Jul 08, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

General Education: K-State Core


K-State Core is the foundation for an impactful life and career after time at K-State.

The courses highlighted in green will NOT show in the list for K-State Core in uAchieve/DARS, but will apply via
Statewide Transfer (SWT) if a student takes the equivalent Community College Course – it will pull in and list the 300 or
400-level K-State course currently listed under SWT.

English (Written Communication Outcomes)

Requirement #1 {010}

Course Title

Credit

ENGL 100   Expository Writing I   3  
 
Choose 1 from the following:
ENGL 200   Expository Writing II   3  
ENGL 210   Honors English   3  
     

Communication (Oral Communication Outcomes)

Requirement #2 {020}

Course Title Credit
COMM 106   Public Speaking I   3  
COMM 109   Public Speaking 1A, Honors   3  
COMM 130   Interpersonal Communication   3  
     

Math & Statistics (Quantitative Literacy Outcomes)

Requirement #3 {030}

 
Course Title Credit
MATH 100   College Algebra   3  
MATH 160   Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics   3  
STAT 225   Introduction to Statistics   3  
   

Note 1: Some programs require an advanced math course beyond the general education curriculum requirements. In these situations,

students who qualify to enter the advanced math course should do so, thereby fulfilling general education and program requirements.

 

Note 2: Some students qualify to enter an advanced math course. Students should take the math course they are eligible for, thereby 

fulfilling general education requirements.

 

Note 3: If Math placement scores are not met, then the student will need to enroll in the appropriate co-requisite course.

   

Natural & Physical Sciences (Natural & Physical Sciences Outcomes)

Requirement #4 {040}

 
Course Title Credit
AGRON 120   Crop Science   3  
AGRON 121   Crop Science Laboratory   1  
ANTH 280   Introduction to Biological Anthropology   4  
BIOCH 110   Biochemistry and Society   3  
BIOCH 111   Biochemistry and Society Laboratory   1  
BIOCH 265   Introductory Organic and Biochemistry   5  
BIOL 101   Concepts of Biology   4  
BIOL 198   Principles of Biology   4  
BIOL 221   Organismic Biology   5  
BIOL 255   General Microbiology   4  
BIOL 441   Human Body I   4  
BIOL 442   Human Body II   3  
CHM 110   General Chemistry   3  
CHM 111   General Chemistry Laboratory   1  
CHM 210   Chemistry I   4  
CHM 220   Honors Chemistry I   5  
CHM 230   Chemistry II   4  
GEOG 121   Introductory Physical Geography: Earth Systems Science   3  
GEOG 122   Introduction to Physical Geography: Earth Systems Science Laboratory   1  
GEOG 235   Atmospheric Science   4  
GEOL 100   Earth in Action   3  
GEOL 103   Geology Laboratory   1  
GEOL 115   Environmental Geology   3  
GEOL 125   Natural Disasters   3  
GEOL 200   Earth Through Time   3  
HORT 201   Principles of Horticultural Science   4  
KIN 220   Biobehavioral Bases of Physical Activity   4  
PHYS 101   The Physical World   3  
PHYS 103   The Physical World Laboratory   1  
PHYS 106   Concepts of Physics   4  
PHYS 113   General Physics I   4  
PHYS 114     General Physics II   4  
PHYS 115   Descriptive Physics   5  
PHYS 213   Engineering Physics I   5  
PHYS 214   Engineering Physics II   5  
PHYS 223   Physics I, Mechanics, and Thermodynamics   5  
PHYS 224   Physics II, Electromagnetism, and Sound   5  
   

Social & Behavioral Sciences (Social & Behavioral Sciences Outcomes)

Requirement #5 {050}

 
Course Title Credits
AGEC 120   Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness   3  
AMETH 160   Introduction to American Ethnic Studies   3  
ANTH 200   Introduction to Cultural Anthropology   3  
ANTH 204   A General Education Introduction to Cultural Anthropology   3  
ANTH 210   Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, Honors   3  
ANTH 220   Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology   3  
ANTH 260   Introduction to Archeology   3  
CRIM 261   Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice   3  
ECON 101   Contemporary Economic Issues   3  
ECON 110   Principles of Macroeconomics   3  
ECON 111   Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors   3  
ECON 120   Principles of Microeconomics   3  
GEOG 100   World Geography & Globalization   3  
GEOG 200   Human Geography   3  
GEOG 201   Human Geography (Honors)   3  
GWSS 105   Introduction to Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies   3  
GWSS 220 Climate Justice Movements 3
GWSS 230 Intersectionality and Health Justice 3
GWSS 275   Gender, Race, and Sex in Science Fiction   3  
HDFS 110   Introduction to Human Development   3  
HDFS 250   Interpersonal and Family Relationships   3  
LAR 298   Ethics and Environmental Dilemmas   3  
LEAD 212   Introduction to Leadership Concepts      2-3   
LEAD 225   Fundamentals of Global Food Systems Leadership      3   
PLAN 115   Introduction to Regional and Community Planning   3  
PLAN 215   World Cities   3  
POLSC 107   Political Science Colloquium   2  
POLSC 110   Introduction to Political Science   3  
POLSC 111   Introduction to Political Science, Honors   4  
POLSC 115   U.S. Politics   3  
POLSC 135   Introduction to Comparative Politics   3  
POLSC 145   World Politics   3  
POLSC 155   Introduction to Political Thought   3  
POLSC 250   Environmental Political Thought: The Future of Food, Air, Water, and Soil   3  
PSYCH 110   General Psychology   3  
PSYCH 115   General Psychology (Honors)   4  
PSYCH 202   Drugs and Behavior   3  
PSYCH 280   Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence   3  
PSYCH 290   Innovative Studies in Psychology   1-6  
SOCIO 211   Introduction to Sociology   3  
SOCIO 214   Introduction to Sociology, Honors   4  
SOCIO 260   Social Problems   3  
SOCWK 100   Social Work: The Helping Profession   3  
SOCWK 200   Basic Skills for Working with People   3  
   

Arts & Humanities (Arts & Humanities Outcomes)

Requirement #6 {060}

 
Course Title Credit
AGCOM 222   Agricultural Business Communications   3  
AMETH 185   Race, Film, and American Stories   3  
ARAB 101   Arabic I   4  
ARAB 102   Arabic II   4  
ARAB 201   Arabic III   5  
ARCH 299   Appreciation of Architecture   3  
ART 102   Ceramics for Non-majors   3  
ART 103   Jewelry Design and Processes for Non-majors   3  
ART 104   Digital Photography for Non-majors   3  
ART 106   Art Appreciation   3  
ART 108   Introduction to Modern and Contemporary Art for Non-Majors   3  
ART 111   Photography, Civil Rights, Art and the Environment   3  
ART 174   A and D: Mixed Media Process and Exploration Lab   3  
ART 180   AandD: Color, Light, and Perception Lab   3  
ART 190   Drawing I   3  
ART 194   A and D: Community and the Environment Experience   3  
ART 195   Survey of Western Art History I   3  
ART 196   Survey of Western Art History II   3  
ART 197   Survey of Non-Western Art History   3  
ART 200   AandD: Visual Representation and Fabrication   3  
ART 202   Art and Insects   3  
ART 290   Visual Communication Design I: Typography and Design Principles   3  
ART 291   Introduction to Drawing   3  
CHINE 101   Chinese I   4  
CHINE 200   Chinese II   4  
CHINE 201   Chinese III   4  
CLSCS 105   Medical Terminology: Latin and Greek for Scientists   2  
COMM 120   Introduction to Human Communication   3  
COMM 210   Forensics, Debate, or Mock Trial Participation   0-1  
COMM 260   Introduction to Trial Advocacy   3  
CNS 110   History of Building and Construction   3  
COT 150   The Humanities Through the Arts   3  
COT 175   Introduction to Cultural Studies    3   
CZECH 101   Czech for Travelers   2  
DANCE 110   Breathe, Move, Be   3  
DANCE 115   Yoga for Restoration   3  
DANCE 120   Contemporary Dance I   2-3  
DANCE 165   Ballet I   2-3  
DANCE 171   Jazz Dance I   2-3  
DANCE 181   Tap I   2-3  
DANCE 205   Dance as an Art Form   3  
DANCE 215   Improvisational Structures   2-3  
DANCE 220   Principles of Dance Technology   1-3  
DANCE 225   Rhythmic Notation for Dance   1  
DANCE 240   West African Styles of Social Dance and Music   2  
DANCE 250   Performance Styles   1  
DANCE 265   Pointe Techniques   1  
DANCE 280   Musical Theatre Dance   2-3  
EDEL 270   Arts for Elementary Schools   3  
ENGL 170   Writing Studio   0-3  
ENGL 185   Race, Film, and American Stories   3  
ENGL 187   Book Club   3  
ENGL 220   Fiction into Film   3  
ENGL 224   Television as Literature   3  
ENGL 227   Video Games as Literature   3  
ENGL 230   Classical Cultures   3  
ENGL 231   Medieval and Renaissance   3  
ENGL 233   Reformation to Enlightenment   3  
ENGL 234   Modern   3  
ENGL 251   Introduction to Literature   3  
ENGL 253   Short Story   3  
ENGL 260   British Literature   3  
ENGL 270   American Literature   3  
ENGL 280   Studies in World Literature and Culture   3  
ENGL 285   Introduction to American Ethnic Literatures   3  
ENGL 287   Great Books   3  
ENGL 295   Selected Studies in English   1-3  
ENGL 297   Honors Introduction to the Humanities I   3  
ENGL 298   Honors Introduction to the Humanities II   3  
ENGL 299   Honors Topics in English   3  
ENGL 355   Literature for Children   3  
ENGL 381   American Survey I   3  
ENGL 382   American Survey II   3  
ENGL 461   Introduction to Fiction Writing   3  
ENTOM 202   Art and Insects   3  
ENVD 203   Survey of the Design, Planning and Community Development Professions   1  
ENVD 250   History of the Designed Environment I   3  
ENVD 251   History of the Designed Environment II   3  
FREN 101   French I (Elementary French I)   4  
FREN 102   French II   4  
FREN 103   Accelerated Beginning French   5  
FREN 201   French III   3  
GREEK 101   Classical Greek I   5  
GREEK 102   Classical Greek II   5  
GRMN 101   German I   4  
GRMN 102   German II   4  
GRMN 201   German III   3  
GRMN 222   Elementary German Conversation IIIA   2  
HINDI 101   Hindi I   4  
HINDI 102   Hindi II   4  
HINDI 201   Hindi III   4  
HIST 100   Introduction to History   3  
HIST 101   Western Civilization I: Ancient Greece to Early Modern Europe   3  
HIST 102   Western Civilization II: Europe in the Modern World   3  
HIST 105   Western Civilization: The Rise of Europe (Honors)   3  
HIST 106   Western Civilization: The Modern Era (Honors)   3  
HIST 111   World History to 1450   3  
HIST 112   World History From 1450   3  
HIST 151   History of the United States to 1877   3  
HIST 152   History of the United States Since 1877   3  
HIST 155   Introduction to US Military History   3  
HIST 200   Topics in History for Freshmen and Sophomores   1-3  
HIST 250   Russian Culture and Civilization   3  
HIST 361   Blood and Steel: War in Europe since 1618   3  
IAID 290   Design and Material Culture   3  
IAID 299   History of Furniture   3  
INDD 292   Design Thinking   3  
ITAL 101   Italian I   4  
ITAL 102   Italian II   4  
ITAL 105   Italian for Travelers   1-8  
JAPAN 101   Japanese I   4  
JAPAN 200   Japanese II   4  
JAPAN 201   Japanese III   4  
JAPAN 299   Special Studies in Japanese   1-8  
LAR 101   Introduction to Landscape Architecture   3  
LAR 211   Unlocking Creativity   3  
LATIN 101   Latin I   4  
LATIN 102   Latin II   4  
MC 110   Mass Communication in Society   3  
MLANG 100   Beginner Studies in Foreign Language   1-5  
MLANG 106   Legal Terminology: Latin and French for Law Professions   2  
MLANG 110   Hebrew for Beginners   2  
MLANG 120   Multilingualism in the U.S.   3  
MLANG 200   Intermediate Studies in Foreign Language I   1-5  
MLANG 280   Studies in World Literature and Culture   1-5  
MLANG 297   Honors Introduction to the Humanities I   3  
MLANG 298   Honors Introduction to the Humanities II   3  
MUSIC 100   Introduction to Music Theory   3  
MUSIC 103   Voice Class I   1  
MUSIC 104   Voice Class II   1  
MUSIC 111   Concert Choir   0-1  
MUSIC 112   University Choir   0-1  
MUSIC 113   University Band   0-1  
MUSIC 114   Cat Band   0-1  
MUSIC 115   Marching Band   0-1  
MUSIC 116   Concert Band   0-1  
MUSIC 117   Wind Symphony   0-1  
MUSIC 118   Jazz Ensemble Lab A   0-1  
MUSIC 119   Madrigal and Motet Ensemble    0-1   
MUSIC 120   Recorder Ensemble      0-1  
MUSIC 121   Collegiate Chorale   0-1  
MUSIC 129   University Orchestra   0-1  
MUSIC 130   Symphony Orchestra   0-1  
MUSIC 131   Theatre Orchestra   0-1  
MUSIC 135   University Tenor/Bass Choir   0-1  
MUSIC 140   University Treble Chorus   0-1  
MUSIC 150   History of Musical Instruments   2-3  
MUSIC 151   Women in Music   3  
MUSIC 152   Introduction to Film Music   3  
MUSIC 153   History of Jazz   3  
MUSIC 154   Salsa: Afro-Cuban Music of the Past and Present   3  
MUSIC 155   Jazz in Kansas City and the Southwest   2-3  
MUSIC 156   Introduction to the Broadway Musical   3  
MUSIC 157   Introduction to American Music   3  
MUSIC 160   Experiencing Live Music   2-3  
MUSIC 170   History of Rock and Roll   3  
MUSIC 171   Inventing the Future: Underground Rock: 1968-1993   3  
MUSIC 172   History of Country Music   3  
MUSIC 173   Music as Protest and Propaganda in the United States   3  
MUSIC 174   History of Hip Hop   3  
MUSIC 203   Vocal Techniques I   1  
MUSIC 204   Vocal Techniques II   1  
MUSIC 205   Music Elem Tchrs    3  
MUSIC 208   Guitar Class I   1  
MUSIC 210   Music Theory I   3  
MUSIC 211   Piano Class I   1  
MUSIC 212   Piano Class II   1  
MUSIC 213   Piano Class III   1  
MUSIC 214   Piano Class IV   1  
MUSIC 220   Topics in Music   1-3  
MUSIC 230   Music Theory II   3  
MUSIC 231   Aural Skills I   1  
MUSIC 233   English Diction   1  
MUSIC 240   Advanced String Techniques and Materials   1  
MUSIC 241   Italian Diction   1  
MUSIC 242   French Diction   1  
MUSIC 243   German Diction   1  
MUSIC 244   West African Drumming and Percussion   2  
MUSIC 246   Drumset Techniques   1  
MUSIC 248   Songwriting   3  
MUSIC 249   Introduction to Music of the World   3  
MUSIC 250   Introduction to Music   3  
MUSIC 251   Applied Study for Non-Music Majors   1-2  
MUSIC 254   Secondary Performance   1-2  
MUSIC 255   Lower-Division Performance   1-4  
MUSIC 268   Vocal Pedagogy   2  
MUSIC 280   Lower-Division Ensemble Performance   1  
PHILO 100   Introduction to Philosophical Problems   3  
PHILO 105   Introduction to Critical Thinking   3  
PHILO 115   Introduction to Philosophy of Religion   3  
PHILO 120   Introduction to Philosophy of Art   3  
PHILO 125   Introduction to Philosophy of Science   3  
PHILO 130   Introduction to Moral Philosophy   3  
PHILO 135   Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy   3  
PHILO 138   Ethics and Social Media   3  
PHILO 140   Introduction to Philosophy of Mind   3  
PHILO 145   Historical Introduction to Philosophy   3  
PHILO 150   Introduction to Philosophy of Feminism   3  
PHILO 160   Introduction to Philosophy of Law   3  
PHILO 185   Engineering Ethics   3  
PHILO 215   Honors Introduction to Philosophy   3  
PHILO 230   Honors Introduction to Moral Philosophy   3  
PHILO 297   Honors Introduction to the Humanities I   3  
PHILO 298   Honors Introduction to the Humanities II   3  
RUSSN 101   Russian I   5  
RUSSN 102   Russian II   5  
RUSSN 250   Russian Culture and Civilization   3  
SPAN 101   Spanish I   4  
SPAN 102   Spanish II   4  
SPAN 110   Conversational Spanish for the Workplace   3  
SPAN 201   Spanish III   3  
SWAH 101   Swahili I   4  
SWAH 102   Swahili II   4  
SWAH 201   Swahili III   4  
SWAH 202   Swahili IV   4  
THTRE 111   Production Participation   1  
THTRE 171   Fundamentals of Acting   3  
THTRE 201   Drugs and Alcohol in Theatre and Film   3  
THTRE 202   Taboo! Transgression and Censorship in Theatre and Film   3  
THTRE 203   Stage to Screen: Theatre into Film   3  
THTRE 205   Contemporary American Theatre   3  
THTRE 211   Run Crew   0-2  
THTRE 212   Wardrobe Crew   1  
THTRE 220   Musical Theatre History   3  
THTRE 235   Introduction to the Art of Film   3  
THTRE 260   Stage Movement   3  
THTRE 263   Oral Interpretation of Literature   3  
THTRE 265   Fundamentals of Improvisation I, II   3  
THTRE 268   Techniques of Makeup   1  
THTRE 269   Fundamentals of Technical Production    3  
THTRE 270   Introduction to Theatre   3  
THTRE 271   Intermediate Acting   3  
THTRE 280   Script Analysis   3  
THTRE 299   Vocal Expression for Actors   3  

Free Electives (Institutionally Designated Area)

Requirement #7 {070}

 
Free Electives