Academics
Core Curriculum
In accord with the policies of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the College has established a Core Curriculum which offers students a broad general education covering Institutional prorities; Mathematics and Quantitative Skills; Political Science and U.S. History; Arts, Humanities, and Ethics; Communication in Writing; Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences; and the Social Sciences. In additon, students are given the opportunity to begin study in a speciaifc academic pathway leading to transfer into a baccalaureate degree program.
The USG core curriculum, Core IMPACTS, is designed to ensure that students aquire essential knowledge in foundational academic areas and develope career-ready competencies. There are seven core IMPACTS areas. As presented in the table below, IMPACTS is a mnemonic for students to appreciate the impact of the overall core curriculum.
Core IMPACTS
Instituitonal Priority
Mathematics & Quantitative Skills
Political Science and U.S. History
Arts, Humanities & Ethics
Communicating in Writing
Technology, Mathematics & Sciences
Social Sciences
Core IMPACTS Mnemonic
Orienting Question
Learning Outcome(s)
Career-Ready Competencies
Institutional Priority "Contributing to a Global Community" (Institution)
How does my institution help me to navigate the world?
Students will demonstrate the ability to think critically and solve problems related to priorities at their institution.
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork
- Time Management
Mathematics & Quantitative Skills (Mathematics)
How do I ask scientific questions or use data, mathematics, or technology to understand the world?
Students will use the scientific method and laboratory procedures or mathematical and computational methods to analyze data, solve problems, and explain natural phenomena.
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Inquiry and Analysis - Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
Political Science and U.S. History (Citizenship)
How do I prepare for my responsibilities as an engaged citizen?
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the history of the United States, the history of Georgia, and the provisions and principles of the United States Constitution and the Constitution of Georgia.
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Critical Thinking - Intercultural Competence
- Persuasion
Arts, Humanities & Ethics (Humanities)
How do I interpret the human experience through creative, linguistic, and philosophical works?
Students will effectively analyze and interpret the meaning, cultural significance, and ethical implications of literary/philosophical texts or of works in the visual/performing arts.
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Ethical Reasoning - Information Literacy
- Intercultural Competence
Communicating in Writing (Writing)
How do I write effectively in different contexts?
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Students will communicate effectively in writing, demonstrating clear organization and structure, using appropriate grammar and writing conventions. - Students will appropriately acknowledge the use of materials from original sources.
- Students will adapt their written communications to purpose and audience.
- Students will analyze and draw correct inferences from written texts.
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Critical Thinking - Information Literacy
- Persuasion
Technology, Mathematics & Sciences (STEM)
How do I ask scientific questions or use data, mathematics, or technology to understand the universe?
Students will use the scientific method and laboratory procedures or mathematical and computational methods to analyze data, solve problems, and explain natural phenomena.
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Inquiry and Analysis - Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
Social Sciences (Social Sciences)
How do I understand human experiences and connections?
Students will analyze the complexity of human behavior, and how historical, economic, political, social, or geographic relationships develop, persist, or change.
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Intercultural Competence - Persuasion
- Perspective-Taking
Core IMPACTS Curriculum
To complete all Core Curriculum requirements, the student must complete 42 semester credit hours of the core curriculum.
4 Credit Hours Required
ANTH 1102 - Introduction to Anthropology (3 Credit Hours)
COMM 1110 - Public Speaking (3 Credit Hours)
COMM 2000 - Introduction to Mass Communications (3 Credit Hours)
COMM 2010 - Interpersonal Communication (3 Credit Hours)ANTH 1104 - Introduction to Archaeology (3 Credit Hours)
DVRS 1101 - Topics in Diversity (1 Credit Hour)
HIST 1111 - World History I (3 Credit Hours)
HIST 1112 - World History II (3 Credit Hours)
POLS 2401 - Global Issues (3 Credit Hours)
SOCI 2501 - The Multiple Aspects of Diversity (3 Credit Hours)
Any 3 Credit Hour SABR course
3 Credit Hours Required
MATH 1001 - Quantitative Reasoning (3 Credit Hours
MATH 1101 - Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (3 Credit Hours)
MATH 1111 - College Algebra (3 Credit Hours)
MATH 1113 - Pre-calculus (4 Credit Hours)
MATH 1401 - Elementary Statistics (3 Credit Hours)
MATH 2253 - Calculus I (4 Credit Hours)
6 Credit Hours Required
HIST 2111 - American Civilization I (3 Credit Hours)
HIST 2112 - American Civilization II (3 Credit Hours)
POLS 1101 - American Government (3 Credit Hours)
6 Credit Hours Required
(3 hours must be Literature or Humanities)
ARTS 2205 - Understanding Art (3 Credit Hours)
COMM 1100 - Human Communication (3 Credit Hours)
COMM 1110 - Public Speaking (3 Credit Hours)
COMM 2000 - Introduction to Mass Communication (3 Credit Hours)
COMM 2010 - Interpersonal Communication (3 Credit Hours)
ENGL 2111 - World Literature I (3 Credit Hours)
ENGL 2112 - World Literature II (3 Credit Hours)
ENGL 2121 - British Literature I (3 Credit Hours)
ENGL 2122 - British Literature II (3 Credit Hours)
ENGL 2131 - American Literature I (3 Credit Hours)
ENGL 2132 - American Literature II (3 Credit Hours)
HUMN 2111 - A Survey of the Humanities in the West I (3 Credit Hours)
HUMN 2112 - A Survey of the Humanities in the West II (3 Credit Hours)
MUSI 1100 - Music Appreciation (3 Credit Hours)
PHIL 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy (3 Credit Hours)
THEA 1100 - Theatre Appreciation (3 Credit Hours)
Any 3-hr. Foreign Language Course
6 Credit Hours Required
ENGL 1101 - Composition I (3 Credit Hours)
ENGL 1102 - Composition II (3 Credit Hours)
11 Credit Hours Required (at least 4 must be in a lab science)
ASTR 1010/1010L - Astronomy of the Solar System/Lab (4 Credit Hours)
ASTR 1020/1020L - Stellar and Galactic Astronomy/Lab (4 Credit Hours)
BIOL 1010K - Introduction to Biology I (4 Credit Hours)
BIOL 1020K - Introduction to Biology II (4 Credit Hours)
BIOL 2000/2000L - Introductory Botany (4 Credit Hours)
BIOL 2107K - Principles of Biology I (4 Credit Hours)
BIOL 2108K - Principles of Biology II (4 Credit Hours)
CHEM 1151K - Survey of Chemistry I (4 Credit Hours)
CHEM 1152K - Survey of Chemistry II (4 Credit Hours)
CHEM 1211K - Principles of Chemistry I (4 Credit Hours)
CHEM 1212K - Principles of Chemistry II (4 Credit Hours)
CSCI 1301 - Computer Science I (4 Credit Hours)
CSCI 1302 - Computer Science II (4 Credit Hours)
MATH 1113 - Pre-calculus (4 Credit Hours)
MATH 1401 - Elementary Statistics (3 Credit Hours)
MATH 2253 - Calculus I (4 Credit Hours)
MATH 2254 - Calculus II (4 Credit Hours)
MATH 2255 -Calculus III (4 Credit Hours)
PHSC 1011/1011L - Foundations of Physical Science/Lab (4 Credit Hours)
PHYS 1111K - Introductory Physics I (4 Credit Hours)
PHYS 1112K - Introductory Physics II (4 Credit Hours)
PHYS 2211K - Principles of Physics (4 Credit Hours)
PHYS 2212 - Principles of Physics II (4 Credit Hours)
SCIE 1111/1111L - Environmental Science-Energy, Air, and Water Resources/Lab (4 Credit Hours)
SCIE 1121/1121L - Environmental Science-Earth and Biological Resources/Lab (4 Credit Hours)
6 Credit Hours Required
ECON 2105 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 Credit Hours)
ECON 2106 - Principles of Microeconomics(3 Credit Hours)
HIST1111 - World History I (3 Credit Hours)
HIST 1112 - World History II (3 Credit Hours)
HIST 1121 - Western Civilization I (3 Credit Hours)
HIST 1122 - Western Civilization II (3 Credit Hours)
HIST 2100 - Introduction to the European Union (3 Credit Hours)
HIST 2111 - American Civilization I (3 Credit Hours)
HIST 2112 - American Civilization II (3 Credit Hours)
HIST 2200 - Studies of the European Union (3 Credit Hours)
HIST 2220 - African American History (3 Credit Hours)
POLS 2100 - Introduction to the European Union (3 Credit Hours)
POLS 2200 - Studies of the European Union (3 Credit Hours)
POLS 2401 - Global Issues (3 Credit Hours)
PSYC 1101 - Introduction to General Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
PSYC 2103 - Introduction to Human Development (3 Credit Hours)
PSYC 2201 - Abnormal Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
SOCI 1101 - Introductory Sociology (3 Credit Hours)
SOCI 1160 - Introduction to Social Problems (3 Credit Hours)
SOCI 2293 - Introduction to Marriage and the Family (3 Credit Hours)
SOCI 2501 - The Multiple Aspects of Diversity (3 Credit Hours)
Students at all institutions must meet the Core IMPACTS requirements in all specified areas. However, institutions have considerable flexibility to tailor courses that meet these requirements to their institutional missions. Students must complete all Core IMPACTS requirements in order to earn associate of arts, associate of science, nexus, bachelor of arts, or bachelor of science degrees.
The Core Curriculum was established to provide the same general education for students throughout the system of public higher education in Georgia and to facilitate transfer between the various units of the University System of Georgia. Courses in the Core Curriculum apply to the freshmen and sophomore years, and successfully completed the Core areas will transfer with full credit to any other University System of Georgia institution. Students who earn the Associate of Arts degree or Associate of Science degree will have fully completed Core requirements. To complete all Core Curriculum requirements, the student must complete 42 semester credit hours of the core curriculum.
In addition to the 42 hours of core curriculum required in all AA and AS pathways of study, all AA and AS pathways with the exception of the Associate of Science in Nursing Degree require an additional 18 semester credit hours of courses related to the program of study for a toal of 60 semester credit hours; institutional requirements for graduation include 2 semester credit hours of Health and 2 semester credit hours of Physical Education, for a toal of 64 semester credit hours.
| Courses Related to the Program of Study | 18 |
| Health and Physical Education | 4 |
| TOTAL 64 |
It is the student's responsibility to discuss academic plans and desired course selections thoroughly with his or her assigned faculty advisor in order to determine exactly which courses should be taken. All students are to consult with their faculty advisor in planning their course selections prior to registration for each semester. The various academic programs appropriate to the different major fields have been approved for University System institutions and should be followed if the student plans to transfer to a senior college or university within the University System of Georgia. Students who change their major may have to complete additional hours of coursework beyond those required for completion of the program. A student who experiences difficulties in transferring credit to a University System of Georgia institution should contact the Chief Transfer Officer at that institution or at South Georgia State College. The Chief Transfer Officer at South Georgia State College is the Registrar.
Students who plan to transfer to a college or university other than a University System institution should refer to the catalog of the senior college to which they intend to transfer. In some of the major academic areas, certain courses may not be taught at this institution. Again, students are urged to consult with their assigned faculty advisor to determine the extent of the applicable course offerings at South Georgia State College. Students are advised to follow the Pathway Map for their plan of study for timely completion of their program.