Students are required to take the specified number of 3- or 4-hour courses from each of the five academic areas listed below. Within each academic area, each course must be in a different discipline. At least two courses from different academic areas must be at the 200 level or above. All courses that count for GEP credit are indicated in the Undergraduate Catalog. Some courses may have prerequisites; also indicated in the Catalog.
A. Humanities
Two courses from history, philosophy, religion, women’s studies or humanities. Courses must be in two different areas of study.
B. Literature
One course selected from English or foreign language (in translation or upper-level literature courses in the language).
C. Fine Arts
Two history or appreciation courses from art, design, dance, film, music or theatre. (No studio or applied courses) Courses must be in two different areas of study.
D. Natural Sciences
Two courses from astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, or physics. At least one of these courses must include a laboratory. The two courses must be in two different subjects.
Social Science
Two courses from economics, politics, psychology, or sociology, anthropology or geography. Courses must be in two different areas of study.