Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
Penn State says that its general education "augments and rounds out the specialized training students receive in their majors and aims to cultivate a knowledgeable, informed, literate human being." [Source]
- Website:http://www.psu.edu/
- Graduation Rate:85%
- Tuition & Fees (In State):$15,250 annually
- Tuition & Fees (Out of State):$27,114 annually
General Education Requirements
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1. Composition
YESAlthough the PSU Bulletin does not describe a composition requirement among its general education requirements, PSU receives credit because advisors are notified to direct students to a required composition course, English 15 or English 30.
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2. Literature
NO -
3. Foreign Language
YES -
4. U.S. Government or History
NONo credit given for U.S. Government or History because the United States Cultures requirement may be fulfilled with courses narrow in scope.
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5. Economics
NO -
6. Mathematics
YES -
7. Science
NONo credit given for Natural or Physical Science because the Natural Sciences requirement may be fulfilled with narrow courses or courses with little science content.
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Additional Information
As of 2005, all BA students are required to take the intermediate level of a Foreign Language.
