University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL

University of West Florida says, "From a curriculum that emphasizes values and ethics, students develop assessable skills in critical thinking, communication, and project management that provide essential tools for dealing effectively with life in a world of accelerating change and growing diversity." [Source]

General Education Requirements

  • 1. Composition

    YES

  • 2. Literature

    YES

  • 3. Foreign Language

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for Foreign Language because students may fulfill the requirement with elementary-level study.

  • 4. U.S. Government or History

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for U.S. Government or History because a survey course in American government or history is an option, but not required, to fulfill the "Social Sciences: Historical Perspectives" requirement.

  • 5. Economics

    NO

  • 6. Mathematics

    YES

  • 7. Science

    YES

B

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