ConnectED structure and requirements
ConnectED provides students with both a wide range of knowledge, as well as encouraging them to explore in-depth, by focusing on specific areas of focus:
- Foundations of Learning
- Diversities in the Human Experience
- Creativity, Innovation, and Aesthetic Inquiry
- Global Perspectives
- Scientific and Logical Reasoning
ConnectED requires students to complete 30 (minimum) credits, with the following breakdown:
- 12-13 credits in the Foundations of Learning courses
- 17-18 credits from the remaining four Areas of Inquiry by
- Selecting at least one course from each area for a total of 12 credits
- Selecting the remaining credits from any area so the total for the full general education set is at least 30 credits
- Of the 17-18 credits taken across the four Areas of Inquiry, a minimum of three credits also must fulfill each of the basic Breadth of Knowledge requirements of natural science, social/behavioral science and humanities/fine arts course