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General Education Foundations

The Foundations component of the General Education Curriculum builds competency in writing, mathematics, and second language skills that can be further developed in General Education courses, and in the major and minor.

Requirements:

  • Foundations Writing. Additional writing requirements include the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) and Writing Emphasis Courses.
  • Mathematics
  • Second Language

Foundation course requirements vary depending upon which academic program you select. To see the requirements and courses specific to your major and degree program, consult the general Academic Advisement Reports (link is external) or your personal Advisement Report in UAccess Student (link is external).  Please direct questions to your academic advisor (link is external). 

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