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

- Critical Thinking:

- Communications: 

GOAL: All students will be proficient in written communication.
Requirement: All students will complete a writing intensive course of at least 3 hours.

- 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.

- 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.

- Appreciation for the Arts:

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.