General Education Requirements

University general-education requirements for all MU degrees:

• College Algebra
  (Math 1100 or 1120) or transferable equivalent ¹ (3 credits)

  Students may satisfy this requirement by completing an appropriate math course (Math 1100, Math 1120, or 1160)¹, completing a Calculus course (Math 1320, 1400, 1500, 1700, or 2300) ¹ that provides back-credit for Math 1100 (or 1160), or passing the proctored Math Placement Exam with a sufficient score, thereby demonstrating proficiency in college algebra. Information regarding the Math Placement test may be found at http://mathplacement.missouri.edu. http://www.missouri.edu/~testing/place.html

• English Exposition and Argumentation
  English 1000 or 1000H or transferable equivalent ¹ (3 credits)

  This course in expository prose, which stresses writing as a process involving critical reading and thinking skills, should be taken during your freshman year.

• Writing Intensive course ¹ ² ³ (3 credits)

An additional 3 credits of WI-designated coursework both numbered 3000 or above and within your major field of study must be taken to satisfy the University's Writing Intensive requirement.

• American History or Government ² (3 credits)

  The following History and Political Science courses will meet the MO State Law:

  History courses

• 1100: Survey of American History to 1865
  
• 1200: Survey of American History since 1865
  
• 1400: American History (no longer offered but still accepted for AP credit)
  
• 2210: Twentieth Century America
  
• 2440: History of Missouri
  
• 4000: Age of Jefferson
  
• 4220: U.S. Society Between the Wars 1918 - 1945
  
• 4230: Our Times: United States since 1945
  

  Political Science courses

• 1100: American Government
  
• 1700: Introduction to Political Science (not offered, kept on the books and in the audit)
  
• 2100: State Government
  
• Math Reasoning Proficiency course ¹ ²
  MRP courses must state that college algebra is a prerequisite.
  
• Distribution of Content
  (27 credits) providing a breadth and depth of knowledge in three broad areas of study. The coursework must include at least one course numbered 2000 or higher in two of the areas of distribution.
  

  Distribution of Content List 1000/2000-Level(3/06) Last update (12/2009)

Distribution of Content List 3000/4000-Level (8/22/08)

• Guidelines for Additions to Distribution of Content Lists (10-06)

Divisional Requirements

Many departments, degrees and majors have more specific requirements for foundation course work in addition to the University general education requirement. However, the reverse is not true. Departments or academic units may not have fewer general-education requirements than described by the University general education requirements.

Careful planning will allow students to meet University general education requirements and prepare for many of the more specific foundation courses required by their field of study.

¹ Must be completed with a grade of C- or better. Math 1120 is now discontinued.
² Designated courses may also be used toward the distribution requirement.
³ Course must be taken at MU unless requirement is waived via completion of an AA  degree from a regionally accredited Missouri institution.