Illinois State University

Normal, IL

Illinois State says, "General Education provides students with a broad, common foundation of study upon which to build an undergraduate education. The program develops students' capacity to communicate their ability to critically think and solve problems, to comprehend and contribute to diverse and global perspectives, to be a steward of life-long learning, and to advance public opportunity." [Source]

General Education Requirements

  • 1. Composition

    YES

  • 2. Literature

    NO

  • 3. Foreign Language

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for Foreign Language because language study is only an option in the "Language in the Humanities" requirement.

  • 4. U.S. Government or History

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for U.S. Government or History because the "United States Traditions" requirement may be satisfied by courses narrow in scope.

  • 5. Economics

    NO

  • 6. Mathematics

    YES

  • 7. Science

    YES

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