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Literary and Aesthetic Ways of Knowing - Arts or Literature

Course	Title	QuEST Requirement	New Gen Ed Requirement
ART 103	Intro to Drawing	Arts	Art/Literature
ART 107	Intro to Painting	Arts	Art/Literature
ART 115	Intro to Sculpture	Arts	Art/Literature
ARTH 150	Art History: Prehistory-1400	Arts	Art/Literature
ARTH 151	Art History: 1400-21st Century	Arts	Art/Literature
DANC 305	Dance History when taken with one of the following: DANC 101 Ballet DANC 102 Jazz and Dance Theatre DANC 103 Modern Dance DANC 104 Tap Dance	Arts	Art/Literature
ENGL 122	Introduction to Poetry	Literature	Art/Literature
ENGL 124	Short Story	Literature	Art/Literature
ENGL 142	Selected Works of British Literature	Literature	Art/Literature
ENGL 146	Writing of the Inklings	Literature	Art/Literature
ENGL 148	Introduction to Shakespeare	Literature	Art/Literature
ENGL 152	Selected Works of American Literature	Literature	Art/Literature
ENGL 160	Introduction to World Literature	Literature	Art/Literature
ENGL 172	Literature and the Life of Faith	Literature	Art/Literature
ENGL 176	Women's Literature	Literature	Art/Literature
HDFS 238	Textile Arts	Arts	Art/Literature
MUGE 101	Fundamentals of Music Theory	Arts	Art/Literature
MUGE 209	Survey to Christian Song	Arts	Art/Literature
MUGE 210	American Popular Music	Arts	Art/Literature
SPAN 301	Topics in Latin American Literature	Literature	Art/Literature
SPAN 311	Topics in Spanish Peninsular Literature	Literature	Art/Literature
SPAN 314	The Counter Reformation and the Spanish Baroque	Literature	Art/Literature
THEA 110	Intro to Theatre	Arts	Art/Literature
THEA 120	Acting 1	Arts	Art/Literature
THEA 150	Introduction to Technical Theater and Design	Arts	Art/Literature
THEA 361	Creative Dramatics	Arts	Art/Literature
THEA 363	Theatre for Social Change	Arts	Art/Literature

Cultural/Humanistic Ways of Knowing - History (US/Euro)

Course	Title	QuEST Requirement	New Gen Ed Requirement
HIST 101	Ancient Mediterranean World	European History	History
HIST 141	US History Survey Before 1865	United States History	History
HIST 142	US History Survey Since 1865	United States History	History
HIST 205	Ancient Greek World	European History	History
HIST 206	Ancient Roman World	European History	History
HIST 207	Early Christian World	European History	History
HIST 210	Knights, Peasants and Bandits	European History	History
HIST 212	Medieval Europe	European History	History
HIST 240	Age of Hamilton	United States History	History
HIST 244	Civil War America	United States History	History
HIST 256	America and World War II	United States History	History

Cultural/Humanistic Ways of Knowing - Language 1 & 2

Course	Title	QuEST Requirement	New Gen Ed Requirement
CHIN 101	Fundamentals of Chinese I	Language	Language Level 1
CHIN 102	Fundamentals of Chinese II	Language	Language Level 2
FREN 101	Fundamentals of French I	Language	Language Level 1
FREN 102	Fundamentals of French II	Language	Language Level 2
GERM 101	Fundamental of German I	Language	Language Level 1
GERM 102	Fundamental of German II	Language	Language Level 2
GREK 205	Fundamentals of Greek I	Literary Languages	Language Level 1
GREK 206	Fundamentals of Greek II	Literary Languages	Language Level 2
HEBR 205	Fundamentals of Hebrew I	Literary Languages	Language Level 1
HEBR 206	Fundamentals of Hebrew II	Literary Languages	Language Level 2
SPAN 101	Fundamentals of Spanish I	Language	Language Level 1
SPAN 102	Fundamentals of Spanish II	Language	Language Level 2

Cultural/Humanistic Ways of Knowing - Religion/Philosophy

Course	Title	QuEST Requirement	New Gen Ed Requirement
PHIL 101	Problems in Philosophy	Philosophy	Philosophy
PHIL 245	Reasons for Faith: Engaging the Question, "Why be a Christian?"	World Views	Philosophy
PHIL 362	Science, Knowledge, and the World	Science, Tech, and the World	Philosophy
RELI 205	Religions of the World	Religion	Religion
RELI 228	Judaism	Religion	Religion
RELI 229	Islam	Religion	Religion

Social Scientific Ways of Knowing

Course	Title	QuEST Requirement	New Gen Ed Requirement
CRIJ 103	Introduction to Criminal Justice	Social Sciences	Social Sciences
ECON 110	Economics of Social Issues	Social Sciences	Social Sciences
ECON 117	Issues in Environmental Economics	Social Sciences	Social Sciences
ECON 120	Principles of Macroeconomics	Social Sciences	Social Sciences
EDUC 203	Educational Psychology	Social Sciences	Social Sciences
HDFS 101	Foundations of Marriage and Family	Social Sciences	Social Sciences
POLI 113	American Government	Social Sciences	Social Sciences
POLI 213	Comparative Politics	Social Sciences	Social Sciences
PSYC 101	Introduction to Psychology	Social Sciences	Social Sciences
SOAN 101	Introduction to Sociology	Social Sciences	Social Sciences
SOAN 315	Urban Sociology	Social Sciences	Social Sciences
SOAN 341	Religion and Society	Social Sciences	Social Sciences
SOWK 120	Intro to Social Welfare and Social Work	Social Sciences	Social Sciences

Mathematical and Scientific Ways of Knowing - Mathematics

Course	Title	QuEST Requirement	New Gen Ed Requirement
CIS 181	Computer Programming I	Mathematical Sciences	Mathematical Sciences
MATH 102	The Mathematics of Growth	Mathematical Sciences	Mathematical Sciences
MATH 105	Precalculus for the Sciences	Mathematical Sciences	Mathematical Sciences
MATH 107	Applied Mathematics for Management	Mathematical Sciences	Mathematical Sciences
MATH 108	Intuitive Calculus with Applications	Mathematical Sciences	Mathematical Sciences
MATH 111	Calculus I	Mathematical Sciences	Mathematical Sciences
MATH 180	Discrete Mathematics	Mathematical Sciences	Mathematical Sciences
STAT 269	Intro Statistics	Mathematical Sciences	Mathematical Sciences

Mathematical and Scientific Ways of Knowing - Lab Science

Course	Title	QuEST Requirement	New Gen Ed Requirement
BIOL 106	Life Science	Laboratory Science	Laboratory Science
BIOL 117	Field Bio	Laboratory Science	Laboratory Science
BIOL 158	Human Bio	Laboratory Science	Laboratory Science
BIOL 170	Cellular Foundations of Life	Laboratory Science	Laboratory Science
BIOL 172	Diversity of Life and Plant Science	Laboratory Science	Laboratory Science
CHEM 102	Chemistry for Life	Laboratory Science	Laboratory Science
CHEM 103	Chemical Science	Laboratory Science	Laboratory Science
CHEM 105	General Chemistry I	Laboratory Science	Laboratory Science
ENVS 140	Introduction to Ecology and Sustainability	Laboratory Science	Laboratory Science
GEOL 201	Foundations of Geology	Laboratory Science	Laboratory Science
NUTR 110	Science and Nutrition	Laboratory Science	Laboratory Science
PHSC 102	Foundations of Physical Science	Laboratory Science	Laboratory Science

First Year Seminar

Course	Title	QuEST Requirement	New Gen Ed Requirement
IDFY 101	First Year Seminar	First Year Seminar	First Year Seminar
IDFY 102H	Honors First Year Seminar	First Year Seminar	First Year Seminar

Holistic Wellness

Course	Title	QuEST Requirement	New Gen Ed Requirement
APHS 170	Concepts of Holistic Wellness	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
DANC 101	Ballet	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
DANC 102	Jazz and Dance Theatre	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
DANC 103	Modern Dance	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
DANC 104	Tap Dance	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 102	Lifetime Wellness	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 103	Adapted Physical Education	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 104	Swimming for the Non-Swimmer	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 105	Intermediate Swimming	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 106	Aquatic Aerobics	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 107	Beginning Racquetball	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 108	Intermediate Racquetball	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 109	Beginning Volleyball	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 110	Intermediate Volleyball	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 111	Advanced Volleyball	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 112	Beginning Tennis	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 113	Intermediate Tennis	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 114	Dance and Rhythm Activities	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 115	Skiing & Snowboarding I	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 116	Skiing & Snowboarding II	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 117	Self Defense	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 118	Creative and Expressive Movement	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 119	Beginning Yoga	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 120	Racquet Activities	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 121	Team Activities	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 122	Flag Football and Basketball	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 123	Strength Training	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 124	Safety and R.A.D. Systems for Women	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 126	Tennis and Volleyball	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 127	Aquatics	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 128	Developmental Gymnastics/Rhythmical Activities	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 129	Beginning Pilates	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 131	Disc Activities	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 133	Indoor Cycling	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 135	Non-traditional Games	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 136	Exercise and Weight Management	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 137	Fitness Walking	Wellness	Holistic Wellness
WELL 138	Couch to 5K	Wellness	Holistic Wellness

Written Communication

Course	Title	QuEST Requirement	New Gen Ed Requirement
ENGL 110	Critical Reading and Writing	Created and Called for Community	Written Communication

Oral Communication

Course	Title	QuEST Requirement	New Gen Ed Requirement
COMM 105	Fundamentals of Oral Communication	Oral Communication	Oral Communication

Interpreting the Bible

Course	Title	QuEST Requirement	New Gen Ed Requirement
BIBL 201	Interpreting the Bible	Knowledge of the Bible	Bible
BIBL 202	Interpreting the Bible for Majors	Knowledge of the Bible	Bible

Christian Beliefs

Course	Title	QuEST Requirement	New Gen Ed Requirement
THEO 205	Intro to Christian Theology	Christian Beliefs - Theology	Christian Beliefs - Theology
THEO 207	African American Theology	Christian Beliefs - Theology	Christian Beliefs - Theology
THEO 209	Anabaptist Theology	Christian Beliefs - Theology	Christian Beliefs - Theology
THEO 211	Brethren in Christ Life and Thought	Christian Beliefs - Theology	Christian Beliefs - Theology
THEO 213	Pentecostal Theology	Christian Beliefs - Theology	Christian Beliefs - Theology
THEO 215	Roman Catholic Theology	Christian Beliefs - Theology	Christian Beliefs - Theology
THEO 217	Wesleyan/Holiness Theology	Christian Beliefs - Theology	Christian Beliefs - Theology
THEO 223	Global Christian Theology	Christian Beliefs - Theology	Christian Beliefs - Theology
THEO 227	Theology, Violence, and Non-Violence	Christian Beliefs - Theology	Christian Beliefs - Theology
THEO 229	Theology and American Culture	Christian Beliefs - Theology	Christian Beliefs - Theology
THEO 232	Reformation Theology	Christian Beliefs - Theology	Christian Beliefs - Theology
THEO 238	Theology I	Christian Beliefs - Theology	Christian Beliefs - Theology

Ethics and the Common Good

Course	Title	QuEST Requirement	New Gen Ed Requirement
BIBL 293	The Bible and Social Ethics	Ethics in the Modern World	Ethics and the Common Good
ENVS 216	Environmental Issues and Sustainable Solutions	Science, Technology and the World	Ethics and the Common Good
IDEG 300	Christendom, Colonialism, and the Common Good	Ethics in the Modern World	Ethics and the Common Good
IDEG 300	Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Repair in Public Life	Ethics in the Modern World	Ethics and the Common Good
IDEG 300	Bioethics	Ethics in the Modern World	Ethics and the Common Good
IDEG 300	Ethics in the Age of Constantine	Ethics in the Modern World	Ethics and the Common Good
IDEG 300	Abraham Lincoln's Ethics	Ethics in the Modern World	Ethics and the Common Good
IDEG 300	Ethics and Families	Ethics in the Modern World	Ethics and the Common Good
IDEG 300	Healthcare Ethics	Ethics in the Modern World	Ethics and the Common Good
IDEG 300	Terrorism	Ethics in the Modern World	Ethics and the Common Good
IDEG 300	Morality in the Marketplace: Business Ethics for the Common Good	Ethics in the Modern World	Ethics and the Common Good
IDEG 300H	Pursuing the Good Life	Ethics in the Modern World	Ethics and the Common Good
PHIL 325	Moral Problems	Ethics in the Modern World	Ethics and the Common Good
PHIL 356	Minds and Machines: Ethics and Artificial Intelligence	Ethics in the Modern World	Ethics and the Common Good
PHIL 382	Ethics	Ethics in the Modern World	Ethics and the Common Good
POLI 366	Causes of War	Ethics in the Modern World	Ethics and the Common Good
SOAN 335	Social Conflict and Reconciliation	Ethics in the Modern World	Ethics and the Common Good

Intercultural Perspectives - US

Course	Title	QuEST Requirement	New Gen Ed Requirement
COMM 307	Rhetoric of the Civil Rights Movement	Pluralism in Contemporary Society	Intercultural Perspectives - US
EDSP 303	Disability and Society	Pluralism in Contemporary Society	Intercultural Perspectives - US
EDUC 346	Socio-Cultural Perspective on Education	Pluralism in Contemporary Society	Intercultural Perspectives - US
HDFS 378	Latino Families	Pluralism in Contemporary Society	Intercultural Perspectives - US
HDFS 386	Family Ethnicity and Human Services	Pluralism in Contemporary Society	Intercultural Perspectives - US
HIST 345	Pennsylvania History	Pluralism in Contemporary Society	Intercultural Perspectives - US
HIST 352	African-America History Since 1865	Pluralism in Contemporary Society	Intercultural Perspectives - US
HIST 355	US Urban History	Pluralism in Contemporary Society	Intercultural Perspectives - US
HIST 392	Women and Gender in American History	Pluralism in Contemporary Society	Intercultural Perspectives - US
HPED 329	Sociology of Sport	Pluralism in Contemporary Society	Intercultural Perspectives - US
POLI 310	American Political Thought	Pluralism in Contemporary Society	Intercultural Perspectives - US
POLI 316	Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights	Pluralism in Contemporary Society	Intercultural Perspectives - US
POLI 334	Polling and Public Opinion	Pluralism in Contemporary Society	Intercultural Perspectives - US
RELI 342	Religious Pluralism in America	Pluralism in Contemporary Society	Intercultural Perspectives - US
RELI 355	Christianity in North America	Pluralism in Contemporary Society	Intercultural Perspectives - US
SOAN 310	Food, Power, and Society	Pluralism in Contemporary Society	Intercultural Perspectives - US
SOAN 342	Race and Gender in the United States	Pluralism in Contemporary Society	Intercultural Perspectives - US
SOAN 356	Social Inequality	Pluralism in Contemporary Society	Intercultural Perspectives - US
THEO 354	Theology and Gender	Pluralism in Contemporary Society	Intercultural Perspectives - US

Intercultural Perspectives - Global

Course	Title	QuEST Requirement	New Gen Ed Requirement
ARTH 210	Topics in Non-Western Art	Non-Western Studies	Intercultural Perspectives - Global
CHIN 201	Intermediate Chinese	3rd Level Language	3rd Level Language
CHIN 230	A Cup of Tea: Modern Chinese Culture	Non-Western Studies	Intercultural Perspectives - Global
COMM 327	Latin American Cinema	Non-Western Studies	Intercultural Perspectives - Global
FREN 201	Intermediate French	3rd Level Language	3rd Level Language
GEOG 103	World Regional Geography	Non-Western Studies	Intercultural Perspectives - Global
GERM 201	Intermediate German	3rd Level Language	3rd Level Language
GREK 305	Intermediate Greek	3rd Level Language	3rd Level Language
HEBR 305	Intermediate Hebrew	3rd Level Language	3rd Level Language
HIST 271	World History to 1500CE	Non-Western Studies	Intercultural Perspectives - Global
HIST 272	World History since 1500CE	Non-Western Studies	Intercultural Perspectives - Global
HIST 273	History of Asia to 1500CE	Non-Western Studies	Intercultural Perspectives - Global
HIST 274	History of Asia since 1500CE	Non-Western Studies	Intercultural Perspectives - Global
IDNW 200	Education in Sub-Saharan Africa	Non-Western Studies	Intercultural Perspectives - Global
PHIL 318	Asian Philosophy	Non-Western Studies	Intercultural Perspectives - Global
POLI 312	Politics of China	Non-Western Studies	Intercultural Perspectives - Global
POLI 346	Russia after Communism	Non-Western Studies	Intercultural Perspectives - Global
RELI 321	Christianity in Latin America	Non-Western Studies	Intercultural Perspectives - Global
RELI 329	Christianity in Africa	Non-Western Studies	Intercultural Perspectives - Global
RELI 332	Christianity in Asia	Non-Western Studies	Intercultural Perspectives - Global
RELI 333	Religions of India	Non-Western Studies	Intercultural Perspectives - Global
RELI 334	Religions of China and Japan	Non-Western Studies	Intercultural Perspectives - Global
SOAN 212	Cultural Anthropology	Non-Western Studies	Intercultural Perspectives - Global
SOAN 221	Native American Studies	Non-Western Studies	Intercultural Perspectives - Global
SOAN 371	Global Justice	Non-Western Studies	Intercultural Perspectives - Global
SPAN 201	Intermediate Spanish	3rd Level Language	3rd Level Language
SPAN 203	Spanish for Healthcare Professionals	3rd Level Language	3rd Level Language
SPAN 302	Culture and Identity in Latin America	Non-Western Studies	Intercultural Perspectives - Global

Courses that will not transition to '24 GE but remain in the QuEST Curriculum

Course	Title	QuEST Requirement
BUSA 358	Making a Better World?	Science, Tech, and the World
CRIJ 369	Forensics	Science, Tech, and the World
IDWV 300H	What has Athens to do with Jerusalem?	World Views
IDST 300	Relationships and the Brain	Science, Tech, and the World
IDST 300	Stress and Health	Science, Tech, and the World
MUMH 338	Studies in Global Music	Non-Western
PHIL 362	Science, Knowledge, and the World	Science, Tech, and the World