• Religion 1020, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2020, 2025, 2026, 2030, 2040
• Russian 1040, 1050
• Spanish 1040, 1050, 1060, 3015, 3025, 3050, 3055
• Theatre 2011, 2012, 2610, 2712, 3730, 3735

Physical Activity/Wellness

Two semester hours Chosen from the following:

• Dance 1400, 1410, 1420, 2400(2), 2410(2), 2420(2), 3480(2)
• Family and Consumer Science 2202
• Health Promotion 1105
• Military Science 1101, 1102
• Physical Activities 1000-1050, 1057, 1071-1082
• P.E. majors only 1104, 1105, 1106, 1204, 1205, 1206, 1533, 1536, 1538, 1539, 1540, Marching Band: MUS 1100 (students can take this course twice to count for Core Curriculum PE)

Students should consult the General Bulletin for additional information about prerequisites and special designators. Transfer students may need to meet with department chairpersons for determination of transfer equivalency for specific courses. Math proficiency must be shown by passing the math placement test or completing MAT 0010.

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