All students at Salisbury University complete a comprehensive general education curriculum. The faculty of the University believe that General Education is an essential element in the University experience. If you're unsure about a major, the general education program will both prepare you for your major and help you choose a major by exposing you to a variety of disciplines.

All students must declare a major when they have completed 45 credits (approximately three semesters). If you're unsure about a major, your courses during your first several semesters will consist of selections from the general education program:

Group I - 15 credit hours/five courses

A. Complete the following courses:

           ENGL 101    Principles of Composition   3
           ENGL 102    Principles of Literature        3
           (grades of C or better are required in both ENGL 101 and 102)
           LITERATURE                                        3
           (in either the English or Modern Languages department)

B. Select six credit hours from at least two of the following departments:

Art, Communication Arts, Dance, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy

Group II - 15 credit hours/five courses

A. Complete the following courses:

HIST 101 World Civilization I 3
HIST 102 World Civilization II 3

B. Select nine credit hours from three of the following departments:

Anthropology, Economics, History, Human Geography (excluding Physical Geography), Political Science, Psychology, Sociology

Group III - 12 credit hours/four courses

A. Select courses with laboratories from at least two of the following four areas
(totaling at least six credit hours):

Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Physical Geography, Physics

B. Select one additional course (need not include a lab) from Group III A or Computer Science or Mathematics
(totaling at least three credit hours):

Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Physical Geography, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics

C. Select one math course for a total of three credit hours.*

Group IV - three credit hours/one course

PHEC 106 Personalized Health/Fitness 3

Your academic advisor will assist you with your course selection as you move toward declaring a major. Remember that while you are completing your general education requirements, all of your general education credits count toward graduation, but may not apply to your final major--some majors have very specific general education requirements. Enjoy the chance to explore a variety of academic areas! Questions regarding course requirements for undeclared students can be directed to Kimberly Clark-Shaw, Advising Services Coordinator, Caruthers Hall 125-C, 410-543-6290.