New York University

New York, NY

The university says its general education program "provides a core academic experience for undergraduates at NYU. Through a challenging array of foundational courses the program heightens cultural awareness, hones critical reading skills, promotes creative and logical thinking, and gives students extensive practice writing and speaking English and proficiency in at least one other language." [Source]

General Education Requirements

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  • 1. Composition

    YES
  • 2. Literature

    YES
  • 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 students with high enough SAT/ACT test scores may take a test to receive an exemption from the Quantitative Reasoning requirement.

  • 7. Science

    YES
  • Additional Information

    NYU should also be praised for its alternative two-year liberal studies program.

B

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