University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

The University of Chicago says, "Our undergraduate program is known for its emphasis on critical thinking and broad interdisciplinary exposure to the full range of intellectual discovery. Our College classrooms have a reputation for being hotbeds of exhilarating discourse." [Source]

General Education Requirements

  • 1. Composition

    YES

  • 2. Literature

    YES

  • 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

    See Note

    No credit given for U.S. Government or History because a survey course in American government or history is an option, but not required, to fulfill the "Civilization Studies" requirement.

  • 5. Economics

    NO

  • 6. Mathematics

    YES

  • 7. Science

    YES

  • Additional Information

    Notably, Chicago offers excellent Humanities and Civilization Studies sequences, which introduce students to a wide range of classic and modern texts.

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