University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
The University of South Dakota says it has "purposefully designed a contemporary liberal arts education that includes a solid foundation of knowledge, exposure to many different academic disciplines, immersion in interdisciplinary and diverse ways of thinking, and understanding of service and citizenship." [Source]
- Website:http://www.usd.edu/
- Graduation Rate:50%
- Tuition & Fees (In State):$6,762 annually
- Tuition & Fees (Out of State):$8,259 annually
General Education Requirements
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1. Composition
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2. Literature
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3. Foreign Language
NONo credit given for Foreign Language because B.S. degree candidates may choose between foreign language or general humanities courses.
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4. U.S. Government or History
NONo credit given for U.S. Government or History because a course in American government or history is an option, but not required, to fulfill the "Community and Social Interaction" requirement.
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5. Economics
NO -
6. Mathematics
YES -
7. Science
YES -
General Education Assessment
University of South Dakota 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.