Level 2: Exploration and Discovery
For the Level 2: Exploration and Discovery requirements of the essential studies curriculum, Western Michigan University students will select one (1) course from each of the following six categories:
- Personal Wellness
- Science and Technology
- Scientific Literacy with a Lab
- World Language and Culture
- Artistic Theory and Practice
- Societies and Cultures
Important Note
The courses and descriptions listed below are for summer II and fall 2024 semesters. For a complete list of WMU Essential Studies courses, access the PDF. Enrolled students can also access descriptions by logging into GoWMU and accessing DegreeWorks.
Summer II 2024
Fall 2024
DI Courses designated as DI fulfill the Diversity and Inclusion requirement.
PS Courses designated as PS fulfill the Planetary Sustainability requirement.