CGER provides the foundation of a university education, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to facilitate intellectual and personal growth, pursue advanced studies, and address challenges ranging from the local to the global. Every CGER course is required to meet specific student learning outcomes.
Information about the 2026 changes are located in our CGER FAQ. A thorough description of the CGER and information about placement in Written Communication and Quantitative Literacy can be found in the most recent UWSP catalog.
CORE General Education Requirements (CGER)
| CGER Category | Course and Total Credit Requirements | Subcategories See Catalog for additional pathways and details |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning | 1 course | 3 credits | 3 credits in Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning (MQR), dependent on placement |
| Communication & Literacy | 3 courses | 9 credits | 6 credits in ENGL 101 & 202 (CL-WC) + 3 credits in Critical Thinking (CL-CT) Or placement into 3 credits of ENGL 150 (CL-WC) + two courses, 6 credits, in Critical Thinking (CL-CT) |
| Social & Behavioral Science | 2 courses | 6 credits (1 course per subcategory) | 3 credits in History (SBS-HP) + 3 credits in Social Sciences (SBS-S) |
| Humanities & Arts | 2 courses | 6 credits (1 course per subcategory) | 3 credits in Humanities (HA-H) + 3 credits in Arts (HA-A) |
| Natural Science & Wellness | 1 to 2 courses | 4 credits | 4 or more credits in Natural Science courses (NSWL-NS) Or, 3 credits in Natural Science (NSWL-NS) plus 1 credit in Wellness course (NSW-W) |
| Civics & Perspectives | 2 courses | 6 credits | Select any two courses, 6 credits, in Civics and Perspectives (CP-CP) |
| CGER Total: | 11 or 12 courses | 34 credits |
General Education Program (GEP)
General Education provides the foundation of a university education, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to facilitate intellectual and personal growth, pursue advanced studies, and address challenges ranging from the local to the global. Every General Education course is required to meet specific student learning outcomes.
Students who want more information on the General Education Program should access the catalog from the year they started at UWSP. View all catalogs.
| General Education Program (GEP) | Subcategories |
|---|---|
| Human Cultures and the Sciences | Arts Humanities Natural Science Historical Perspectives Social Sciences |
| Foundational Skills and Dispositions | Oral Comm / Critical Thinking Quantitative Literacy Wellness Written Communication |
| Social and Environmental Responsibility | Environmental Responsibility U.S. Diversity Global Awareness |