BG Perspective Curriculum: 
21st century liberal studies

The BGSU general education program, BG Perspective: 21st Century Liberal Studies, was created with the intention to provide students with a coherent combination of courses in which active learning strategies are the norm and in which pedagogies are guided, in part, by regular, formal assessment of general education learning outcomes, thereby preparing students with a solid foundation for moving into their upper-level courses.

During the completion of general education requirements, students will hone their intellectual skills that include the ability to think critically and communicate effectively; the ability to understand different cultures, modes of thought, and multiple values; and the ability to investigate forces that shape scientific and technological complexities of contemporary culture.

About the BG Perspective (BGP)

The BGP curriculum only contains courses that are offered on a regular basis, and features sets of general education learning outcomes, which are measurable and closely aligned with Ohio Transfer 36 (formerly known as Ohio Transfer Module) Guidelines.

Through active learning experiences, the BGP curriculum will provide you with a solid foundation in vital intellectual skills for success in your major areas of study and, years later, in your chosen professions.

BGP Curriculum Requirements*

As an undergraduate student, to fulfill your general education requirements, you must take a minimum of 36 credit hours from the following BGP curriculum focus areas. You can learn more about this curriculumn by visiting the Academic Catalog, where you will find a full list of BGP courses and course learning objectives.

If you would like a pritable version of the course list, please email provost@bgsu.edu for a copy.

At least one (1) course in each: 

  • English Composition and Oral Communication
  • Quantitative Literacy

At least two (2) courses in each: 

  • Humanities and the Arts
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • Natural Sciences (at least one lab science required)

All of the following requirements: 

  • WRIT 1120 
  • One (1) course approved for cultural diversity in the U.S.
  • One (1) course approved for International Perspective 

* Please note: If you are a student who was admitted to BGSU prior to Fall 2015, you will need to fulfill the previous BGP curriculm requirements.

Faculty and Staff BGP Resources

To obtain approval for any of your courses to be included in the BGP curriculum, departments and programs are required to submit a detailed master syllabus, sample assignments and instructional materials, and a plan for assessing the general education learning outcomes in the course. These materials are reviewed by all the members of the general education committee, the Director of Academic Assessment, and the Provost during the approval process.

General education assessment data is collected each term. The results will be routinely shared with faculty and the larger BGSU community.

Faculty Assessment Submission | This is a friendly reminder that your BGP learning outcomes assessment data are due at the end of the term, every time the course is taught. For instructions on submitting BGP assessment data can be found on the submitting BGP assessment data web page. If you have questions or if you need assistance with your data submission process, please contact Dr. Jessica Turos, Associate Director of the Office of Academic Assessment at jmturos@bgsu.edu.

Contact

419-372-2915
provost@bgsu.edu

Updated: 04/07/2025 05:36PM