Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
Appalachian State says its general education program "is anchored in the ideals and practices of liberal education and aims to prepare students to fulfill the responsibilities and meet the challenges presented by a changing world." [Source]
- Website:http://www.appstate.edu/
- Graduation Rate:66%
- Tuition & Fees (In State):$5,251 annually
- Tuition & Fees (Out of State):$16,563 annually
General Education Requirements
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1. Composition
NONo credit given for Composition because the "First Year Writing" requirement may be satisfied by "Investigations: Local" courses in the "Watauga Global Community" program that do not focus primarily on composition and writing instruction.
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2. Literature
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3. Foreign Language
NONo credit given for Foreign Language because the requirement only applies to select degree programs.
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4. U.S. Government or History
NONo 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 "Historical Studies" requirement.
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5. Economics
NO -
6. Mathematics
NONo credit given for Mathematics because the "Quantitative Literacy" requirement may be satisfied by courses with little college-level math content.
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7. Science
YES -
General Education Assessment
Appalachian State University 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.