Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: Lee University Catalog_2024-2025 Program: Liberal Studies (Lee Online) (GENST.BS) Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Liberal Studies (Lee Online) (GENST.BS)

This program is designed for students who have earned at least sixty (60) semester hours of college credits. 

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

(Any student who transitions to an on-campus program must meet the Lee University residential general education requirements as outline in the undergraduate catalog.)

Religion Core (15 Hours)

Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGrade
BIBL 110 - Message of the New Testament
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 111 - Message of the Old Testament
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
THEO 230 - Introduction to Theology
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
THEO 231 - Introduction to Christian Ethics
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
  • Religion Elective Credit Hours: 3
  • (Choose one three hour BIBL, THEO, ICSP, PASM, CHIS, OR CHED course at the 300-Level or higher)

    Humanities (12 Hours)

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGrade
    HUMN 201 - Foundations of Western Culture
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
  • Choose nine (9) hours from the following disciplines: 
  • Art* / History / Humanities / Literature / Music* / Philosophy / Political Science / Theatre*

    *History or Appreciation, not acting or studio courses

    Communications (11 Hours)

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGrade
    GNST 111 - Pathways to Student Success
    Credit Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 2
    COMM 200 - Understanding Human Communication
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    ENGL 106 - College Writing
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    ENGL 110 - Rhetoric and Research
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Social Science (6 Hours)

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGrade

    Choose two of the following:

    PSYC 200 - Understanding Human Behavior
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    SOCI 200 - Understanding Contemporary Society
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    ECON 200 - Understanding Economic Issues
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Natural Science and Mathematics (7 Hours)

    • Mathematics - 100 Level or higher CreditHours: 3
    • Natural Science Credit Hours: 4

    Specialty Area Requirements - 69 Hours

     The specialty area must meet the following criteria:

    • A minimum of 69 hours of general studies are required.
    • At least 6 hours of specialty area courses must be taken at Lee University.
    • At least 30 hours of the specialty area must be in upper division (300 and 400 level) courses.
    • The student must achieve a minimum major GPA of 2.0.
    • A minimum of 120 hours as required for graduation.
    • Courses designated as general education or religion core requirements will not count toward the major.

       

    Academic Assessment

    GNST-400 Academic Assessment   Credit Hours:0

    Total Hours for Graduation: 120