University of Illinois - Chicago

Chicago, IL

The University of Illinois Chicago says, "The tradition of the liberal arts emphasizes holistic intellectual development rather than vocational and professional training. An understanding of human cultures, the natural universe, and social sciences provides the foundation for comprehending the complex and evolving world in which we live." [Source]

General Education Requirements

  • 1. Composition

    YES

  • 2. Literature

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for Literature because the "Understanding the Creative Arts" requirement may be fulfilled with non-literature courses.

  • 3. Foreign Language

    YES

  • 4. U.S. Government or History

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for U.S. Government or History because both the "Understanding U.S. Society" and the "Understanding the Past" requirements may be satisfied by courses that are not history surveys.

  • 5. Economics

    NO

  • 6. Mathematics

    YES

  • 7. Science

    YES

B

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