Requirements
First-year students who begin Temple University in or at any time after Fall 2008 must complete the GenEd curriculum, consisting of 11 courses in 9 different areas.
- Requirements for students enrolling prior to Fall 2008
- Orientation Booklet 2012-2013
Course Sequencing – Foundation First
Students are advised to take the three-semester sequence formed by Analytical Reading & Writing and Mosaic I & II as soon as possible after entering Temple in order and in successive semesters.
Students are advised to take the Gen Ed Quantitative Literacy course as soon as possible after entering Temple and before enrolling in Science & Technology courses.
| FOUNDATION COURSES | |
|---|---|
| Analytical Reading & Writing | 1 course, 4 credits |
| Mosaic Humanities Seminar I & II | 2 courses, 3 credits each |
| Quantitative Literacy | 1 course, 4 credits |
| BREADTH COURSES | |
| Arts | 1 course, 3 or 4 credits |
| Human Behavior | 1 course, 3 credits |
| Race & Diversity | 1 course, 3 credits |
| Science & Technology | 2 courses, 3 credits each |
| U.S. Society | 1 course, 3 credits |
| World Society | 1 course, 3 credits |
Waivers
In some circumstances–when they enter with qualifying AP scores or transfer credit, or due to their choice of a major or program–students will not be required to take certain GenEd courses.
Successful completion of an approved study abroad program provides a waiver from the World Society area of GenEd.
For more information about waivers, SEE YOUR ADVISOR.
Minimum Grade
To successfully complete GenEd, students must earn a C- or better in each GenEd course.
Locating Courses
GenEd courses are identified with the numbers “08XX.” GenEd Honors courses are listed as “09XX.”
A single GenEd course can sometimes be taught by faculty from different departments, and will be offered in sections from different departments. For example, Dissent in America, from the U.S. Society area, can be taught by a faculty member from History or a faculty member from English. The number of the course–in this case 0825–remains the same.
Limits on Credit for Courses from the Same Department
Student may use no more than two courses from a single department to satisfy GenEd requirements. Foundation courses are excluded.
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