{"id":83646,"date":"2023-06-22T15:02:23","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T22:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?page_id=83646"},"modified":"2026-06-30T13:03:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T20:03:18","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/general-education\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"General Education FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-pgsusxq-624395c36a57cd3f3920cb6d03f2f95a\">\n.avia-section.av-pgsusxq-624395c36a57cd3f3920cb6d03f2f95a{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1' aria-label='ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø UGS FAQ Page - Intro Section' class='avia-section av-pgsusxq-624395c36a57cd3f3920cb6d03f2f95a main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' 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itemprop=\"url\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-text\">Capacities<\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-fx\"><span class=\"avia-arrow-wrap\"><span class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li role=\"menuitem\" id=\"menu-item-83638\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/general-education\/seminars\/\" itemprop=\"url\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-text\">Seminars<\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-fx\"><span class=\"avia-arrow-wrap\"><span class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li role=\"menuitem\" id=\"menu-item-83774\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/general-education\/requirements\/\" itemprop=\"url\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-text\">GE Requirements<\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-fx\"><span class=\"avia-arrow-wrap\"><span class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li role=\"menuitem\" id=\"menu-item-83773\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/general-education\/completion-transfer\/\" itemprop=\"url\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-text\">Transfer Map<\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-fx\"><span class=\"avia-arrow-wrap\"><span class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li role=\"menuitem\" id=\"menu-item-83650\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/general-education\/special-programs\/\" itemprop=\"url\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span 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itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-what-is-general-education' data-fake-id='#what-is-general-education' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='what-is-general-education' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;What is General Education at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;What is General Education at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;What is General Education at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>What is General Education at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='what-is-general-education' aria-labelledby='toggle-what-is-general-education' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø\u2019s compact General Education requirements kickstart your learning, seamlessly integrate with your major, and give you more opportunities to earn minors and certificates in other areas of interest. Our General Education program is made up of 35-40 credits. Students take a variety of lower-division and upper-division classes in subjects they select to develop their capacities for Writing Seminar (WR), Communication and Expression (CE), Creativity and Innovation (CI), Inquiry and Analysis (IA), Numerical Literacy (NL), and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-kwcgdfi-4472efd5dc921d0742cb44793c6544b1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-goals' data-fake-id='#goals' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='goals' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;What are the goals of General Education at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;What are the goals of General Education at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;What are the goals of General Education at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>What are the goals of General Education at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='goals' aria-labelledby='toggle-goals' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>At ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø, our GE learning goals focus on developing essential human capacities that transcend any one area of study. Rather than offering lists of required classes in specific disciplines, ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø emphasizes the development of human capacities in Writing Seminar (WR), Communication and Expression (CE), Creativity and Innovation (CI), Inquiry and Analysis (IA), and Numerical Literacy (NL). Additionally, students explore essential self-reflective capacities related to values and cultural understanding, commonly called Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), capacities that help us respond to our shared society&#8217;s complex and changing needs with empathy, mutual respect, and wisdom. As disciplines and fields of study continue to innovate and evolve, ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø knows these human capacities will always remain relevant and valuable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-kd082m6-689c49bf2aadead931f11ceb7d482ca6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-courses-which-count' data-fake-id='#courses-which-count' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='courses-which-count' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;How do I know which General Education courses count towards my degree?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;How do I know which General Education courses count towards my degree?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;How do I know which General Education courses count towards my degree?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>How do I know which General Education courses count towards my degree?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='courses-which-count' aria-labelledby='toggle-courses-which-count' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Courses approved for General Education (GE) will have a capacity designation in the catalog and course schedule when registering for classes. Since General Education courses are selected based on faculty proposals demonstrating that the course meets specific learning outcomes, course listings evolve. Students can find the most up-to-date listing of classes that will fulfill General Education in several convenient places: the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.sou.edu\/content.php?catoid=16&amp;navoid=1972\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø online catalog<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.sou.edu\/schedule\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Course Schedule<\/a> (please use the Advanced Search drop-down menu when looking for specific courses offered in a particular term), and current students via <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.sou.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DegreeWorks<\/a> (when logged into inside.sou.edu, \u201cDegree Works\u201d under Online Services tab).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-k7bldzy-a6ec86640b1f5be5a527c46319e1a720'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-double-dips' data-fake-id='#double-dips' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='double-dips' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;What does it mean when a General Education course &quot;double dips&quot;?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;What does it mean when a General Education course &quot;double dips&quot;?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;What does it mean when a General Education course &quot;double dips&quot;?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>What does it mean when a General Education course \"double dips\"?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='double-dips' aria-labelledby='toggle-double-dips' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Some courses in ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø\u2019s curriculum may &#8220;double dip,&#8221; but these are few. What this means in practice is that a <em>single<\/em> course may end up &#8220;double dipping&#8221; to fulfill a General Education capacity requirement and a major, minor, or certificate requirement. However, since our General Education program requires that students select courses without repeating disciplinary course prefixes (for example MTH, COMM, PSY, ENG, SOAN, etc.), courses will not usually &#8220;double dip&#8221; creating the opportunity for students to explore electives more freely.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-jf1bq2m-b82396ed6656345492b568f902bedd76'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-curriculum' data-fake-id='#curriculum' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='curriculum' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Why are some courses included in General Education but not others?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Why are some courses included in General Education but not others?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Why are some courses included in General Education but not others?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Why are some courses included in General Education but not others?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='curriculum' aria-labelledby='toggle-curriculum' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Not all courses at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø meet the objectives of the capacities that General Education prioritizes. Because General Education courses are accountable for strengthening specific capacities, programs and instructors must apply for their courses to be included in the General Education curriculum. Programs and instructors decide to submit classes for inclusion in the General Education catalog, and representatives of the whole faculty of ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø review their applications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-j5rfu0u-bb7cb952cfb7105440abe3740abb3d5b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-courses-taken-at-other-schools' data-fake-id='#courses-taken-at-other-schools' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='courses-taken-at-other-schools' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Will courses taken at other schools transfer as course equivalents for General Education courses at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Will courses taken at other schools transfer as course equivalents for General Education courses at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Will courses taken at other schools transfer as course equivalents for General Education courses at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Will courses taken at other schools transfer as course equivalents for General Education courses at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='courses-taken-at-other-schools' aria-labelledby='toggle-courses-taken-at-other-schools' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Courses taken at other institutions may qualify as fulfilling part of the General Education curriculum at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø. We do our best to help students work towards their degrees efficiently, and we accept many transfer courses as meeting General Education requirements.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/academics\/general-education\/completion-transfer\/\">Please consult the GE Course Transfer Map for more details.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If students would like to transfer courses that have not been recognized as counting for General Education, they may consider filing a <a href=\"https:\/\/southernoregonuniversity.formstack.com\/workflows\/capacity_petition_for_substitution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Petition for Substitution<\/a>. Courses from institutions not listed on the transfer student website may still be considered for General Education credits with clear documentation of the work completed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ind0yda-cf3ce90cc8db356c373af8812a890fe0'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-studying-abroad' data-fake-id='#studying-abroad' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='studying-abroad' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Will courses taken while studying abroad serve as course equivalents for General Education?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Will courses taken while studying abroad serve as course equivalents for General Education?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Will courses taken while studying abroad serve as course equivalents for General Education?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Will courses taken while studying abroad serve as course equivalents for General Education?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='studying-abroad' aria-labelledby='toggle-studying-abroad' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes! Learners should consult with their academic advisers or a major advisor to discuss a plan before they travel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-iaxu9we-e8e0e7cca1133700baaf4426434a3cb5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-fulfillment' data-fake-id='#fulfillment' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='fulfillment' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Will Upper Division 300-400 level courses fulfill Lower Division 100-200 level equivalents for General Education?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Will Upper Division 300-400 level courses fulfill Lower Division 100-200 level equivalents for General Education?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Will Upper Division 300-400 level courses fulfill Lower Division 100-200 level equivalents for General Education?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Will Upper Division 300-400 level courses fulfill Lower Division 100-200 level equivalents for General Education?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='fulfillment' aria-labelledby='toggle-fulfillment' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No. Typically transfer courses that fulfill General Education capacities are lower division (100\u2013200 level) courses taken at a community college or as part of advanced credits earned in high school. For Upper Division courses, only upper-division courses (300-400 levels) completed at a university will be considered for direct articulation. Students may petition for transfer credits if an upper-division course is a good fit for transfer articulation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m0n1i4gy-29b1930169bb2d6b3bdcdb98068152ca\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m0n1i4gy-29b1930169bb2d6b3bdcdb98068152ca{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m0n1i4gy-29b1930169bb2d6b3bdcdb98068152ca .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m0n1i4gy-29b1930169bb2d6b3bdcdb98068152ca .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m0n1i4gy-29b1930169bb2d6b3bdcdb98068152ca .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m0n1i4gy-29b1930169bb2d6b3bdcdb98068152ca .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m0n1i4gy-29b1930169bb2d6b3bdcdb98068152ca .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m0n1i4gy-29b1930169bb2d6b3bdcdb98068152ca av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_toggle_container  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >University Studies FAQ<\/h3><div class='av-subheading av-subheading_below'><p><em>Previous General Education Model<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-m0n1klpf-29c65f5c81f75c33b378737c078a8122  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  pop-20 toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m0n1jtsj-72d5e79e25d124e1b7ec0762df2566c7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-what-is-university-studies' data-fake-id='#what-is-university-studies' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='what-is-university-studies' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;What is University Studies?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;What is University Studies?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;What is University Studies?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>What is University Studies?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='what-is-university-studies' aria-labelledby='toggle-what-is-university-studies' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Prior to the 2023-2024 academic year, \u201cUniversity Studies\u201d was ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø&#8217;s name for General Education. In the University Studies model, students complete strands A through J in the areas of Foundations (Strands A, B, C, D), Explorations (Strands E, F, G), and Integrations (Strands H, I, J). For complete information on the University Studies model, please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.sou.edu\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">course catalog<\/a> for the year that you began taking classes at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m0n1kg7u-f3dcca1658c20e93afb071c466b4b061'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-do-current-classes-still-count-towards-the-university-studies' data-fake-id='#do-current-classes-still-count-towards-the-university-studies' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='do-current-classes-still-count-towards-the-university-studies' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Do current classes still count towards the University Studies requirements?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Do current classes still count towards the University Studies requirements?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Do current classes still count towards the University Studies requirements?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Do current classes still count towards the University Studies requirements?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='do-current-classes-still-count-towards-the-university-studies' aria-labelledby='toggle-do-current-classes-still-count-towards-the-university-studies' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, many general education courses being offered each term count towards both the University Studies \u201cStrand Model\u201d and the \u201cCapacity\u201d model which started in 2023-2024. Be sure to check the course catalog for each class to ensure it has the appropriate Strand listed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m0n1rxz3-125e93a3d8df42eef3afca8a67c1f4fc'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-how-do-i-decide-what-courses-to-take-for-university-studies' data-fake-id='#how-do-i-decide-what-courses-to-take-for-university-studies' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='how-do-i-decide-what-courses-to-take-for-university-studies' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;How do I decide what courses to take for University Studies?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;How do I decide what courses to take for University Studies?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;How do I decide what courses to take for University Studies?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>How do I decide what courses to take for University Studies?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='how-do-i-decide-what-courses-to-take-for-university-studies' aria-labelledby='toggle-how-do-i-decide-what-courses-to-take-for-university-studies' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Students should select courses based on what seems most interesting and challenging to them. University Studies courses may be useful for exploring possible majors, minors, or certificates of interest. DegreeWorks lists possible courses that may be chosen for each Strand. You can also use the <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.sou.edu\/schedule\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Class Schedule<\/a> and filter by \u201cUniversity Studies and Course filters.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m0n1tgem-ff40d4c8df612cc37862417819cd7dc2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-what-is-the-strand-reduction' data-fake-id='#what-is-the-strand-reduction' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='what-is-the-strand-reduction' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;What is the Strand Reduction?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;What is the Strand Reduction?&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;What is the Strand Reduction?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>What is the Strand Reduction?<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='what-is-the-strand-reduction' aria-labelledby='toggle-what-is-the-strand-reduction' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>When the new General education model started in Fall 2023, ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø simultaneously reduced the total number of general education courses required under the University Studies model for all students on all catalog years to keep the total courses required in both programs more equitable.<\/p>\n<p>University Studies requirements were reduced as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Humanities E Strand: Requirement reduced from 3 courses to 2 courses.<\/li>\n<li>Social Science F Strand: Requirement reduced from 3 courses to 2 courses.<\/li>\n<li>Science G Strand: Requirements reduced from 3 courses, to 2 lab courses.<\/li>\n<li>Integration Strands (H or I): Choose one H or I Strand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The requirements for strands A, B, C, D, and J remain unchanged. 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