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School Size
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TrailGuide: Life After High School

Question #2 How do you find and choose the perfect college?

General Education Requirements

English
English writing or composition is required. A course in oral communication or public speaking is necessary at most colleges & universities.

Humanities
A variety of subjects that expose students to:
  • arts
  • literature
  • philosophy
  • theatre
  • music
  • art history
  • music & art appreciation

  • Social Sciences
    Referred to as the behavioral sciences, these courses include:
  • anthropology
  • history
  • political science
  • psychology
  • sociology
  • geography

  • Mathematics
    In the area of mathematics, college algebra fulfills the minimum requirement for most colleges and universities. Lower level or developmental math classes may be required before you can take college algebra.

    Science
    There is a wide variety of science courses from which to choose:
  • biology
  • chemistry
  • geology
  • physical science
  • physics