Macalester College
St. Paul, MN
Macalester 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]
- Website:http://www.macalester.edu/
- Graduation Rate:88%
- Tuition & Fees:$40,046 annually
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
PARTIALOne-half credit given for both Mathematics and Natural or Physical Science because math and science are folded into the "Natural Science and Mathematics" requirement, thus students may choose either one or the other.
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7. Science
PARTIALOne-half credit given for both Mathematics and Natural or Physical Science because math and science are folded into the "Natural Science and Mathematics" requirement, thus students may choose either one or the other.
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General Education Assessment
Macalester College 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.