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General Education Core Requirements


New General Education Core Requirements Effective Fall 2013

Starting in Fall 2013 all new first-time freshmen and transfer students must enroll in the CUNY Pathways curriculum: a 30-credit Common Core for all students and an additional 6-12 credits in the College Option for baccalaureate students. The Common Core consists of 12 credits in the Required Core and 18 credits in the Flexible Core. All continuing students can opt-in to the Pathways Curriculum and are encouraged to meet with an advisor to determine the best course of action based on their goals and credits earned.

Required Core - 12 Credits


The Required Core consists of 6 credits of English Composition, 3 credits in Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning, and 3 credits in Life and Physical Sciences; requirements for MEC students follow:

English Composition - 6 credits


Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning - 3 credits*


Life and Physical Sciences - 3 credits*


Flexible Core - 18 Credits


To reach the required total of 6 courses, students in AA, AS and bachelor’s degree programs must complete at least one course in each of the five Flexible Core areas and an additional sixth course in one of them. Students can complete no more than two courses from any one discipline or interdisciplinary field; requirements for MEC students follow:

World Cultures & Global Issues


U. S. Experience In its Diversity


Creative Expressions


Individual & Society


Scientific World


Note:


*students may substitute STEM variants in these areas as indicated below

Medgar Evers College Option - 12 Credits


(Baccalaureate Degree Students Only)

Socio-Cultural and Diversity Cluster III

Students take ONE COURSE from the following:

Socio-Cultural and Diversity Cluster III


Students take ONE COURSE from the following:

Integrative Knowledge Cluster IV


Students must take THREE COURSES from the following (one Humanities, one Social & Behavioral Sciences, one Natural Sciences & Mathematics):

Stem Variants for General Education Common Core


Any student can take STEM variant courses as substitutes for Common Core requirements in Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning, Life and Physical Sciences, and the Scientific World as approved below; STEM variant courses must satisfy major requirements.

Stem Variants: Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning


MEC Course & Title

Credit Hrs

Lec/Lab Hrs

Workshop Hrs

Total Contact Hrs

Degree/Major Program Requirement

MTH 136 - Intermediate Algebra and Trigonometry 

3

4

0

4

Similar/Substitute for MTH 138 

MTH 138 - College Algebra And Trigonometry 

3

5

0

5

AS, BS/Biology

MTH 141 - Finite Mathematics 

4

4

0

4

BS/Business

MTH 151 - Pre-Calculus 

4

4/1

0

5

BS/Biology

MTH 202 - Calculus I 

4

4/2

0

6

AS, BS/Mathematics & Computer Science,

 

 

 

 

 

BS/Biology & Environmental Science

MTH 203 - Calculus II 

4

4/2

0

6

AS, BS/Mathematics & Computer Science,

 

 

 

 

 

BS/ Biology & Environmental Science

MTH 204 - Calculus III 

4

4/2

0

6

BS/Mathematics, Environmental Science

MTH 209 - Elementary Statistics 

4

4

0

4

BS/Nursing

 

Stem Variants: Life and Physical Sciences, and the Scientific World


MEC Course & Title

Credit Hrs

Lec/Lab Hrs

Workshop Hrs

Total Contact Hrs

Degree/Major Program Requirement

BIO 104 - Human Body Structure and Function 

4

3/3

0

6

Certificate in Practical Nursing

BIO 111 - Introduction to Biology 

3

4

0

4

AS, BS/Biology

BIO 150 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 

4

3/3

0

6

AS/Nursing

BIO 151 - Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems I 

4

3/3

0

6

AS/Nursing Human Systems I

BIO 152 - Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems II 

4

3/3

0

6

AS/Nursing Human Systems II

BIO 201 - General Biology I 

4

3/3

0

6

AS, BS/Biology

BIO 202 - General Biology II 

4

3/3

0

6

AS, BS/Biology

BIO 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 

4

3/3

0

6

AS/Nursing

BIO 252 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 

4

3/3

0

6

AS/Nursing

BIO 261 - Pathogenic Microbiology and Immunology for Health Professions 

4

3/3

0

6

AS/Science Health Professionals

CIS 101 - Computer Fundamentals

3

0

0

0

AS/Nursing, Business Administration  AAS/Computer Applications

AS/Public Administration, BS/Public Administration, Accounting, Business, Computer information Systems,

BPS/Applied Management

CHML 105 - Chemistry for Health Professionals I Lab 

4

3/3

0

6

AS/Nursing

CHM 112 - Basic Chemistry 

3

4

0

4

BS/Biology

CHML 201 - General Chemistry I Lab 

4

3/3

1.5

7.5

BS/Biology, Environmental Science

CHML 202 - General Chemistry II Lab 

4

3/3

1.5

7.5

BS/Biology, Environmental Science

PHY 114 - Basic Physics 

3

3/1

0

4

BS/Mathematics AS/Science

PHY 211 - University Physics I 

4

4/3

1.5

8.5

BS/Computer Science, Environmental Sc

PHY 212 - University Physics II 

4

4/3

1.5

8.5

BS/Computer Science, Environmental Sc

PHY 213 - University Physics III 

4

4/3

1.5

8.5

BS/Computer Science, Environmental Sc

 

Credit for Prior Learning By Portfolio

Adult learners returning or entering Medgar Evers College with prior knowledge now have an opportunity to translate their prior learning into college credits. Students can earn college credits for their prior knowledge in two ways:

  1. Take and pass a College Board CLEP exam

  2. Develop a Portfolio (Contact Academic Affairs)

College Level Exam Program (CLEP)

College Board created the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) to allow students to earn college credits for the knowledge they possess, but could not measure otherwise. College Board offers 33 introductory college-level subjects. Students can earn credits for what they already know. Medgar Evers College is a CLEP test center.

  1. CLEP exams are computerized.

  2. CLEP exams are 90 minutes long. However, College Composition is 120 minutes.

  3. CLEP exams contain mainly multiple-choice questions. College Composition may include essays.

  4. The recommended passing score is 50, a score equivalent to a grade of C.

  5. An unofficial score report is available upon completion of each exam, excluding College Composition and College Composition Modular.

  6. The American Council on Education (ACE) recognizes CLEP.

  7. Each CLEP exam costs $87. The administrative fee at Medgar Evers College is $40 for each exam. Contact the Testing Center at 718-270-4835 for test dates

CLEP Eligibility

CLEP exams are available to students enrolled at Medgar Evers College as well as individuals of the community. All students should consult their college or university before registering for and taking a CLEP exam to know whether the credits will be accepted. Medgar Evers College students must consult a Testing Center before scheduling a CLEP exam.

Medgar Evers College Students Eligibility Requirements

  • Students must have satisfied the University’s basic skills requirement in reading, writing, and mathematics.

  • Students are required to have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better.

CLEP Application Process

The Testing Center staff administers CLEP exams once a month on a walk-in basis from 10:00am-3:00pm. Exam candidates should contact the Testing Center at 718-270-4835 for test dates.

  • The fee is paid to College Board (collegeboard.org) when the student sets up an account online and purchases the exam. Once the exam purchase is confirmed, the student may reserve a seat to take the exam with the Testing Center.

  • The administrative fee is $40.00 per exam and must be paid to the Bursar’s Office prior to taking the test.

  • Exam fees are non-refundable.

CLEP Exam Day

Please bring two forms of ID, at least one must be a government-issued ID.

  • Candidates must arrive before 3:00 pm. Testing Center staff will not allow any student into the testing laboratory after 3:00 pm.

  • Candidates taking two CLEP exams on the same day must arrive no later than 1:00 pm.

  • Examination candidates, must complete the CLEP application at collegeboard.org and pay all fees before arriving to do the test.

  • Examination regulations, do NOT allow candidates to take books, notes, practice exams, calculators, cell phones, pagers, and watches with alarms, other electronic devices, food, and beverages into the testing laboratory.

Special Accommodations

Any student requiring special accommodations for the CLEP exam because of a disability must contact the Office of Services for Differently Abled (ODA) at 718-270-5027 at least 1 week prior to the exam. Accommodations based on disabilities will be granted to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ODA is responsible for identifying and evaluating students with disabilities. If the student is eligible, that office will coordinate accommodations with the Testing Center.

Portfolio Development

A portfolio is a document presented by a student to the college requesting credits for knowledge about a subject that occurred outside the classroom. The portfolio must be well documented and organized. It is a collection of evidence to support the student’s claim for credit, through a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process.

Students must align their knowledge with the course(s) they are petitioning. The respective academic department performing the assessment will award credits for learning as it relates to the course rather than, solely on years of experience.

Portfolio Eligibility

  • Students must be enrolled at Medgar Evers College.

  • A student must complete a minimum of 24 college credits before developing a portfolio.

  • Students must complete English 112 and English 150 before developing a portfolio.

  • Students are required to have a GPA of 2.0 or better.

  • Students must have satisfied the University’s basic skills requirement in reading, writing, and mathematics before developing a portfolio.

  • A student must consult and receive approval from the Credit for Prior Learning Coordinator and the Chairperson of the department of his/her declared course of study.

  • Students must consult and receive approval from the Chairperson of the department before developing a portfolio.

  • Students must register for a Portfolio Development Seminar.

Portfolio Application Process

  • Students must obtain an application from the Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Coordinator.

  • The department Chairperson must sign the application form.

  • Students must consult the CPL Coordinator to register for the CPL seminar.

  • Before submission of the portfolio for assessment, students must pay a non-refundable fee of $75.00 to the Bursar’s Office.

Testing Center Contact Information

1150 Carroll Street Room 311
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Ph: 718-270-4835
Fax: 718-270-4845
Email: asktesting@mec.cuny.edu

CLEP Exam Equivalent at Medgar Evers College

CLEP EXAMS OFFERED

MEC EQUIVALENT

SCORE

CREDITS

ACCOUNTING

 

 

 

 

Financial Accounting

NO EQUIVALENT

 

 

BIOLOGY

 

 

 

 

Biology

BIO 101 or 111

50

3

BUSINESS

 

 

 

 

Introductory Business Law

LAW 208

50

3

 

Principles of Management

MAN 200 or 211

50

3

 

Principles of Marketing

MAR 231

50

3

CHEMISTRY

 

 

 

 

Chemistry

CHM 112

50

3

 

Natural Sciences

NO EQUIVALENT

 

 

COMPUTER APPLICATION

 

 

 

 

Information Systems and Computer Application

CIS 211 or CL 101

50

3

ECONOMICS

 

 

 

 

Principles of Microeconomics

ECON 213

50

3

 

Principles of Macroeconomics

ECON 212

50

3

ENGLISH

 

 

 

 

American Literature

NO EQUIVALENT

 

 

 

Analyzing and Interpreting Literature

NO EQUIVALENT

 

 

 

College Composition

NO EQUIVALENT

 

 

 

College Composition Modula

NO EQUIVALENT

 

 

 

English Literature

NO EQUIVALENT

 

 

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

 

 

 

 

French Language

FREN 101 & 102

50

6

 

German Language 

NO EQUIVALENT

 

 

 

Spanish Language

SPAN 101 & 102

50

6

HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

 

 

 

 

American Government

POL 200

50

3

 

History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877

HIST 200

50

3

 

History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present

NO EQUIVALENT

 

 

 

Human Growth and Development

PSYC 229

50

3

 

Humanities

NO EQUIVALENT

 

 

 

Introduction to Educational Psychology

NO EQUIVALENT

 

 

 

Introductory Psychology

PSYC 101

50

3

 

Introductory Sociology

SOC 101

50

3

 

Social Sciences and History

SSC 101

50

3

 

Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648

NO EQUIVALENT

 

 

 

Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present

NO EQUIVALENT

 

 

MATHEMATICS

 

 

 

 

College Algebra

NO EQUIVALENT

 

 

 

College Mathematics

NO EQUIVALENT

 

 

 

Calculus

NO EQUIVALENT

 

 

 

Precalculus

NO EQUIVALENT