University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND

"By the time students complete their general education courses," the university says, "they should be able to: communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; think critically and creatively; make informed choices; understand how conclusions are reached in the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the arts and humanities; acquire knowledge over a broad spectrum of subject areas; [and] develop some familiarity with cultures other than their own." [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
  • 5. Economics

    NO
  • 6. Mathematics

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for Mathematics because both the "Quantitative Reasoning" and "Math/Science/Technology" requirements may be satisfied by science courses.

  • 7. Science

    YES
  • General Education Assessment

    University of North 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.

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