Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI
Calvin College says, "We are called to obey God as whole persons in every area of life ... education should explicitly connect the way we think with the way we live." Courses in the general education program "are designed to introduce you to a variety of disciplines--from math to history--and to give you a wider understanding of the world we live in." [Source]
- Website:http://www.calvin.edu/
- Graduation Rate:77%
- Tuition & Fees:$24,870 annually
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
NONo credit given for Mathematics because the "Mathematics" requirement may be satisfied by courses with little college-level math content.
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7. Science
YES -
Additional Information
In addition to the subjects noted here, Calvin College's Core Curriculum should be commended for its requirements in philosophy, theology, Western history, and the fine arts.
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General Education Assessment
Calvin 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.