Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

The College of Arts and Science at Vanderbilt says its general education program "has been designed to allow maximum choice in course selection (based on student interests and achievement levels). At the same time, the distribution requirements of [the program] ensure that students will explore intellectually and academically the breadth of possibilities represented by the liberal arts." [Source]

General Education Requirements

  • 1. Composition

    YES

  • 2. Literature

    NO

  • 3. Foreign Language

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for Foreign Language because students are only expected to demonstrate proficiency at the second semester level.

  • 4. U.S. Government or History

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for U.S. Government or History because the History and Culture of the United States requirement may be satisfied by courses narrow in scope.

  • 5. Economics

    NO

  • 6. Mathematics

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for Mathematics because students may use science classes for the Mathematics and Natural Sciences requirement.

  • 7. Science

    YES

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