Understanding Alabama A&M Education Requirements

Sep 17, 2024

Lecture Notes: General Education Requirements at Alabama A&M

Introduction

  • Discussion on general education requirements at Alabama A&M University.
  • Importance of understanding the undergraduate bulletin.
  • Relevance of courses like English and Arts.

General Education Requirements

Written Composition

  • Requirement: 6 hours
  • Courses: English 101 and 102 (or 102H for honors students).
  • Note on AP or dual enrollment credits: If not transferred, must retake English 101.

Humanities and Fine Arts

  • Requirement: 12 hours total
    • 3 hours in Fine Arts: Courses like Art 101, Music 101, or Theatre Appreciation.
    • 3 hours in Literature: Courses include English 201, 202, World Literature, American Literature.
    • Remaining 6 hours: Mix of Humanities and Fine Arts.
  • Engineering majors require only 9 hours.
  • Courses must be in sequence, e.g., English 201 followed by English 202.

Natural and Physical Sciences and Mathematics

  • Requirement: 11 hours
    • 3 hours in Mathematics.
    • 8 hours in Natural Sciences: BIO 101/102, Chemistry 101, Physical Science 101.
  • Note: Math courses like Math 1011/1012/1013 do not count toward general education if ACT score ≤ 15.

History and Social/Behavioral Sciences

  • Requirement: 12 hours
    • 3 hours in History.
    • 6 hours in sequence: History 101/102 or History 201/202.
    • Remaining hours in Social/Behavioral Sciences.

Undergraduate Bulletin

  • Purpose: A guide to courses needed for graduation.
  • Includes all general education requirements.
  • Shows orientation course required for first-year students.
  • Sequence not mandatory; courses can be taken in different semesters as advised.

Important Notes

  • Advisors ensure appropriate credit hours each semester.
  • Superscript numbers in bulletin:
    • 1: General education requirement.
    • 2: Course requires C or better.
    • 3: Course requires D or better.

Conclusion

  • Encouragement to review personal undergraduate bulletin.
  • Access full academic bulletin via provided link.
  • Contact academic advisor for guidance.

This summary aims to clarify the structure and purpose of general education requirements, aiding students in planning their academic journey effectively. Understanding these requirements and utilizing the undergraduate bulletin as a guide is crucial to achieving educational goals at Alabama A&M.