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Regular students are required to complete twelve credit hours of Basic Skills, or to demonstrate proficiency in the skill areas.  Basic skills requirements are:

  • Argumentative Writing: RHET S101 (3 credits)
  • Research Writing: RHET S102 (3 credits)
Proficiency: by examination, or by passing HNRS 190 and HNRS 191 (Scholars only)
  • Basic Speech Communication: RHET S110 (3 credits)
Proficiency: by examination, or by passing HNRS 191 (Scholars only)
  • Quantitative Skills: MATH S105, S108, or S110 (3 credits)
Proficiency: by earning CLEP credit in College Algebra; by placement above MATH S105, S108, or S110 on the Math Placement Test; by passing MATH 111, 115, 170, or any 200- or 300-level math course.

updated April 6, 2004
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