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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: Lee University Catalog_2025-2026 Program: General Studies (Lee Online) (GENST.AS) Minimum Credits Required:__________________

General Studies (Lee Online) (GENST.AS)

ASSOCIATE GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

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

Religion Core (12 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

Humanities (6 Hours)

Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGrade
HUMN 201 - Foundations of Western Culture
Credit Hours: 3		 Credit Hours: 3
  • Choose three (3) 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)

    Choose two of the following:

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

    Natural Science and Mathematics (7 Hours)

    • Mathematics - 100 level or higher   Credit Hours: 3*
    • Natural Science   Credit Hours: 4

    *Special Advising Note: Students seeking a bachelor’s degree in Business Adminsitration, Criminal Justice, or Ministry Leadership-Business emphasis, should take MATH 151  Mathematics course.

    Subtotal (42 hours)

    * Special Advising Notice: Students seeking a bachelor’s degree in Ministry Leadership, Christian Studies, or Bible and Theology, should take BIBL 261 and THEO 335 as electives.  

    CONCENTRATION AREA REQUIREMENTS

    The specialty area must meet the following criteria:

    • A minimum of 18 hours of general studies courses are required.
    • The student must achieve a minimum Major GPA of 2.0.
    • A minimum of 60 hours is required for graduation.
    • Courses designated as general education or religion core requirements will not count toward the major.

    Subtotal (18 hours)

    Academic Assessment

    GNST-400 Academic Assessment   Credit Hours:0

    Total hours in Program: 60

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