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Rule 3341-3-34 | BG perspective (general education curriculum) - undergraduate.

 

(A) Policy statement and purpose

This university policy is part of the undergraduate catalog. The undergraduate catalog provides university academic policies and information about program requirements. The undergraduate catalog is updated each semester and can be found at http://www.bgsu.edu/catalog/academic-policies.html. Colleges and departments may have additional or more specific requirements or policies that relate to an individual program. Students are advised to become familiar with the undergraduate catalog as well as specific requirements and policies related to their degree program.

(B) Policy

The BG perspective curriculum provides a liberal studies foundation, preparing BGSU students for self-reliant learning throughout life and effective participation in a democratic society. BG perspective classes, taken by all students at BGSU, reflect a deep conviction by the BGSU learning community and leaders in all professions that successful, satisfying lives require a wide range of skills and knowledge.

The BG perspective requirements, learning outcomes and approved courses are updated periodically and changes are approved by the BG perspective committee and the undergraduate council. Current specific requirements and course listings can be found in the undergraduate catalog http://www.bgsu.edu/bg-perspective.html.

The BG perspective requirements and learning outcomes are aligned with the university system of Ohios articulation and transfer policy. The Ohio transfer module ensures that students can transfer applicable credits among Ohios public colleges and universities. More specific information about the evaluation of transfer courses for BG perspective credit can be found in the undergraduate catalog under transfer module for institutional credit transfer http://www.bgsu.edu/catalog/academic-policies/transfer-module-for-institutional- credit-transfer.html and BG perspective (general education) credit for transfer students http://www.bgsu.edu/catalog/academic-policies/bg-perspective-credit-for-transfer -students.html.

Student appeals of BG perspective credit for courses follows a formal appeals process http://www.bgsu.edu/bg-perspective/student-appeals.html.

Date: January 2015

Last updated March 2, 2023 at 11:35 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3345
Amplifies: 3345