Purdue University - West Lafayette
West Lafayette, IN
The College of Liberal Arts at Purdue says that the "hallmarks of a liberal arts education include communication, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving abilities, which employers cite as the most important skills in new hires. Our curriculum helps students build these skills, along with an appreciation of diverse perspectives and knowledge of various methods of research." [Source] The College of Science aims "to provide the quality of education and scientific leadership necessary to achieve the highest level of excellence." [Source]
- Website:http://www.purdue.edu/
- Graduation Rate:69%
- Tuition & Fees (In State):$9,070 annually
- Tuition & Fees (Out of State):$26,622 annually
General Education Requirements
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1. Composition
NONo credit given for Composition because B.S. degree candidates may test out of the "Freshman Composition" section of the "Composition and Presentation" requirement with SAT or ACT scores.
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2. Literature
NONo credit given for Literature because it is an option, not a requirement, within the "United States Tradition" and "Western Heritage" requirements. Moreover, these requirements only apply to select degree programs.
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3. Foreign Language
NONo credit given for Foreign Language because B.S. degree candidates may choose between elementary-level study of a language or studying a foreign culture.
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4. U.S. Government or History
NONo credit given for U.S. Government or History because the "United States Tradition" requirement only applies to select degree programs.
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5. Economics
NO -
6. Mathematics
YES -
7. Science
YES -
General Education Assessment
Purdue University - West Lafayette 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.
