University of Vermont

Burlington, VT

The University of Vermont says, "The College of Arts and Sciences at UVM provides students with a sound liberal education through close interaction with nationally and internationally noted scholars. It combines the advantages of a small liberal arts college and the resources of a major research institution. The College's faculty helps students acquire knowledge and scholarly discipline that enables them to think critically about issues they will confront in their professional and personal lives." [Source]

General Education Requirements

  • 1. Composition

    NO
  • 2. Literature

    NO

    See Note

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

  • 3. Foreign Language

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for Foreign Language because students may fulfill the requirement with elementary-level study.

  • 4. U.S. Government or History

    NO
  • 5. Economics

    NO
  • 6. Mathematics

    YES
  • 7. Science

    YES
  • General Education Assessment

    University of Vermont uses one or more of the following instruments to assess undergraduate progress in core collegiate skills: the Council on Aid to Education Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA), the Educational Testing Service Proficiency Profile, or the ACT Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP). For more information, visit www.voluntarysystem.org.

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