Macalester College

St. Paul, MN

The college says, "We expect students to develop a broad understanding of the liberal arts while they are at Macalester. Students should follow a primary course of study in order to acquire an understanding of disciplinary theory and methodology; they should be able to apply their understanding of theories to address problems in the larger community. Students should develop the ability to use information and communication resources effectively, be adept at critical, analytical and logical thinking, and express themselves well in both oral and written forms." [Source]

General Education Requirements

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  • 1. Composition

    YES
  • 2. Literature

    NO
  • 3. Foreign Language

    YES
  • 4. U.S. Government or History

    NO
  • 5. Economics

    NO
  • 6. Mathematics

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for Mathematics because the Quantitative Thinking requirement may be satisfied by science or other non-mathematics courses. In addition, math and science are folded into the Natural Science and Mathematics requirement, so students may avoid one or the other.

  • 7. Science

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for Natural or Physical Science because math and science are folded into the Natural Science and Mathematics requirement, so students may avoid one or the other.

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