The George Washington University

Washington, DC

The George Washington University says, "The rich and diverse arts and sciences curriculum is designed to strengthen the student's ability to analyze the social, cultural, and physical environment and to communicate findings in an articulate fashion. These purposes are accomplished by means of the study of various disciplines within the humanities, the social sciences, and the mathematical and natural sciences." [Source]

General Education Requirements

  • 1. Composition

    YES

  • 2. Literature

    NO

  • 3. Foreign Language

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for Foreign Language because students may choose between studying a foreign language or a foreign culture; moreover, students may fulfill the requirement with elementary-level study.

  • 4. U.S. Government or History

    NO

  • 5. Economics

    NO

  • 6. Mathematics

    YES

  • 7. Science

    YES

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