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General Education Requirements
Liberally educated humanists like Erasmus created intellectual,
social, religious, and political revolutions in Europe during
and after the Renaissance.
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Erasmus of Rotterdam
(1497-1543)
by Hans Holbein
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The General Education program at UVa-Wise is designed to instill
in students the skills and habits appropriate to free people
in a democratic society.
Grounded in the traditions of the first universities, the General
Education program encourages critical thinking and lifelong learning,
and provides a firm foundation for the majors. General Education
requirements can be fulfilled at UVa-Wise or through completion
of the appropriate community college transfer module or two-year
degree.
All students pursuing a baccalaureate degree will complete 52
semester hours of general education, a broad distribution of
courses selected according to a College-wide formula. Many
of the courses which meet the general education requirements
are prerequisites for advanced study in the various majors. Students
are encouraged to consult the requirements of their prospective
majors and select their general education courses carefully.
The general education formula is as follows:
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Course Subject
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Semester Hours
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English Composition
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6
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Literature
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3
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Mathematics
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6
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Physical Education
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1
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SEMR 101 / 102
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2
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Foreign Language
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6
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Western Heritage
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6
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Natural Science
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8
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Arts
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3
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Humanities
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3
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Social Sciences
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9
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Cultural Activities
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**
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Total Semester Hours |
53 |
** Student must attend 4 cultural activities freshman year and
4 cultural activities junior year |
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Requirements
