How can I complete UNDs required Essential Studies (general education) courses?
To graduate with a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Dakota, you are required to complete 39 credits of Essential Studies (general education) courses. These courses are designed to: • challenge you to think critically and creatively • reason using numbers and charts • communicate effectively both orally and in writing • find and evaluate information from various kinds of sources • increase your understanding of the role of diversity in a complex world To complete the Essential Studies requirements, you have 2 main options: • Take semester-based OR open-enrollment, independent study courses from UND. • Take general education courses from a regionally accredited institution of higher education at a location near you. Prior to taking general education course from another institution, you should check with UND Online & Distance Education to make sure the credits will transfer and apply to your degree program.
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