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General Education Guide 2010-2011
Effective Fall 2010 semester
Subject to Change - Please reference www.wmich.edu/registrar/ or your academic advisor for subsequent additions or deletions to the list.
Quick links: Proficiency 1 2 3 4 Distribution areas 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Proficiency 1: College-Level Writing
Course |
Credits |
Title |
| BCM 1420 | 3 | Informational Writing |
| ENGL 1050 | 4 | Thought & Writing |
| IME 1020 | 3 | Technical Communication |
Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing
Does not count toward 37 credit minimum General Education hour requirement *See your curriculum or major program advisor*
Proficiency 3: College-Level Mathematics or Quantitative Reasoning
Course |
Credits |
Title |
| MATH 1140 | 3 | Excursions in Mathematics |
| MATH 1160 | 3 | Finite Mathematics and Applications |
| MATH 1180 | 4 | Precalculus Mathematics |
| MATH 1500 | 4 | Number Concepts for Elem/Mid Teachers |
| MATH 1900 | 4 | Survey of Mathematical Ideas |
| MATH 2000 | 4 | Calculus with Applications |
| STAT 1600 | 3 | Statistics and Data Analysis |
| STAT 3660 | 4 | Introduction to Statistics |
Proficiency 4: Enhance or Develop a Proficiency
Note: Please consult your college advisor) A course or courses
in one of the following categories: ^top^
Proficiency 4a: Advanced Writing |
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Course |
Credits |
Title |
| ENGL 4620 | 4 | Advanced Writing |
Proficiency 4b: Mathematics or Quantitative Reasoning |
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Course |
Credits |
Title |
| MATH 1220 | 4 | Calculus I |
| MATH 1510 | 4 | Geometry for Elem/Mid School Teachers |
| MATH 1700 | 4 | Calculus I, Science & Engineering |
| MATH 2000 | 4 | Calculus with Applications |
| MATH 2650 | 4 | Probability/Statistics for Elem/Mid Teachers |
| STAT 2160 | 3 | Business Statistics |
| STAT 2600 | 4 | Elementary Statistics |
Proficiency 4c: Critical Thinking |
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Course |
Credits |
Title |
| COM 1000 | 3 | Communication & Community Engagement |
| NUR 2200 | 3 | Foundations of Nursing and Critical Thinking |
| PHIL 2200 | 3 | Critical Reasoning |
| PHIL 2250 | 3 | Deductive Logic |
| PHIL 3200 | 4 | Introduction to Formal Logic |
| PHIL 3250 | 3 | Inductive & Scientific Reasoning |
| PSCI 1050 | 3 | Critical Thinking about Politics |
Proficiency 4d: Oral Communications |
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Course |
Credits |
Title |
| COM 1000 | 3 | Communication & Community Engagement |
| COM 1040 | 3 | Public Speaking |
| COM 1700 | 3 | Interpersonal Communication |
Proficiency 4e: American Sign Language |
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Proficiency 4f: Computer Science |
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Course |
Credits |
Title |
| CS 1110 | 4 | Computer Science I |
| CS 1120 | 4 | Computer Science II |
| IMAG 2510 | 3 | Multimedia Publication and Design |
Proficiency 4g: Foreign Languages |
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All Western Michigan University foreign language courses are granted general approval to satisfy Proficiency 4g. Two semesters of college-level foreign language study will satisfy this requirement; students entering the University with college-level knowledge of a foreign language will be allowed to satisfy this requirement by taking two more advanced language courses or by taking two semesters of yet another foreign language. ^top^ |
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Distribution Area 1: Fine Arts
**Must be approved by College General Education advisor. Note: Not major/minor advisor
Course |
Credits |
Title |
| AFS 3300 | 3 | History/Significance of Black Pop Culture |
| AFS 3400 | 3 | African and African-American Cinema |
| AFS 4000 | 3 | Blacks in the Arts |
| ART 1200 | 3 | Introduction to Art |
| ART 1300 | 3 | Studio Experience (3-D) |
| ART 1400 | 3 | Studio Experience (2-D) |
| ART 1480 | 4 | Direct Encounter with the Arts |
| ART 2200 | 3 | History of Art |
| ART 2210 | 3 | History of Art |
| CHIN 2800 | 3 | Chinese Calligraphy |
| DANC 1450 | 3 | Experiencing Dance |
| ED 2300 | 3 | The Nature of Creativity |
| ENGL 1100 | 4 | Literary Interpretation |
| ENGL 1500 | 4 | Literature and Other Arts |
| ENGL 2100 | 4 | Film Interpretation |
| HIST 3015 | 3 | History and Cinema |
| HIST 3150 | 3 | Popular Art and Architecture in America |
| INTL 3300** | 1-16 | Study Abroad-WMU Programs |
| INTL 3310** | 1-16 | Study Abroad-Non-WMU Programs |
| MUS 1480 | 4 | Direct Encounter with the Arts |
| MUS 1500 | 4 | Music Appreciation: Live Music |
| MUS 1510 | 4 | Music Appreciation: Jazz/Pop |
| MUS 1520 | 3 | Rock Music: Genesis and Development |
| MUS 4500 | 3 | Music Appreciation: The Symphony |
| PHIL 3120 | 3 | Philosophy of Art |
| PHYS 1010 | 3 | The Science of Music |
| THEA 1000 | 3 | Introduction to Theatre |
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Distribution Area 2: Humanities
**Must be approved by College General Education advisor. Note: Not major/minor advisor
Course |
Credits |
Title |
| AFS 2140 | 3 | Black Religion and Liberation |
| AFS 2240 | 3 | Africana Autobiography |
| AFS 2800 | 3 | Topics and Themes in Africana Studies |
| AFS 3130 | 3 | Radical Activism and the Black Community |
| ENGL 1120 | 4 | Literary Classics |
| ENGL 2110 | 4 | Folklore and Mythology |
| ENGL 2520 | 4 | Shakespeare |
| ENGL 3070 | 3 | Literature in Our Lives |
| ENGL 3080 | 3 | Quest for the Self |
| ENGL 3110 | 3 | Our Place In Nature |
| ENGL 3120 | 3 | Western World Literature |
| ENGL 3150 | 3 | The English Bible as Literature |
| ENGL 3830 | 4 | Literature for the Intermediate Reader |
| ENGL 4160 | 4 | Women in Literature |
| HIST 1000 | 3 | Early Western World |
| HIST 1010 | 3 | Modern Western World |
| HIST 1450 | 3 | Heroes and Villains in the Middle Ages |
| HIST 3000 | 3 | Arts and Ideas: Ancient/Medieval |
| HIST 3010 | 3 | Modern Arts and Ideas |
| HIST 3300 | 3 | Canadian History and Culture |
| HIST 3360 | 3 | Women in European History |
| HIST 3790 | 3 | WWII in American and Japanese History |
| INTL 3300** | 1-16 | Study Abroad-WMU Programs |
| INTL 3310** | 1-16 | Study Abroad-Non-WMU Programs |
| INTL 4050 | 1-6 | Foreign Studies Seminar - Humanities |
| LANG 3500 | 3 | Classical Greek and Roman Mythology |
| LANG 3510 | 3 |
The City of
|
| LANG 3530 | 3 | Russian Myths and Tales |
| LANG 3750 | 3 | Foreign Literature In English Translation: Views of Humanity |
| MDVL 1450 | 3 | Heroes and Villains of the Middle Ages |
| NUR 3220 | 3 | Healthcare Ethics |
| PHIL 2000 | 4 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHIL 2010 | 4 | Introduction to Ethics |
| PHIL 3000 | 4 | Ancient & Medieval Philosophy |
| PHIL 3010 | 4 | History of Modern Philosophy |
| PHIL 3030 | 3 | Existentialist Philosophies |
| PHIL 3110 | 3 | Political Philosophy |
| PHIL 3140 | 3 | Philosophy & Public Affairs |
| PHIL 3160 | 3 | Ethics in Engineering & Technology |
| PSCI 3600 | 3 | Intro to History of Political Theory I: Political Theory to Thomas Hobbes |
| PSCI 3610 | 3 | Intro to History of Political Theory II: Political Theory From Thomas Hobbes to Karl Marx |
| PSCI 3620 | 3 | Theoretical and Ideological Bases of Contemporary Politics |
| REL 1000 | 4 | Religions of the World |
| REL 3050 | 4 | The Christian Tradition |
| REL 3060 | 4 | The Jewish Tradition |
| REL 3240 | 4 | Psychological Elements in Religion |
| REL 3320 | 4 | Religion and Social Ethics |
| RUSS 3100 | 3 | Russian Civilization |
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Distribution Area 3: The United States: Cultures and Issues
Course |
Credits |
Title |
| AFS 2000 | 3 | Intro and Foundations to Africana Studies |
| AFS 2230 | 3 | African American Literature/Criticism and Culture |
| AFS 3000 | 3 | Black Experience: From African Beginning to1865 |
| AFS 3010 | 3 | Black Experience: From 1866 to the Present |
| AFS 3100 | 3 | The Black Woman: Historical Perspective and Contemporary Status |
| AFS 3140 | 3 | The Black Community |
| AFS 3150 | 3 | The Underground Railroad in the Midwest |
| AFS 3600 | 3 | Black Woman- Black Man Relationships |
| AMS 2000 | 3 | Introduction to American Studies |
| ANTH 2600 | 3 | Sex, Gender and Culture |
| ANTH 3470 | 3 | Ethnicity/Multiculturalism |
| ANTH 3480 | 3 | Gender and Plastic Bodies |
| BLS 3050 | 3 | Introduction to Adults with Disabilities |
| COM 3070 | 3 | Freedom of Expression |
| CORP 2560 | 3 | Introduction to Community and Regional Planning |
| ECON 3090 | 3 | Women and the Economy |
| ENGL 2220 | 4 | Literatures and Cultures of the U.S. |
| ENGL 2230 | 4 | Black American Literature |
| ENGL 4840 | 4 | Multi-Cultural American Literature for Children |
| GRN 1000 | 3 | Introduction to Aging Studies |
| GWS 2000 | 4 | Introduction to Gender and Woman Studies |
| GWS 3000 | 3 | Working Woman, Past and Present |
| GWS 3500 | 3 | Psychological Perspectives on Gender |
| HIST 2100 | 3 | American History to 1877 |
| HIST 2110 | 3 | American History Since 1877 |
| HIST 2120 | 3 | American Culture |
| HIST 2125 | 3 | Sport in American Culture |
| HIST 3160 | 3 | Women in United States History |
| HIST 3200 | 3 | American Military History |
| HIST 3230 | 3 | History of Healthcare in the United States |
| HIST 3260 | 3 | Native American History & Culture |
| HIST 3280 | 3 | African-American History & Culture |
| JRN 3300 | 3 | The Cultural History of American Journalism |
| MUS 3500 | 4 | American Music |
| PHIL 3070 | 3 | Philosophy in the American Context |
| PHIL 3150 | 3 | Race and Gender Issues |
| PSCI 2000 | 3 | National Government |
| PSCI 3000 | 3 | Urban Politics in the U.S. |
| PSCI 3200 | 3 | The American Judicial Process |
| PSCI 3630 | 3 | American Political Theory |
| PSCI 4220 | 3 | Civil Liberties and Civil Rights |
| REL 3130 | 4 | Religion in America |
| SPAN 2650 | 3 | Hispanic Culture in the U.S. |
| SPAN 2750 | 3 | Latino Writing/Latino Culture |
| THEA 1050 | 3 | Introduction to African-American Theatre |
Distribution Area 4: Other Cultures
**Must be approved by College General Education advisor. Note: Not major/minor advisor. Please consult your college advisor.
A course or courses in one of the following categories:
Course |
Credits |
Title |
| AFS 2250 | 3 | African Storytellers as Traditional Historians |
| AFS 2350 | 3 | Black Majorities in the Caribbean and Latin America |
| AFS 3250 | 3 | Ethnohistory of Sub-Saharan East Africa |
| AFS 3580 | 3 | The African Diaspora: Peoples & Culture |
| AFS 3880 | 3 | Introduction to African Civilization |
| AFS 4100 | 3 | Bridging the African Diaspora in the New Millennium: An Interdisciplinary Approach |
| ANTH 1200 | 3 | Peoples of the World |
| ANTH 3390 | 3 | Cultures of Latin America |
| ANTH 3400 | 3 | Cultures of Asia |
| ANTH 3410 | 3 | Cultures of Africa |
| ANTH 3440 | 3 | The First Americans |
| ANTH 3580 | 3 | The African Diaspora: Peoples & Culture |
| ARAB 2750 | 3 | Life and Culture of the Arabs |
| ART 2220 | 3 | Art of Africa, Oceania & the Americas |
| ART 2230 | 3 | Asian Art |
| CHIN 2750 | 3 | Chinese Life and Culture |
| ECON 3870 | 3 | Studies in Asian Economies |
| ECON 3880 | 3 | African Economies |
| ECON 3890 | 3 | Latin American Economies |
| ENGL 3130 | 3 | Asian Literature |
| ENGL 3140 | 3 | African Literature |
| ENGR 3400 | 3 | Engineering Global Practices in Non-Western Countries |
| FCS 3150 | 3 | Global Ecology of the Family |
| FREN 2750 | 3 | Francophone Culture |
| GEOG 3200 | 3 | Culinary Tourism |
| GEOG 3810 | 3 | South America |
| GEOG 3820 | 3 | Mexico and the Caribbean |
| GEOG 3860 | 3 | Geography of Africa |
| GEOG 3890 | 3 | Monsoon Asia |
| GEOG 3900 | 3 | China, Japan, and Korea: Lands & Cultures |
| GEOS 2020 | 3 | Egypt--Civilization and Geology |
| HIST 3020 | 3 | World History to 1500 |
| HIST 3030 | 3 | World History since 1500 |
| HIST 3750 | 3 | East Asian Societies and Culture |
| HIST 3760 | 3 | Modern East Asia |
| HIST 3840 | 3 | Islamic Civilization |
| HIST 3850 | 3 | Modern Middle East |
| HIST 3880 | 3 | Introduction to African Civilization |
| INTL 2000 | 3 | Introduction to Global and International Studies |
| INTL 3300** | 1-16 | Study Abroad-WMU Programs |
| INTL 3310** | 1-16 | Study Abroad-Non-WMU Programs |
| JPNS 2750 | 3 | Japanese Language & Culture |
| MUS 3520 | 4 | Non-Western Music |
| PSCI 3410 | 4 | The Politics of Sub-Sahara Africa |
| PSCI 3440 | 4 | Russian and Central Asian Politics |
| PSCI 3450 | 4 | Latin American Politics |
| PSCI 3460 | 4 | Women in Developing Countries |
| REL 3010 | 4 | Buddhist Traditions |
| REL 3020 | 4 | Religion in the Indian Tradition |
| REL 3030 | 4 | Chinese Religion |
| REL 3040 | 4 | African Religions |
| REL 3070 | 4 | The Islamic Tradition |
| REL 3080 | 4 | Japanese Religion |
| SOC 3040 | 4 | Nonwestern World |
| SOC 3340 | 3 | Pacific Rim —Asian Societies |
| SOC 3350 | 3 | Modern Latin American Societies |
| SOC 3360 | 3 | Modern Japanese Society |
Distribution Area 5: Social and Behavioral Sciences
**Must be approved by College General Education advisor. Note: Not major/minor advisor
Course |
Credits |
Title |
| AFS 2100 | 3 | Comparative Approaches to Forms of Black Consciousness |
| AFS 3350 | 3 | Theories/Research Techniques—Diaspora Studies |
| ANTH 1100 | 3 | Lost Worlds/Archeology |
| ANTH 2100 | 3 | Introduction to Archeology |
| ANTH 2400 | 3 | Principles of Cultural Anthropology |
| ANTH 3430 | 3 | Cultures of Europe |
| BUS 1750 | 3 |
Business
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| COM 2000 | 3 | Introduction to Communication Theory |
| ECON 1070 | 3 | Economic Issues in the USA Today |
| ECON 1080 | 3 | Contemporary International Economic Issues |
| ECON 2010 | 3 | Principles of Microeconomics |
| ECON 2020 | 3 | Principles of Macroeconomics |
| GEOG 1020 | 3 | World Geography Through Maps & Media |
| GEOG 2050 | 3 | Human Geography |
| GEOG 2440 | 3 | Economic Geography |
| GEOG 3830 | 3 | Geography of Europe |
| GEOG 3840 | 3 | The Post-Soviet States |
| GWS 3200 | 3 | Woman, Multiculturalism and Social Change |
| GWS 3300 | 3 | Gender Issues in Education |
| HIST 3060 | 3 | Technology and Culture |
| HIST 3130 | 3 | American Diplomatic History |
| HIST 3325 | 3 | History of Healthcare in the World |
| HIST 3330 | 3 | The World Since 1946 |
| HIST 3600 | 3 | The Medieval World: Society and Culture |
| HIST 3630 | 3 | History of Modern Britain |
| HIST 3640 | 3 | Modern Europe: Culture and Society |
| HIST 3660 | 3 | Russia Yesterday and Tomorrow |
| HIST 3700 | 3 | Introduction to Leisure and Recreation Services |
| HPER 1700 | 3 | Introduction to Leisure and Recreation Services |
| IME 3020 | 3 | Engineering Teams: Theory and Practice |
| INTL 3300** | 1-16 | Study Abroad-WMU Programs |
| INTL 3310** | 1-16 | Study Abroad-Non-WMU Programs |
| INTL 4040 | 1-6 | Foreign Studies Seminar-Social Sciences |
| LANG 2500 | 4 | The Nature of Language |
| LAW 1500 | 3 | Personal Law |
| LAW 3500 | 3 | Computer Law |
| OT 2250 | 3 | Growth, Development and Aging |
| PADM 2000 | 3 | Introduction to Nonprofit Leadership |
| PHIL 3130 | 3 | Philosophy of Law |
| PSCI 1000 | 3 | Introduction To Political Science |
| PSCI 1050 | 3 | Critical Thinking about Politics |
| PSCI 2400 | 3 | Comparative Politics |
| PSCI 2500 | 4 | International Relations |
| PSCI 3110 | 3 | American Politics and the Media |
| PSCI 3400 | 4 | European Politics |
| PSCI 3500 | 4 | American Foreign Policy |
| PSY 1000 | 3 | General Psychology |
| REL 3230 | 4 | Religion and Revolution |
| SOC 2000 | 3 | Principles of Sociology |
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Distribution Area 6: Natural Science with Lab
Course |
Credits |
Title |
| ANTH 2500 | 4 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology |
| BIOS
1050 and BIOS 1100 BIOS 1120 |
3 1 3 |
Environmental
Biology Biology Laboratory Principles of Biology |
| and BIOS 1100 Chem 1100 |
1 3 |
Biology Laboratory General Chemistry I |
| and CHEM 1110 CHEM 1900 |
1 3 |
General Chemistry Laboratory Chemistry in Society I |
| and CHEM 1910 |
1 |
Chemistry in Society Laboratory |
| GEOG 1050 | 4 | Physical Geography |
| GEOS 1000 | 4 | Earth Studies |
| GEOS 1300 | 4 | Physical Geology |
| GEOS 2000 | 4 | Evolution of Life--A Geological Perspective |
| GEOS 2500 | 4 | Planetary Geology |
| IMAG 1500 | 4 | Introduction to Imaging |
| OT
2000 and OT 2010 |
3 1 |
Human
Functional Anatomy Human Functional Anatomy Lab |
| PHYS 1000 | 4 | How Things Work |
| PHYS 1040 | 3 | Introduction to the Sky and Solar System |
| and PHYS 1030 PHYS 1060 |
1 3 |
Sky and Solar System Laboratory Introduction to Stars and Galaxies |
| and PHYS 1050 PHYS 1070 |
1 4 |
Stars and Galaxies Laboratory Elementary Physics |
| and PHYS 1080 PHYS 1130 |
1 4 |
Elementary Physics Lab General Physics I |
| and PHYS 1140 PHYS 2050 |
1 4 |
General Physics I laboratory Mechanics and Heat |
| and PHYS 2060 |
1 |
Mechanics and Heat Laboratory |
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Distribution Area 7: Natural Science and Technology: Applications and Implications
Course |
Credits |
Title |
| ANTH 1500 | 3 | Race, Biology and Culture |
| AVS 2800 | 3 | Transportation Technology: Policy, Perils & Promise |
| CHEG 2610 | 3 | Environmental Engineering |
| COM 2400 | 3 | Introduction to Media and Telecommunications |
| CS 1000 | 3 | Fluency with Information Technology |
| CS 1010 | 3 | What is Computer Science? |
| CS 1011 | 1 | What is Computer Science? (Lab) 1 |
| ENGR 3700 | 3 | Engineering Global Practices inWestern Countries |
| ENVS 3000 | 4 | Environment, Technology and Values |
| GEOG 1000 | 4 | World Ecological Problems and Man |
| GEOG 2650 | 3 | Introduction to Geospatial Technologies |
| GEOG 3060 | 3 | Climate Change: Atmospheric Perspectives |
| GEOG 3500 | 3 | Conservation & Environmental Management |
| GEOS 1440 | 3 | Environmental Earth Science |
| GEOS 1500 | 3 | Earth Hazards and Disasters |
| GEOS 2200 | 3 | Climate Change: Geological Perspectives |
| GEOS 3120 | 3 | Geology of National Parks and Monuments |
| GEOS 3220 | 3 | Ocean Systems |
| HIST 3180 | 3 | American Environmental History |
| IME 1220 | 3 | Automobile in Society |
| IME 1500 | 3 | Introduction to Manufacturing |
| ME 2200 | 4 | Processes and Materials in Manufacturing |
| MSE 2510 | 3 | The Evolution of Materials |
| NUR 3330 | 3 | Informatics for Healthcare Professionals |
| PAPR 1600 | 3 | Introduction to Environmental Technology |
| PHIL 2550 | 3 | Science, Technology and Values |
| PHIL 3340 | 4 | Biomedical Ethics |
| PHIL 3500 | 4 | Foundations of the Modern World View |
| PHIL 3550 | 3 | Philosophy of Science |
| PHIL 3710 | 3 | History and Philosophy of Science I |
| PHIL 3720 | 3 | History and Philosophy of Science II |
| PHYS 1020 | 3 | Physics, Technology and Society |
| SPPA 2000 | 3 | Communication Disorders and Sciences |
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Distribution Area 8: Health and Well-being
Course |
Credits |
Title |
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3 | Drug Use: Personal and Social Impact |
| HOL 1000 | 3 | Choices in Living |
| HPER 1110 | 2 | Healthy Living |
| PEGN 1700 | 2 | Health and Wellness - Aerobics |
| PEGN 1710 | 2 | Health and Wellness - Water Aerobics |
| PEGN 1720 | 2 | Health and Wellness - Circuit Fitness |
| PEGN 1730 | 2 | Health and Wellness - Jogging |
| PEGN 1740 | 2 | Health and Wellness - Walking |
| PEGN 1760 | 2 | Health and Wellness - Racquet Sports |
| PEGN 1770 | 2 | Health and Wellness - Climbing Techniques |
| PEGN 1780 | 2 | Health and Wellness - Self-Defense |
| PEGN 1790 | 2 | Health and Wellness - Figure Skating |
| PEGN 1800 | 2 | Health and Wellness - Beginning Swimming |
| PEGN 1810 | 2 | Health and Wellness - Intermediate Swimming |
| PEGN 1820 | 2 | Health and Wellness - Swim Conditioning |