Practical Reasoning Requirement--Two Courses
The Practical Reasoning Requirement is met through the satisfactory completion of two courses, at least one of which must be firmly grounded in mathematics or statistics. Courses meeting this requirement are intended to help students discern connections, consider alternatives, and think about topics and issues from multiple perspectives.
Designations for Practical Reasoning Courses
An approved Practical Reasoning course that is "firmly grounded in mathematics or statistics" is called "Practical Reasoning with Quantitative Emphasis" and is given the designation "PRQ." Other approved Practical Reasoning courses are given the designation "PR."
The Committee on General Education (COGE) has approved the courses listed below to meet the Practical Reasoning Requirement. COGE continues to review departmental proposals for additional courses to meet this requirement in the General Education curriculum.
NOTE: Transfer credit for PSY 100 General Psychology does not meet the Practical Reasoning requirement but meets the Social Science Perspective.
Approved Courses (PR & PRQ)
Courses below have been designated by the Committee on General Education to meet the indicated requirement. Special topics courses are approved on a term-by-term basis and approvals are listed in the Schedule of Classes.