Apr 18, 2024

2020 Undergraduate Catalog

2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Transfer Guide JCCC General Education Articulations

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The General Education Program Requirements at UCM

The minimum number of required General Education semester credit hours for all students, regardless of their program of study, is 42. Some degree programs may require up to six additional hours of General Education depending on the math, science, and technology courses required.

Courses taken to fulfill General Education requirements may not be taken on the pass/fail basis. Students who have fulfilled all General Education requirements in a specific area may elect to take additional General Education courses as free elective hours in the same area on the pass/fail basis.

Some General Education selections listed on these pages may be limited by major/minor choice. Check the major/minor listing in the catalog for specific General Education requirements within the major/minor.

Students who transfer to UCM with an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Arts in Teaching degree are considered to have all general education requirements met, with the exception of major-required general education courses. Students who transfer with a degree other than an AA or AAT will have all coursework evaluated on a course-by-course basis.

Foundational Skills Areas: 11-12 Semester Hours

Writing I: 3 Semester Hours

ENGL 121 Composition I (3) transfers as ENGL 1020 - Composition I GE (3)

Writing II: 3 Semester Hours

ENGL 123 Technical Writing I (3) transfers as CTE 3060 - Technical Writing GE (3)
ENGL 122 Composition II (3) transfers as ENGL 1030 - Composition II GE (3)

Managing Information: 2-3 Semester Hours

CPCA 128 PC Applications: MS Office (3) transfers as CIS 1600 - Business Information Management GE (3)
CIS 124 Introduction to Computer Concepts and Applications (3) transfers as CTE 1210 - Managing Information Using Computer Applications GE (2)

Communication: 3 Semester Hours

COMS 121 Public Speaking (3) transfers as COMM 1000 - Public Speaking GE (3)
COMS 125 Personal Communication (3) transfers as COMM 1000 - Public Speaking GE (3)

Knowledge Areas: 28 Semester Hours

Knowledge Area I: 9 Semester Hours

Literature: 3 Semester Hours

ENGL 227 Introduction to Poetry (3) transfers as ENGL 2010 - Introduction to Reading Poetry and Drama GE (3)
ENGL 230 Introduction to Fiction (3) transfers as ENGL 2020 - Introduction to Reading Fiction GE (3)
ENGL 246 American Literature I (3) transfers as ENGL 2200 - American Literature to 1865 GE (3)
ENGL 247 American Literature II (3) transfers as ENGL 2205 - American Literature 1865 to Present GE (3)
ENGL 236 British Literature to 1800 (3) transfers as ENGL 2210 - British Literature to 1798 GE (3)
ENGL 251 World Literature to 1620 (3) transfers as ENGL 2220 - World Masterpieces GE (3)
ENGL 237 British Literature after 1800 (3) transfers as ENGL 2215 - British Literature 1798 to Present GE (3)
ENGL 130 Introduction to Literature (3) transfers as GNED 1909 General Education Literature

Fine Arts: 3 Semester Hours

ARTH 182 Art History Renaissance to Modern (3) OR ARTH 186 Art History: Introduction to Asian Art (3) transfers as ART 1800 - Ideas and the Visual Arts GE (3)
ARTH 180 Art History Ancient to Renaissance (3) transfers as ART 1815 - Art History Survey I GE (3)
MUS 191, 192, 193, and/or 194 transfer as MUS 1010 - Symphonic Band (1)
MUS 151, 152, 153, and/or 154 transfer as MUS 1055 - Collegiate Choir (1)
MUS 121 Introduction to Music Listening (3) transfers as MUS 1210 - Experiencing Music GE (3)
MUS 128 History of Rock and Roll Music (3) transfers as MUS 1220 - The Evolution of a Popular Art: An Introduction to Rock Music GE (3)
MUS 125 Introduction to Jazz Listening (3) transfers as MUS 1281 - History and Development of Jazz GE (3)
MUS 161, 162, 163, and/or 164 transfer as MUS 3070 - Women’s Choir (1)
THEA 120 Introduction to Theater (3) transfers as THEA 2400 - Discovering Theatre GE (3)

Additional Courses for Knowledge Area I: 3 Semester Hours

Choose one additional course from the Literature or Fine Arts categories above or one course below from Languages or Humanities.

Languages:

ASL 120 Elementary American Sign Language I (3) transfers as CD 1401 - American Sign Language 1 GE (3)
ASL 121 Elementary American Sign Language II (3) transfers as CD 1402 - American Sign Language 2 GE (3)
FL 165 Elementary Chinese I (5) transfers as CHIN 1701 - Elementary Chinese I GE (3)
FL 166 Elementary Chinese II (5) transfers as CHIN 1702 - Elementary Chinese II GE (3)
FL 140 Elementary French I (5) transfers as FREN 1201 - Elementary French I GE (3)
FL 141 Elementary French II (5) transfers as FREN 1202 - Elementary French II GE (3)
FL 120 Elementary German I (5) transfers as GER 1301 - Elementary German I GE (3)
FL 121 Elementary German II (5) transfers as GER 1302 - Elementary German II GE (3)
FL 130 Elementary Spanish I (5) transfers as SPAN 1601 - Elementary Spanish I GE (3)
FL 131 Elementary Spanish II (5) transfers as SPAN 1602 - Elementary Spanish II GE (3)
FL 230 Intermediate Spanish I (3) transfers as SPAN 2601 - Intermediate Spanish I GE (3)
FL 231 Intermediate Spanish II (3) transfers as SPAN 2602 - Intermediate Spanish II GE (3)
FL 172 Conversational Japanese I (5) transfers as ML 1040 - Special Projects in Modern Languages GE (1-3) (3)
FL 184 Conversational Japanese II (2) transfers as ML 1040 - Special Projects in Modern Languages GE (1-3) (3)

Humanities:

JOUR 120 Mass Media and Society (3) transfers as COMM 1200 - Introduction to Mass Communication GE (3)
PHIL 121 Introduction to Philosophy (3) transfers as PHIL 1000 - Introduction to Philosophy GE (3)
PHIL 124 Logic and Critical Thinking (3) transfers as PHIL 1410 - Critical Thinking GE (3)
WGS 201 Global Women’s Studies (3) transfers as WGS 1050 - Women’s Voices GE (3)
HUM 122 Introduction to Humanities (3) transfers as GNED 1910 General Education Humanities

Knowledge Area II: 10 Semester Hours

Science with a Laboratory: 4 Semester Hours

HORT 201 Introduction to Horticultural Science (4) transfers as AGRI 1600 - Introduction to Horticulture Science GE (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
The combination of EVRN 130 Environmental Science (3) AND EVRN 131 Environmental Science Lab (1) transfers as BIOL 1004 - Introduction to the Sciences: Ecology GE (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
CHEM 122 Principles of Chemistry (5) transfers as CHEM 1104 - Introduction to the Sciences: Chemistry GE (4: 4 lecture, 0 lab)
The combination of CHEM 124 General Chemistry I Lecture (4) AND CHEM 125 General Chemistry I Lab (1) transfers as CHEM 1131 - General Chemistry I GE (5: 5 lecture, 0 lab)
GEOS 130 General Geology (5) transfers as GEOS 1004 - Introduction to Geology GE (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
PHYS 130 College Physics I (5) transfers as PHYS 1101 - College Physics I GE (4: 4 lecture, 0 lab)
PHYS 220 Engineering Physics I (5) transfers as PHYS 2121 - University Physics I GE (5: 5 lecture, 0 lab)
CHEM 120 Chemistry in Society (4) transfers as GNED 1916 General Education Chemistry w/Lab
PSCI 120 Physical Science (4) transfers as STCH 1003 - Great Concepts in Science GE (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)

Mathematics: 3 Semester Hours

MATH 181 Statistics (3) transfers as ACST 1300 - Basic Statistics GE (3)
MATH 171 College Algebra (3) transfers as MATH 1111 - College Algebra GE (3)
MATH 231 Business and Applied Calculus I (3) transfers as MATH 1131 - Applied Calculus GE (3)
MATH 173 Precalculus (5) transfers as MATH 1150 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics GE (5)
MATH 241 Calculus I (5) transfers as MATH 1151 - Calculus I GE (5)
MATH 165 Finite Mathematics (3) transfers as MATH 1620 - Introduction to Geometry and Decision Making for Educators GE (3)

Additional Courses for Knowledge Area II: 3 Semester Hours

Choose one additional course from the Science with a Laboratory or Mathematics categories above or one course from the following:

ANTH 126 Physical Anthropology (3) transfers as ANTH 1810 - Human Prehistory GE (3)
EVRN 130 Environmental Science (3) transfers as BIOL 1005 - Introduction to Environmental Science GE (3)
CS 134 Programming Fundamentals (4) OR CIS 142 Beginning Programming using Python (4) transfers as CS 1030 - Introduction to Computer Programming GE (3)
GEOS 140 Physical Geography (3) transfers as GEOS 1100 - Physical Geography GE (3)

Knowledge Area III: 9 Semester Hours

United States and Missouri Constitutions Requirement (State Law Requirement, Section 170.011)

Within the nine hours required in Knowledge Area III, all students must select a course which fulfills state law requirement Section 170.011 RSMO Supp (1988). These courses are marked with a “#”. These courses must be taken from institutions in the state of Missouri. Courses from out of state institutions which are articulated or substituted for these courses will not fulfill state law requirement Section 170.011 RSMO Supp (1988). Students who have one of these courses from out of state or who have already fulfilled all nine hours of Knowledge Area III may fulfill this requirement by passing an exam on the constitutions of the United States and of Missouri offered by School of Social Sciences and Languages (Wood 203, 660-543-8840).

Missouri Higher Education Civics Achievement Examination Requirement (State Law Requirement, Section 170.013)

Missouri state law requirement, Section 170.013 goes into effect Fall 2019 for students pursuing a degree at any public Missouri institution and requires that all students shall successfully pass an examination on the provisions and principles of American civics with a score of seventy percent or greater as a condition of graduation. The subject matter of the 50 question, multiple-choice test includes the US Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and other areas of government and American history. Students may fulfill this requirement by passing an exam offered in Blackboard or by providing proof on an official transcript of having passed the exam at another Missouri higher education institution. This test is offered online, at no cost. Students are encourage to take and pass the test during their first semester at UCM. The test may be taken any number of times until a passing score of at least 70 percent is earned. When the test is passed the requirement will show as fulfilled on the Central Degree Audit and a notation will be added to the student’s transcript. Students who have not passed the exam by the time they have reached 60 credit hours will have a hold on their account and be prevented from enrolling in future coursework until the exam is successfully passed. Questions about the content of the test may be referred to the School of Social Sciences and Languages (Wood 203, 660-543-8840). Testing information can be obtained by calling the Testing Center at 660-543-4919.

History: 3 Semester Hours

HIST 140 U.S. History to 1877 (3) transfers as HIST 1350 - History of the United States to 1877 GE (3) #
HIST 141 U.S. History Since 1877 (3) transfers as HIST 1351 - History of the United States from 1877 GE (3) #
HIST 125 Western Civilization: Ancient World to the Renaissance (3) OR HIST 151 World History I: Traditional World (3) transfers as HIST 1400 - History of the Early World GE (3)
HIST 126 Western Civilization: Scientific Revolution to the Modern Age (3) OR HIST 152 World History: Modern (3) transfers as HIST 1402 - History of the Modern World GE (3) #

Social/Behavioral Sciences: 3 Semester Hours

SOC 131 Sociology of Families (3) transfers as CFD 1010 - Individual and Family Relationships GE (3)
CJ 121 Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems (3) transfers as CJ 1000 - Introduction to Criminal Justice GE (3)
ECON 230 Principles of Macroeconomics (3) transfers as ECON 1010 - Principles of Macroeconomics GE (3)
ECON 231 Principles of Microeconomics (3) transfers as ECON 1011 - Principles of Microeconomics GE (3)
PSYC 225 Educational Psychology (3) transfers as EDFL 2240 - Educational Psychology GE (3)
FASH 224 History of Costume (3) transfers as FAME 3434 - Fashion History of Costume GE (3)
GEOS 145 World Regional Geography (3) transfers as GEOG 2212 - World Geography GE (3)
POLS 122 Political Science (3) transfers as POLS 1500 - Introduction to Politics GE (3)
POLS 124 American National Government (3) transfers as POLS 1510 - American Government GE (3) #
POLS 126 State and Local Government (3) transfers as POLS 2511 - State Government GE (3) #
POLS 135 International Relations (3) transfers as POLS 2530 - World Politics GE (3)
HIST 135 Eastern Civilization (3) transfers as POLS 3522 - Modern Asia GE (3)
PSYC 130 Introduction to Psychology (3) transfers as PSY 1100 - General Psychology GE (3)
PSYC 121 Applied Psychology (3) transfers as PSY 1320 - Psychology of Personal Adjustment GE (3)
SOC 122 Introduction to Sociology (3) transfers as SOC 1800 - General Sociology GE (3)
SOC 125 Social Problems (3) transfers as SOC 1830 - Social Problems GE (3)
SOC 146 Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare (3) transfers as SOWK 2600 - Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Work GE (3)
ECON 132 Survey of Economics transfers as GNED 1908 General Education Social/Behavioral Science

Additional Courses for Knowledge Area III: 3 Semester Hours

Choose one additional course from either the History or Social/Behavioral Sciences areas above.

Engagement: 3 Semester Hours

ANTH 125 Cultural Anthropology (3) transfers as ANTH 1820 - Cultural Anthropology GE (3)
SOC 147 Social Work and Social Justice (3) OR SOC 180 Inequality and Diversity in The United States (3) transfers as ECEL 2110 - Diversity and Social Justice GE (3)
BUS 123 Personal Finance (3) transfers as FIN 1820 - Personal Finance GE (3)
HPER 202 Personal Community Health (3) transfers as HLTH 1100 - Personal Health GE (3)
DIET 151 Nutrition and Meal Planning (3) transfers as HLTH 1200 - Applied Nutrition for Healthy Living GE (3)
MUS 126 Introduction to World Music (3) transfers as MUS 1225 - Music of the World’s Cultures GE (3)
PHIL 143 Ethics (3) transfers as PHIL 2300 - Ethics GE (3)

General Education Assessment Policy

Assessment is a key process that is used in the academic, administrative, and student support services areas. Because the core purpose of higher education institutions is student learning, assessment at UCM serves three primary purposes: A) improvement of student learning and instruction, B) accomplishment of institutional mission, and C) accountability for achievement of educational goals.

Our university has established a minimum score for the General Education Assessment to ensure critical thinking, reading and writing skills are prevalent as a preparedness check for enrollment in upper-division courses as well as a condition for graduation. Central Missouri wants to ensure that every student who graduates from our institution has a basic set of intellectual and reading skills in those areas defined by employers and educators as deemed necessary for success.

All undergraduate students seeking a degree at The University of Central Missouri; except teacher education majors, RN-BS Nursing majors, and post-baccalaureate students (from UCM and transfer institutions); must, as a condition for graduation:

Take the General Education Assessment (GEA), UCM currently utilizes The ETS Proficiency Profile, in the semester after which a total of 60 credit hours have been earned.
Pass the GEA by obtaining a minimum score of 425 (based on a scaled score of 400 - 500).

Additional information on the ETS Proficiency Profile may be viewed at ets.org/proficiencyprofile/about.

An enrollment hold (TC Hold) will be placed on a student’s account for failing to take the GEA the semester after which a total of 60 credit hours have been earned or for not fulfilling the General Education Assessment Policy.

Students unsuccessful in obtaining the minimum total score of 425 (based on a scaled score of 400 - 500) must complete remediation prior to retaking the GEA as outlined by Testing Services. After two or more unsuccessful attempts students are required to submit documentation to the Faculty Senate University Assessment Council sub-committee to discuss possible solutions/actions.

Transfer Students and General Education Assessment

Transfer students, with at least 60 credit hours, must test during their first semester at UCM.

Transfer students who have taken the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP), the College-BASE for General Education, ETS Proficiency Profile, or former teacher education majors who have passed the MoGEA, may request Testing Services to review scoring on alternative exams as a substitution for the General Education Assessment Policy.

A score report must be sent directly from the testing company or previous institution to the Office of Testing Services. Most institutions require written consent to release a score report.
The test must have been taken within the past 10 years.
Testing Services staff will review the score reports to determine if they meet UCM’s minimum score requirement on these exams.

General Education Assessment Test Registration

Registration for the GEA is available through www.registerblast.com/ucmo. Registration is also available through MyCentral. Click on the “student” tab, then the “Records and Registration” tab, then the “Register for a Test” link located in the “Testing Services” section. Complete the registration process as directed. See https://www.ucmo.edu/offices/testing-services/ for complete information on the General Education Assessment Policy and requirements.

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