All students at ASGB must complete 130 credits in total in order to graduate, and may take up to 21 credits per semester. They must complete the GER as specified below in addition to the core and elective requirements for their major(s). Students may take more than one major.

All students must complete the GER from the selected courses below. This ensures that all students are provided with a broad education, covering courses from a variety of fields. Students participating in exchange programs, or transfer students, can complete different courses in these general categories (i.e. history, humanities, social sciences etc) and the credit may be recognized at ASGB for the GER should the level and scope of the course be satisfactory. Please click on the course for a course description.

Communications (9-15 Credits)

Advanced English I (3) *
Advanced English II (3) *
University Composition I (3)
University Composition II (3)
Public Speaking (3)
*: Students with English as a first language are exempt from the English requirement.

Foreign Languages (9 Credits)*

Basic Japanese I (3)
Basic Japanese II (3)
Spoken Japanese I (3)
Spoken Japanese II (3)
Basic Russian I (3)
Basic Russian II (3)
Spoken Russian I (3)
Spoken Russian II (3)
Basic Chinese I (3)
Basic Chinese II (3)
Spoken Chinese I (3)
Spoken Chinese II (3)
An Introduction to Korean (3)
Korean Speech Theory & Practice I (3)
Korean Speech Theory & Practice II (3)
*: Students must study a foreign language in which they are not already fluent and complete three courses in the same language. International students not fluent in Korean must study the Korean language courses. Foreign language courses are also recognized as fulfilling elective requirements for majors & minors where appropriate.

History (3 Credits)

The History of Korea (3)
Introduction to European History (3)

Humanities (6 Credits)

Christianity & Modern Society (2 - Compulsory)
Social Justice in a Global Society (3)
Introduction to the Visual Arts (3)
Introduction to Philosophy (3)

Personal Development (2 Credits)

Critical Analysis & Thought (2 - Compulsory)
Computer Applications (3)
East Asian Mythology (3)
Practical Photography (2)
Swimming (1)
Dance (1)

Mathematics (4 Credits)

University Algebra (4)
Introduction to Statistics (4)
Pre-Calculus (4)
Calculus (4)

Science (8 Credits)

General Biology (4)
Human Physiology (4)
General Chemistry (4)
Historical Geology (4)
Environmental Issues in East Asia & Russia (4)

Social Science (6 Credits)

Introduction to Sociology (3)
Introduction to Psychology (3)
Introduction to Politics (3)
The Cultural Geography of East Asia (3)
Contemporary Korean Society (3)