Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

The university says, "A liberal arts education at Brandeis prepares students for effective citizenship and leadership. We are deeply concerned with the uses to which knowledge is put. How does classroom learning translate into concrete practice? How can a college education prepare each student to make a difference in the world? How can an education remain true to the liberal arts while also enabling students to explore possible careers?" [Source]

General Education Requirements

  • 1. Composition

    YES

  • 2. Literature

    NO

  • 3. Foreign Language

    YES

  • 4. U.S. Government or History

    NO

  • 5. Economics

    NO

  • 6. Mathematics

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for Mathematics because the Quantitative Reasoning requirement may be satisfied by courses in a range of disciplines. In addition, mathematics is only an option in the School Distribution requirement.

  • 7. Science

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for Natural or Physical Science because the Science section of the School Distribution requirement may be satisfied by math or computer science courses.

D

Grading is based on a detailed review of the latest online course catalogs.
View the rating criteria »

What's on This Website?

What Will They Learn?SM provides unique information on whether colleges make sure their students learn the things they need to know. You can find what they expect their graduates to study outside their majors, how much they are charging, how many of their students graduate, and what the colleges say about the education they offer. There are more than 700 institutions currently covered, and we'll be updating continuously.

What Will They Learn?SM is a project of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA). © ACTA 1995-2010. All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions