Summary of College Requirements
There are some differences among colleges and departments as to how CLE courses are to be used. In this section we identify particular CLE requirements that are unique to a college and/or vary within a college. Use the information to plan your program of CLE courses. It is very important to consult with your advisor because your major department may also require certain CLE courses.
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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
In addition to the CLE requirements, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences requires 12 additional semester credits in Area 4, Scientific Reasoning and Discovery. The CLE requirement in Area 3 should be fulfilled by Agricultural Economics or Economics courses, except for Biochemistry majors who may choose from the Area 3 listings.
College of Architecture and Urban Studies
Students in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies should check with their advisors about CLE requirements in their division of the college.
Pamplin College of Business
Specified CLE courses for all Pamplin College of Business majors:
Area 3: Society and Human Behavior
- ECON 2005-2006: Principles of Economics
- PSYC 2004 or SOC 1004
- Two additional social science courses. Students are advised to choose one of these in common with Area 7 courses in the Social Sciences.
Area 5: Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning
- MATH 1525-1526: Elementary Calculus and Matrices
There are no college or department designations in the other
areas.
College of Engineering
In order to meet specific accreditation requirements for calculus and natural sciences, the college has specified required sequences in Areas 4 and 5. Some departments may specify additional CLE courses on their checksheets.
Area 2: Ideas, Cultural Traditions, and Values; and Area 3: Society and Human Behavior
Students who enrolled at Virginia Tech prior to First Summer session 1998 are subject to depth and breadth requirements when selecting courses within Area 2 and Area 3. These students are instructed to see their academic advisor to ensure completion of these graduation requirements.
Area 4: Scientific Reasoning and Discovery
All engineering students (except Mining) must complete PHYS 2305-2306. Mining Engineering students are encouraged to speak with their academic advisor regarding satisfaction of Area 4 requirements.
Area 5: Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning
All engineering students must complete MATH 1205, 1206. The college also specifies other courses in this area of study.
College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
Most Liberal Arts and Human Sciences students must complete an approved sequence of courses for “depth studies” in Area 4: Scientific Reasoning and Discovery (8 hours) and Area 5: Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (6 hours).
In order to meet the foreign language requirement through work taken in high school, students in the majors of Classical Studies, Communication, English, French, German, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, International Studies, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Spanish and Theatre Arts must have passed the third year (Level 3) of one foreign language. Students in the majors of Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management, Education, and Human Development must have completed two years of the same language in high school.
Most Liberal Arts and Human Sciences students are required to take one 3-credit hour class in Area 6. Keep in mind that a course may not be counted in both Area 2 and Area 6 for an individual student.
For detailed information about the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences CLE requirements consult your advisor, your department’s undergraduate office or the Associate Dean’s office in 238 Wallace Hall.
College of Natural Resources
Students in the College of Natural Resources should refer to the degree-specific check sheets for CLE requirements. CLE requirements vary by option and specific CLE courses often are required for each of the 7 CLE Areas of Study.
College of Science
Most Science students must complete an approved sequence of courses in Area 4: Scientific Reasoning and Discovery (8 hours) and Area 5: Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (6 hours).
In order to meet the foreign language requirement through work taken in high school, Science students must have passed the third year (Level 3) of one foreign language (the University requirement is Level 2).
Science students are required to take one 3-credit hours class in Area 6. Keep in mind that a course may not be counted in both Area 2 and Area 6 for an individual student.
For detailed information about the College of Science CLE requirements, consult the Guide Sheet, available through your advisor or at the Science Administration Building.