Pennsylvania State University

University Park, PA

Penn State says, "inclusion of General Education in every degree program reflects Penn State's deep conviction that successful, satisfying lives require a wide range of skills and knowledge. These skills include the ability to reason logically and quantitatively and to communicate effectively; an understanding of the sciences that makes sense of the natural environment; a familiarity with the cultural movements that have shaped societies and their values; and an appreciation for the enduring arts that express, inspire, and continually change these values." [Source]

General Education Requirements

  • 1. Composition

    YES
  • 2. Literature

    NO
  • 3. Foreign Language

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for Foreign Language because the requirement only applies to select degree programs.

  • 4. U.S. Government or History

    NO

    See Note

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

  • 5. Economics

    NO
  • 6. Mathematics

    YES
  • 7. Science

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for Natural or Physical Science because the "Natural Sciences" requirement may be satisfied by courses with little science content.

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