General Studies
MVNU General Studies courses are designed for adult students who do not have the necessary college credits to enroll in an undergraduate degree completion program. Students enrolled in MVNU degree completion programs can also utilize General Studies courses to complete graduation requirements. No prior college credit is necessary to enroll in MVNU General Studies courses and many are conveniently offered in-seat or online format.
Knowledgeable staff is available for academic advising to create an individual graduation plan designed just for you. By combining General Studies courses with the undergraduate program, it is possible to accomplish the goal of completing your degree.
Contact a recruiter from an MVNU site near you to get started today.
Course Descriptions
BIB1003
Old Testament History and Literature (3)
A survey of the books of the Old Testament with emphasis given to the significant historical events, personalities, and theological traditions of Israel.
BIB1013
New Testament History and Literature (3)
A survey of the New Testament books, emphasizing the significant historical events, personalities, and theological traditions of the early Christian Church.
COM1013
Interpersonal Communication (3)
A study of communication theory and its value in interpersonal relationships. Special emphasis is given to the development of the communication process, appropriate techniques and skills.
COM1023
Public Speaking (3)
A study in the preparation and delivery of informational and persuasive speeches.
CSC3083
Technology and Society (3)
A study of technology's impact on individuals, groups, and institutions. Special emphasis is given to worker displacement, computer illiteracy, environmental and health issues, depersonalization, computer crime, intellectual property, invasion of privacy and other ethical/legal issues.
ECO1033
Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
An introduction to macroeconomics including basic concepts of supply and demand, price systems, employment theory, inflation, business cycles, monetary policies, and fiscal policies.
ENG1043
Freshman Expository Writing (3)
A study in the practice and process of expository writing. Special emphasis is given to the writing process (pre-writing, drafting, proofreading, and revising), the essay format, modes of exposition, argument and persuasion.
ENG1053
Research Writing (3)
A course in research techniques, research paper format and research writing. Special emphasis is given to library use, and to writing problems unique to drafting and revising longer papers. Prerequisites: ENG1043G and OAD1031.
ENG1063
Introduction to Literature (3)
A study of literary genres through representative readings.
ESS1054
Meteorology (4)
This course studies earth's atmosphere, physical factors that affect weather, weather systems and patterns, and scientific methods used to collect data, analyze trends, and forecast weather.
HIS1013
Western Civilization II (3)
A study in the rise of the Western tradition from a global perspective. Special emphasis is given to major themes epochs such as absolutism, enlightenment, French Revolution and Napoleon, industrialism, nationalism, imperialism, and totalitarianism.
MAT1033
Introduction to Mathematical Systems (3)
A study of number systems. Special emphasis is given to logic, axioms and applications from groups and non-euclidean geometry.
MAT2063
Introduction to Statistics (3)
A study of basic descriptive and inferential statistics with emphasis on applications in business, biology, and social sciences.
MTH1002
Music in the Western World (2)
A comprehensive survey of musical trends and developments in the western world and a guide to appreciating these trends.
PSY1013
General Psychology (3)
An introduction to psychology with emphasis on the biological and social perspectives. Special emphasis is given to the scientific method, psychological terminology, and prominent theories.
SOC1013
Introduction to Sociology (3)
An introduction to basic principles in understanding patterns of social relations. Includes the major theoretical perspectives and methods for obtaining sociological knowledge. Special emphasis is given to the sociological examination of the major institutions in society.
SOC2023
Social Problems (3)
A study of selected social problems emphasizing their analysis and evaluation of attempted solutions. This class is only offered online.
SPA1014
Elementary Spanish I (4)
An introductory study of the Spanish culture, language, grammar and vocabulary by means of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and translating.
Knowledgeable staff is available for academic advising to create an individual graduation plan designed just for you. By combining General Studies courses with the undergraduate program, it is possible to accomplish the goal of completing your degree.
Contact a recruiter from an MVNU site near you to get started today.
For more information, please contact 1-800-839-2355 or complete this online Inquiry Form.
Course List| Course Number | Course Name | Credits | Weeks |
| BIB1003 | Old Testament History & Literature | 3 | 6 |
| BIB1013 | New Testament History & Literature | 3 | 6 |
| COM1013 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | 5 |
| COM1023 | Public Speaking | 3 | 6 |
| CSC3083 | Technology and Society | 3| 5 | |
| ECO1033 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | 5 |
| ENG1043 | Freshman Expository Writing | 3 | 5 |
| ENG1053 | Research Writing | 3 | 5 |
| ENG1063 | Introduction to Literature | 3 | 5 |
| ESS1054 | Meteorology with Lab | 4 | 8 |
| HIS1013 | Western Civilization II | 3 | 5 |
| MAT1033 | Introduction to Mathematical Systems | 3 | 6 |
| MAT2063 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 | 6 |
| MTH1002 | Music in the Western World | 2 | 5 |
| PSY1013 | General Psychology | 3 | 5 |
| SOC1013 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 5 |
| SOC1023 | Social Problems | 3 | 5 |
| SPA1014 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 | 5 |
Course Descriptions
BIB1003
Old Testament History and Literature (3)
A survey of the books of the Old Testament with emphasis given to the significant historical events, personalities, and theological traditions of Israel.
BIB1013
New Testament History and Literature (3)
A survey of the New Testament books, emphasizing the significant historical events, personalities, and theological traditions of the early Christian Church.
COM1013
Interpersonal Communication (3)
A study of communication theory and its value in interpersonal relationships. Special emphasis is given to the development of the communication process, appropriate techniques and skills.
COM1023
Public Speaking (3)
A study in the preparation and delivery of informational and persuasive speeches.
CSC3083
Technology and Society (3)
A study of technology's impact on individuals, groups, and institutions. Special emphasis is given to worker displacement, computer illiteracy, environmental and health issues, depersonalization, computer crime, intellectual property, invasion of privacy and other ethical/legal issues.
ECO1033
Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
An introduction to macroeconomics including basic concepts of supply and demand, price systems, employment theory, inflation, business cycles, monetary policies, and fiscal policies.
ENG1043
Freshman Expository Writing (3)
A study in the practice and process of expository writing. Special emphasis is given to the writing process (pre-writing, drafting, proofreading, and revising), the essay format, modes of exposition, argument and persuasion.
ENG1053
Research Writing (3)
A course in research techniques, research paper format and research writing. Special emphasis is given to library use, and to writing problems unique to drafting and revising longer papers. Prerequisites: ENG1043G and OAD1031.
ENG1063
Introduction to Literature (3)
A study of literary genres through representative readings.
ESS1054
Meteorology (4)
This course studies earth's atmosphere, physical factors that affect weather, weather systems and patterns, and scientific methods used to collect data, analyze trends, and forecast weather.
HIS1013
Western Civilization II (3)
A study in the rise of the Western tradition from a global perspective. Special emphasis is given to major themes epochs such as absolutism, enlightenment, French Revolution and Napoleon, industrialism, nationalism, imperialism, and totalitarianism.
MAT1033
Introduction to Mathematical Systems (3)
A study of number systems. Special emphasis is given to logic, axioms and applications from groups and non-euclidean geometry.
MAT2063
Introduction to Statistics (3)
A study of basic descriptive and inferential statistics with emphasis on applications in business, biology, and social sciences.
MTH1002
Music in the Western World (2)
A comprehensive survey of musical trends and developments in the western world and a guide to appreciating these trends.
PSY1013
General Psychology (3)
An introduction to psychology with emphasis on the biological and social perspectives. Special emphasis is given to the scientific method, psychological terminology, and prominent theories.
SOC1013
Introduction to Sociology (3)
An introduction to basic principles in understanding patterns of social relations. Includes the major theoretical perspectives and methods for obtaining sociological knowledge. Special emphasis is given to the sociological examination of the major institutions in society.
SOC2023
Social Problems (3)
A study of selected social problems emphasizing their analysis and evaluation of attempted solutions. This class is only offered online.
SPA1014
Elementary Spanish I (4)
An introductory study of the Spanish culture, language, grammar and vocabulary by means of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and translating.
