General Education

“General Education is at the heart of the undergraduate academic experience at Longwood University, preparing students for a lifetime of opportunities and challenges both personal and professional.”

“The General Education program at Longwood consists of 14 goals that provide students the opportunity to explore a broad range of academic disciplines. In pursuing and accomplishing these goals, students will develop the range of skills necessary to engaging in active citizenship, achieving professional success, and leading an examined life.”

Goal 1: LSEM 101-48: Longwood Freshman Seminar

Goal 2: ENGL 150-26: Writing and Research

Goal 3: ENGL 203-50: American Literature (Honors)

Goal 4: MUSC 222-03: History of Rock

Goal 5: MATH 171-04: Statistical Decision Making

Goal 6: BIOL 101-06: Introduction to Biology

Goal 7: HIST 110-05: Modern Western Civilization

Goal 8: Contemporary Society*

Goal 9: PSYC 312: Psychology of Warfare and Terrorism (Study Abroad)

Goal 10: Foreign Language Competency*

Goal 11: PHED 101-H01: Fitness Concepts Through Exercise

Goal 12: PHIL 308-50:Introduction to Ethics (Honors)

Goal 13: Written Discourse*

Goal 14: Internship*