Academic Advising Center
Information for Freshmen
Gen Ed Suggestions
As you fill out your Academic Interest Form for your first term at Towson, please take advantage of this great opportunity to choose interesting and challenging classes. The following courses are suggestions for you to help you choose General Education (Gen Ed) requirements that would be appropriate for different majors. Choose a combination of three to six classes.
We encourage your input and ideas. Any of these classes may be taken any time during your college career, not just your first term. You are embarking on a wonderful journey—enjoy it to the fullest.
| For students interested in studying Elementary or Early Childhood Education |
| ENGL 102 |
Writing for a Liberal Education |
| ISTC 201 |
Using Information Effectively in Education |
| MATH 204 |
Mathematical Concepts and Structures I |
| BIOL 115 |
Biology: The Science of LifeI |
| HIST 145 or 146 |
History of the United States (pre or post Civil War) |
| SOCI 101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
| or |
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| POSC 103 |
American National Government |
| HLTH 101 |
Wellness for a Diverse Society (Early Childhood Only) |
| PSYC 101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
| EDUC 203 |
Teaching and Learning in a Diverse Society |
| GEOG 102 |
World Regional Geography |
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| GEOG 105 |
Geography of International Affairs |
| For students interested in studying Business Administration |
| ENGL 102 |
Writing for a Liberal Education |
| COSC 111 |
Information and Technology for Business |
| MATH 111 |
Algebra for Applications |
| ACCT 201 |
Principles of Accounting I |
| ECON 201 |
Microeconomics |
| or |
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| ECON 202 |
Macroeconomics |
| COMM 131 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
| Any Political Science Course |
| Any Science Course |
| For students interested in studying Health Professions (Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Athletic Training, Exercise Science) |
| ENGL 102 |
Writing for a Liberal Education |
| IDHP 100 |
Using Information Effectively in Wellness |
| or |
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| IDHP 110 |
Using Information Effectively in the Health Professions |
| MATH 115 |
Basic Math for Sciences |
| BIOL 190 |
Introductory Biology for the Health Professions |
| CHEM 105 |
Chemistry for Allied Health Professions I |
| SOCI 101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
| PSYC 101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
| For students interested in studying Mass Communication, Communication Studies or Electronic Media and Film |
| ENGL 102 |
Writing for a Liberal Education |
| EMF 100 |
Using Information Effectively in Electronic Media and Film |
| EMF 140 |
Introduction to Electronic Media |
| EMF 221 |
Principles of Film and Media Production |
| MCOM 101 |
Introduction to Mass Communication |
| COMM 131 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
| Any Science Course |
| Any Math Course |
| Any Social Science Course (example: Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Geography) |
| For students interested in studying Psychology or Social Sciences |
| ENGL 102 |
Writing for a Liberal Education |
| MATH 111 |
Algebra for Applications |
| BIOL 115 |
Biology: The Science of Life |
| SOCI 101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
| or |
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| FMST 101 |
Introduction to Family Studies |
| PHIL 101 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
| or |
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| PHIL 111 |
Logic |
| PSYC 101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
| ANTH 207 |
Cultural Anthropology |
| For students who are interested in studying Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dental, Pre-Veterinarian) |
| ENGL 102 |
Writing for a Liberal Education |
| IDNM 101 |
Using Information Effectively in Science |
| MATH 119 |
Pre-Calculus |
| BIOL 201 |
Biology I: Cellular Biology and Genetics |
| or |
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| BIOL 202 |
Biology II: Introduction to Ecology, Evolution and Behavior |
| For ANY student/major |
| ENGL 102 |
Writing for a Liberal Education |
| Any of the Courses already listed |
| Any Appropriate Level Math Course |
| Any Science Course |
| Foreign Language |
| History |
| Political Science |
| Health |
| Art History |
| Women's Studies |
| Geography |
| Literature (American, British, World) |
Note: Course numbers are subject to change.
Academic Advising Center
Lecture Hall
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2472
Fax: 410-704-4020
E-mail: advising@towson.edu
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