Stanford University
Stanford, CA
Stanford University says, "Whereas the concentration of courses in the major is expected to provide depth, the General Education Requirements have the complementary purpose of providing breadth to a student's undergraduate program. The requirements are also intended to introduce students to the major social, historical, cultural, and intellectual forces that shape the contemporary world." [Source]
- Website:http://www.stanford.edu/
- Graduation Rate:96%
- Tuition & Fees:$41,564 annually
General Education Requirements
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1. Composition
YES -
2. Literature
NO -
3. Foreign Language
NONo credit given for Foreign Language because students may fulfill the requirement with elementary-level study.
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4. U.S. Government or History
NONo credit given for U.S. Government or History because the "American Cultures" section of the "Education for Citizenship" requirement may be satisfied by courses that are not history surveys.
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5. Economics
NO -
6. Mathematics
YES -
7. Science
YES -
Additional Information
Notably, Stanford's optional "Structured Liberal Education" program offers freshman an integrated curriculum combining literature, philosophy, and the arts.
