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College of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Studies:
Tempo Learning® Program General Education

Bachelor’s degree programs at Walden University combine academic study with real-world applications to prepare students for today’s competitive economy and society in business, technology, education, social, behavioral, and health sciences. General education courses blend with degree program courses to provide the breadth and depth of knowledge needed by the 21st-century citizen. 

Walden’s general education outcomes focus on communication, critical thinking, ethical reasoning, integrative learning, global learning, and social change. Students apply their learning as they complete coursework in communication, humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, and social sciences. These competencies prepare students for diverse public and professional lives where they will help shape a changing global community. 

Learning Outcomes 

Through the general education program, the bachelor’s degree graduate of Walden University will 

  1. Employ appropriate written and oral communication techniques in a variety of contexts. (Communication) 
  2. Interpret information and diverse points of view to make informed decisions. (Critical Thinking) 
  3. Apply ethical reasoning to practical situations. (Ethical Reasoning) 
  4. Synthesize learning from at least two fields of study to address problems individually and in collaboration with others. (Integrative Learning) 
  5. Explain a variety of different perspectives, such as diversity, equity, and inclusion interests, to present a position on a public issue. (Civic and Global Learning) 
  6. Examine the influences of social structures on the self, society, and civic engagement. (Social Change) 

General Education Areas and Requirements 

(Minimum of 45 credits total) 

Note: A minimum of 60 quarter credits* must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level in order to meet program requirements. In some cases, this means that students will need to select 3000 or 4000 level courses as either general education or elective options. Students should consult their academic coach if they have questions about individual program requirements. 

Only Tempo® students may enroll in Tempo® courses, which means they must be enrolled in a Tempo® program; however, non-degree students may enroll in the course-based version of the courses. 

 

Written and Oral Communications 

(Minimum of two courses; ENGL 1015S is required) 

 

Humanities 

(Minimum of two courses) 

 

Mathematics/Natural Sciences 

(Minimum of two courses; MATH 1030 is required) 

 

Social Sciences 

(Minimum of two courses) 

Note: BSBA students take this course as part of their core requirements and must choose another General Education Social Science course.

Note: BSBA students take this course as part of their core requirements and must choose another General Education Social Science course.

Note: BSBA students take this course as part of their core requirements and must choose another General Education Social Science course.

 

General Electives

Programs Requiring Specific General Education Courses

Tempo Learning® BS in Early Childhood Studies
Tempo Learning® BS in Healthcare Management
Tempo Learning® BS in Nursing (Completion Program)
Tempo Learning® BS in Public Health

Programs No Longer Accepting New Students

Tempo Learning® BS in Health Studies (no longer accepting new students)