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The following is a list of the Core
outcomes and the goals they serve.
(Click on the link to
review the goals of each requirement.)
Overview of General Education at Marshall University
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Critical Thinking:
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Communications:
GOAL: All
students will be proficient in written
communication.
Requirement:
All students will complete a writing intensive
course of at least 3 hours.
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International Studies:
GOAL: All
students will have an awareness of out position
in World Affairs.
Requirements:
All students will complete at least 6 hours
of courses designed as International Studies.
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Multicultural Studies:
GOAL: All
students will have an awareness of our various
cultures.
Requirements:
All students will complete a 3 hour course
designated as Multicultural Studies.
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Appreciation for the Arts:
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Mathematics Literacy:
GOAL: Students
will be proficient in Mathematics.
Requirements:
Students will complete a 3 hour Mathematics
course which could be Math 121 or higher.
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Science Literacy:
GOAL: All
students will develop an awareness of science in
everyday life.
Requirements:
All students will complete a 4 hour course
designed as Integrated Science. This Integrated
Science course cannot be completed until the
student has completed the mathematics
requirement.
Exceptions: Students in the college
of Science who currently complete a natural
science courses in at least two fields; Students
in the College of Health Professions who
complete natural science courses in at least two
fields.
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Computer Competency and Information Literacy:
GOAL: Students
will become proficient in the use of computers
and information gathering and retrieval.
Requirements:
All Students will complete English Composition 1
and a computer competency course designated by
their major field of study.
- Capstone
Experience:
GOAL: All
students will be able to integrate their studies
at Marshall in a capstone course in their
major.
Requirements: All students will
complete a Capstone course in their major field
of study.
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