General Education
General Education is the shared foundation of every Batten University degree. Through core courses and classes across a range of disciplines, students develop critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills while exploring ideas and perspectives beyond their major.
The result is a well-rounded education that prepares students for professional success, lifelong learning, and engaged citizenship.
Requirements at a Glance
Batten Seminars
3 Seminars · 12 Credits
Three seminar-style courses taken across your time here, focusing on critical thinking, civil discourse, and collaborative inquiry. Topics vary — chosen by faculty each semester.
About the SeminarsEnglish Composition
1 Course · 4 Credits
ENG 105: The Art of Writing, completed during your first year. Develops argumentative writing, critical reading, research skills, and source citation. Requires a grade of C or higher.
About English CompositionForeign Language Proficiency
Exam or Course Sequence
Demonstrate competency in a language other than English. Can be satisfied through high school coursework, AP or CLEP scores, or completing Batten's 111/112/213 language sequence.
Ways to Satisfy This RequirementBreadth Requirement
6 Courses · Across Schools
One course in each of six areas: Creative Arts, Humanities, Mathematical Sciences, Natural Sciences, and two Social Science or Professional Studies courses — each from a different department outside your major.
About the Breadth Requirement