General Education Program
The mission of the General Education Program (GEP) at Winona State University is to provide a broad base of skills and knowledge to prepare students for informed, responsible citizenship in a changing world. Winona State University’s GEP includes ten goal areas and four additional graduation requirements. The Goal Areas are coordinated with the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).
Goal Areas
| Goal 1 |
Communication (7 credits) |
| Goal 2 |
Critical Thinking (fulfilled when all other goal areas are completed) |
| Goal 3 |
Natural Sciences (7 credits; *requires one course with lab) *courses from at least two different subject areas is encouraged |
| Goal 4 |
Mathematics/Logical Reasoning (3-4 credits) |
| Goal 5 |
History & the Social/Behavioral Sciences (9 credits) *requires courses from at least two different subject areas |
| Goal 6 |
The Humanities & Fine Arts (9 credits) *requires a minimum of 3 credits from Humanities and 3 credits from Fine Arts |
| Goal 7 |
Human Diversity (3 credits) |
| Goal 8 |
Global Perspectives (3 credits) |
| Goal 9 |
Ethical & Civic Responsibility (3 credits) |
| Goal 10 |
People & the Environment (3 credits) |
A minimum of 40 credits must be completed to fulfill the MnTC ten goal areas. Courses must be completed with a ‘D’ or better (Letter Grade Option) or ‘P’ (Pass/No Credit Option) to count in a Goal Area. A cumulative MnTC GPA of 2.0 is required to complete the entire 40-credit package.
Important note: The WSU intensive course requirements and physical development/wellness requirements do not count toward the 40 credits required for graduation from the Minnesota transfer curriculum (MnTC).
Additional Graduation Requirements
Writing Intensive (6 credits)
Oral Intensive (3 credits)
Mathematics/Statistics or Critical Analysis Intensive (3 credits)
Physical Development & Wellness (2 credits)
Often, but not always, writing, oral communication and mathematics-statistics or critical analysis intensive courses are included in a student's major program of study.
