Interdisciplinary General Education

Offered by: College of Education and Integrative Studies, Interdisciplinary General Education  

The Interdisciplinary General Education curriculum provides an integrated, interdisciplinary, discussion-based approach to learning about the humanities, social sciences, and arts. IGE is an alternative pathway to satisfy 18 units of the University GE requirements in areas A, C, and D. Students ready for GE area A2 (categories I and II) are eligible to enroll in IGE 1100  in the Fall. Students ready for GE area A2 with support (categories III and IV) need to enroll in the English stretch courses with support for GE area A2 credit and can enroll in either IGE 1100  or IGE 1200  for GE area C2 credit. Students who have fulfilled GE area A2 (category I) can also enroll in IGE 1100  or IGE 1200  for GE area C2 credit. Students should see an advisor for specific GE coursework required by their major. The six-course IGE pathway has the following common Learning Outcomes:

• Effective Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Historical, Social, and Multicultural Understanding
• Understanding and Appreciation of Aesthetic Experiences
• Articulation of Values
• Information Literacy
• Integrative Learning

Students must complete an IGE yearly sequence to earn general education credit. With the exception of IGE 2350  (a stand-alone course), single IGE classes do not fulfill GE requirements, unless using AP or IB credit or using authorized substitutions. Students who choose to leave IGE and complete their remaining general education requirements through other University departments should do so only at the end of a yearly sequence, e.g. after IGE 1200  or IGE 2250 . Students leaving IGE should seek advisement on how to fulfill remaining general education requirements. There is also some flexibility in the program based on the needs of various majors.  See your major advisor or the IGE program office for information. The IGE program is open to any qualified student. IGE students may substitute AP or IB credit for up to 2 courses in the IGE Program. For more information, see departmental advisors or the IGE Department Chair. Please refer to the University Programs section in the course catalog for IGE course descriptions.

3000-level IGE Upper Division Synthesis courses (except for IGE 3100 ) are open to all upper-division CPP students, regardless of whether or not they have taken the previous IGE courses.