The primary goal of education at William Jessup University is the integration of faith and learning. In pursuing this goal, we accept the unity of all knowledge under God and perceive no contradiction between the truth of the Christian revelation and that of scholarly investigation. WJU offers both general education courses that provide the broad scope of human knowledge and a solid biblical and theological core that establishes a perspective which gives coherence and purpose to that knowledge. (Transfer students: see section “General Education and Bible Options for Transfer Students” that follows.)
General Education
General Education at William Jessup University seeks to develop the whole person by developing skills in communication, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking, and by exposing students to a broad cross-section of knowledge in science, social science, and the humanities. General Education is fundamental to the degree program by providing context for the major, a foundation for life-long autonomous learning, and the skills and broad worldview needed for effective leadership. Students who transfer from local community colleges will add the flavor of WJU distinctive courses to their readily transferable units.
The General Education program of 48 units allows students the opportunity to explore a wide spectrum of knowledge within personal and vocational interest. Required core courses emphasize development of a personal Christian worldview, as students address issues of personal spiritual formation and societal engagement. Students should review the various academic programs for recommended courses which also fulfill the various requirements below.
Core 8 units
Contemporary Discipleship (LDRS152) 5
Christian Perspective (PHIL452) 3
Communication 9 units
English Composition (ENGL101a) 3
English Composition (ENGL101b) 3
Communication Elective (choose one of the following)
- Speech 3
- Interpersonal Processes (COMM282/PSYC282) 3
- Small Group Dynamics (COMM383/PSYC383) 3
- Organizational Communication 3
- Intercultural Communication** 3
Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning 3 units
Choose one of the following:
- Math for the Educated Citizen (MATH200) 3
- Math for Teachers (MATH213) 3
- College Algebra (MATH240) 3
- Business Statistics (BUS190) 3
Arts and Humanities 6 units
Arts Elective (choose 3 units from the following)
- Western Humanities I or II 3
- Music Fundamentals MUS171) 3
- Music Theory I-II (MUS272) 3
- Western Music to 1750 (MUS340) 3
- Western Music from 1750 (MUS341) 3
- World Music** (MUS367) 2
- Song Writing (MUS370) 2
- Hymnology (MUS343) 2
Humanities Elective (Choose 3 units from the following)
- Western Humanities I or II 3
- Advanced Academic Writing (ENGL280) 3
- Creative Writing (ENGL286) 3
- Children’s Literature (ENGL350) 3
- Topics in Literature (ENGL380) 3
- World Literature** (ENGL387) 3
- World Religions** (ICS320) 3
- Foreign Language** 3
- Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL271) 3
- Christian Ethics (PHIL331) 3
- Topics in Philosophy (PHIL380) 3
- New Testament or Old Testament Elective 3
Social and Behavioral Science 12 units
Western or World Civilization I 3
Western or World Civilization II 3
Behavioral Science Elective (Choose one of the following)
- Introduction to Psychology (PSYC110) 3
- Developmental Psychology (PSYC141) 3
- Abnormal Psychology (PSYC364) 3
- Psychology of Relationships (PSYC255) 3
- Marriage and Family (PSYC277) 3
- Gender Studies (PSYC465) 3
- Human Sexuality (PSYC367) 3
Social Science Elective (choose one of the following)
- Archaeology (BHST251 or BHST352) 3
- Macroeconomics (BUS240) 3
- Microeconomics (BUS241) 3
- Mngt & Organizational Behavior (BUS140) 3
- Origin and Transmission of the Bible (HIST225) 3
- American History (HIST291) 3
- Topics in History (HIST380) 3
- Perspectives on the World Christian Movement** 3
- Cultural Anthropology** (ICS202) 3
- Introduction to Sociology (SOC201) 3
- American Government 3
- Political Theory & Philosophy 3
- Ethics in Public Policy 3
- Multicultural Education** (TEDU123) 3
- Youth Culture, Trends & Issues (YMIN283) 3
Physical and Biological Sciences 7 units
Physical and Biological Science Electives
- (Choose two courses, one of which must include an additional lab section of 1 unit)
- Conceptual Physics (SCI226) 3
- General Biology (SCI224) 3
- Physical Geography (SCI222) 3
**At least one course must be cross-cultural; courses that meet this requirement are marked with **.
Free Electives 10
