General Studies Courses Delivered in FOCUS (listed according degree requirement categories)
Behavioral Science Area (BS) QH
| LAP100 |
General Psychology |
5 |
| LAP306 |
Theories of Personality |
5 |
| LAP350 |
Culture and Self (Psychology of the Self) |
5 |
| LAP420 |
Social Psychology |
5 |
Humanities (H) QH
| APL210 |
Characteristics of Language in Culture |
5 |
| LAA101 |
Art Appreciation I |
2 |
| LAA320 |
African Art |
5 |
| LAE309 |
Minority Voices in American Literature |
5 |
| LAE315 |
Art of the Film |
5 |
| LAT326 |
Women in Theatre |
5 |
| LAH325 |
Death, Dying & Near-Death Experiences – Implications in Health Care |
5 |
Fine Arts Area (FA) QH
Quantitative Reasoning Area(QR) QH
| LAM113 |
Basic Applications of Math |
5 |
| LAM130 |
Mathematical Thinking in an Information Age |
5 |
| LAM109 |
Statistical Literacy |
5 |
Physical and Life Sciences Area (PLS) QH
| LAN106 |
Introduction to Scientific Thought |
5 |
| LAN215 |
Issues in Biology |
5 |
| LAN220 |
Infectious Diseases |
2 |
| LAN300 |
Ecology and Conservation |
5 |
Social Sciences Area (SS) QH
| LAS105 |
Introduction to Sociology |
5 |
| LAS120 |
Introduction to American Politics |
5 |
| LAS253 |
Urban Economics |
5 |
| LAS300 |
Contemporary World Cultures |
5 |
| LAS405 |
Social Problems |
5 |
Communications Area (C) QH
All courses may be used as free electives
Other General Studies Electives (E) QH
| ACL105 |
University Success Seminar |
2 |
| ACL200 |
Strategies for Effective Writing |
4 |
| ACL300 |
Strategies for Effective Learning |
4 |
| INT100 |
Information Literacy and Library Research Techniques |
2 |
| INT400 |
Career Assessment and Planning |
2-5 |
| LAA495 |
Art Special Topic |
1-6 |
| LAM107 |
Utilization of Microcomputers |
2 |
| LAM108 |
Overview of Computers |
2 |
| LAS495 |
Public Policy |
5 |
| LAT495 |
Images of the Educator in Film |
5 |
FOCUS Strategically Grouped Courses (Bundled Courses)
To assist students in maximizing use of financial aid, FOCUS courses are offered in themed course groupings. Therefore, the student would take all three courses during a one quarter term. Students are encouraged to register for a course grouping early to allow the completion of the entire financial aid process prior to the start of the courses. At least once a year, each grouping is offered at every Chicago area campus to ensure easy access to all General Studies courses in FOCUS.
Global Community
Cornerstone
Critical Thinking & Behavioral Reasoning
| Content Writing B (LAE125) |
| Introduction to Sociology (LAS105) |
| Introduction to Scientific Thought (LAN106) |
Academic Opportunity
| Career Assessment & Planning (INT400) |
| Strategies for Effective Learning (ACL300A&B) |
| Culture & Self (LAP350) |
Varieties of Expression
Pluralism/Democracy
| Social Problems (LAS405) |
| Statistics (LAM106) |
| Minority Voices in American Literature (LAE309) |
Society & Technology
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